One of the country’s three Chapel Royal choirs will perform a special festive concert to raise funds for a Warwickshire charity.
The Gentlemen from the Choir of Her Majesty’s Chapel Royal Hampton Court Palace, will be performing a Christmas Charity Concert in aid of Rufus’ Friends’ Fund.
Around 350 people are expected to attend the concert which will be taking place at St Mary’s Church in Warwick on Saturday, December 2. The concert is sponsored by The Deeley Group and has almost sold out.
Rufus’ Friends’ Fund, which was founded in 1989, provides day-activities, breaks and holidays for families, local to Warwickshire, which have a member with learning difficulties giving families respite and a chance to recharge, with grants averaging from £250 to £350 per application.
A drinks reception will open the event from 6pm to 7pm, before the choir’s performance from 7pm to 8:15pm.
The choir recently featured on Lucy Worsley’s BBC Four show; it consists of six Gentlemen, made up of two altos, two tenors and two basses.
Edward Button is one of the six Gentlemen who will be performing on the evening and is also a trustee of Rufus’ Friends’ Fund.
He said: “I was appointed to the Chapel Royal in April and I have been looking forward to this concert for a while now, especially as it is in aid of Rufus’ Friends’ Fund.
“I believe Rufus’ Friends’ Fund is a great cause, as they do fantastic work in helping to support families, who have a member with a learning disability and need a break from the pressure of their day-to-day lives.
“We will be singing a five-part programme and it will of course have a Christmas focus throughout.
“We have had a brilliant response in terms of ticket sales and we’re expecting the concert to be a complete sell out.”
Peter Deeley, managing director of Deeley Group, added: “This will be a very special event to begin the festive period and we’re delighted to be able to support it.
“As well as being treated to a performance from a wonderful choir, everyone on the night will be supporting a brilliant charity in Rufus’ Friends’ Fund, who do great work throughout the region to support families.
“St. Mary’s Church is a truly wonderful venue and perfect to host. We’re very much looking forward to the evening.”
Tickets for the concert on Saturday, December 2 are priced at £15.
A limited number of tickets are still available and can be purchased at www.charityconcert2017.eventbrite.co.uk or by calling 01926 257 965
