Thu 1 Jan, 12:00am
Mind Charity Event – Music Through The Years
A special charity concert to raise money for the mental health charity Mind. Music Through The Years brings together the Wellington Silver Band, The Wyndham Singers and guest soloist Emily Vernon for an evening of wonderful music.
Wellington Silver Band percussionist Andy Payne, his wife Caroline Payne and their wider family have experienced incredibly difficult times with the recent heartache of losing their daughter Miss April Hooper. The charity Mind have supported the family with their ongoing grief and this special concert aims to raise funds to support the important work that Mind continues to undertake.
Join and enjoy Wellington Silver Band and their guest performers as they present Music Through The Years, a varied program of music genres and years to entertain you. An evening of music and song in aid of the charity Mind.
About the Performers
Wellington Silver Band
The origin of Wellington Silver Band can be found as far back as 1860 when it was called the Wellington Rifle Corps Band, and attached to the 8th Somerset Rifles. In 1887 the Wellington Town Band was formed with musicians from all around the area. A new set of instruments were purchased (for £70 including music stands). Their first open air concert was performed outside of the Squirrel Hotel. They have continued to entertain the citizens of Wellington and the surrounding area over the years that have followed and go from strength to strength.
The Wyndham Singers
The Wyndham Singers are 22 years old this year and are delighted to renew their concert partnership with Wellington Silver Band to raise much-needed funds for MIND. Their joyful sound covers a wide range of songs from love songs and ballads to sacred songs, and from shanty-style to musicals.
Emily Vernon
Emily Vernon is a music scholar at Taunton School where she attended since the age of 2. She is a keen musician, playing flute and trumpet in ensembles as well as singing. Emily has been part of the National Children’s Choir of Great Britain and has been fortunate enough to sing in spectacular venues such as Saint Marks Brasilica in Venice.
About Mind
Mind is a mental health charity in England and Wales that provides support, information, and advice to people experiencing mental health problems.
How do Mind make a difference?
- Changing minds across England and Wales by making mental health an everyday priority. By standing up to the injustices – in healthcare, in work, in law – which make life harder for those of us with mental health problems.
- Supporting minds – by offering help whenever you might need it through our information, advice and local services.
- Connecting minds. Bringing together an unstoppable network of individuals and communities – people who care about mental health to make a difference.
- Providing information and support. When you’re experiencing a mental health problem, supportive and reliable information can change your life.
- Empowering people to understand their mental health and the choices available to them
You can find out more about Mind, including information on how to receive support or support the charity, on their website.