Enchanted Evening success boosts hospice funds

A POPULAR musical concert has once again hit the right notes to provide a symphony of support for local hospice care. 

It’s the 21st successive year that a group of local amateur operatic societies have put on a varied programme of live music featuring ‘Songs from the Shows’.

The ‘Enchanted Evening’ concert features top-class soloists singing a selection of the best-loved tunes from musical theatre.

Steve, Mike and Phil with the funds raised for Willow Wood Hospice

It was organised by Mike Styan, Phil Steels and Steve Pearson – whose car firm on Acres Lane in Stalybridge sponsored the event once again.

The evening at Dukinfield Methodist Church recently has raised £1,386.50 for Willow Wood Hospice.

The hospice, based in Ashton-under-Lyne, provides specialist and compassionate care to patients from across Tameside and Glossop with any life-limiting illness.

Samantha Kitch, Fundraising Manager at Willow Wood Hospice, said: “Mike and his musical friends have raised £21,000 for the hospice over the years through holding this wonderful and nostalgic occasion.

“We cannot thank them enough for their continued support, which really makes a difference to patients from our local community who need our care.”

The ‘Enchanted Evening’ team is already putting plans in place for next year’s concert – so stay ‘tuned’.

More information about events supporting the hospice can be found at https://willowwood.org.uk/events/