Larne Choral Society provides funding boost for RNLI and invites new members ahead of milestone anniversary
Larne Choral Society’s fundraising efforts have hit the right note with the RNLI.
Member handed over a cheque for £500 to the Larne branch of the the charity which runs 10 lifeboat stations in Northern Ireland and has 11 lifeguarded beaches which it operates seasonally.
Larne RNLI crew members Rachel Maybin and Gary Hanna were on hand to accept the cheque for what they said was a "fantastic amount”.
They thanked the choir and its supporters for their generosity, stating: "Every donation plays a vital role in supporting the RNLI's mission to save lives at sea."
The cheque was presented during the choir's 149th AGM which this year was held in the Sandy Bay Pavilion, where the choir practise each Tuesday night (September to May).
Each year the members nominate a charity to support through their singing with a proportion of their concert/event ticket sales and donations going towards the good cause.
Last year it was Dementia NI who were the welcome recipients and this year their chosen charity was even closer to home, Larne RNLI.
The choir are currently on their summer break, however, they will re-start regular practices from 7.30 - 9.30pm on Tuesday, September 1, in Sandy Bay Pavilion, Tower Road, Larne.
Larne Choral Society recently welcomed a new musical director and conductor, Darren Day. And as they approach their 150th year, the choir are encouraging anyone who enjoys singing to come along to a practice or two to experience just how much fun being in a choir can be.