Carol concert helps fundraise for school

The sounds of Christmas helped to bring some festive cheer to a Wolverhampton school.

Published Dec 21, 2019

Last updated Dec 23, 2019

The City of Wolverhampton Council Choir and Wolverhampton Music Service performed carols in the civic centre to raise money for Merridale Primary School after they suffered an arson attack

A carol concert was held at the offices of Wolverhampton Council as way to celebrate the season and raise funds for an arson-hit primary school at the same time.

"The 12 days of Christmas", "Oh Little Town Of Bethlehem" and "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" were just some of the carols performed by the Wolverhampton Council Choir and Wolverhampton Music Service on Wednesday, December 18.

Council staff and members of the public attending the concert made donations to Merridale Primary School, with £165 raised on the day.

Donations from those attending the concert helped raise £165 for Merridale school

The money raised will go towards the replacement of a wooden hut which was used for forest school activities for nursery and reception pupils.

The hut, which was due to be used as a Christmas grotto, was burnt to the ground and the school has launched a fundraising campaign to pay for a new building.

Choir member Bill Hague, Wolverhampton Council's Head of School Organisation, said: "It was great to be able to support Merridale Primary School in this way and to help everyone get into the Christmas spirit by performing a mix of traditional and contemporary carols.

"We were delighted to be joined by headteacher Simon Lane and are very grateful to staff and members of the public who donated to its fundraising appeal."