Ellesmere school's concerts raise thousands for charity and pay tribute to former headmaster who died last year
Students at a Shropshire school have raised more than £1,700 for charity through a series of concerts and paid tribute to a former headmaster who died last year.
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Ellesmere College students have raised their voices and lifted the winter gloom through a series of recent performances including its Midwinter Concert that featured a moving tribute to former headmaster Brendan Wignall who died following a battle with cancer.
The concert in February saw the Porthywaen Silver Band - under the direction of Stephen Pritchard-Jones - perform alongside the college's choral society, and other choirs, musicians and singers.
The evening raised a total of £1,270 for Age UK North Shropshire Supporters Association and Anne Wignall.
Director of Music at Ellesmere College, Tony Coupe said: "This wonderful concert reached a climax with a joint performance of Sweet Caroline. There was also a moving tribute to Brendan Wignall, former headmaster of Ellesmere College, with the chapel choir singing The Lord Bless You and Keep You, by John Rutter.
"The evening raised £1,270 for Age UK North Shropshire Supporters Association and Anne Wignall, who has represented the charity for years."
Mr Coupe has overseen the school's involvement several recent concerts and performances.
