Virtual choir raises over £500 for Wigan Stars charity
The choir has released a special video to help raise money for the charity that has seen its funding impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
The singers of Local Vocals
Submitted by Laura Bennett
A virtual choir that brings together local talent has released a special video to help raise money for the Wigan Stars charity.
Wigan Stars offers young people and adults with learning disabilities and profound and multiple disability the opportunity to develop social skills through planned activities within its own community building in Wigan, Greater Manchester.
Local Vocals, a group made up of singers across the county released their recording of Best of My Love by The Emotions, to help raise a target of £500 to be donated to the charity.
Like many local charities over the past year, Wigan Stars has been badly affected by Covid-19 restrictions and unable to offer the services it would usually.
The choir has so far raised £540 which will be used to support the charity in delivering its support activities.
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Laura Bennett, founder of Local Vocals, said: "When we launched the new choir in January, I had very clear goals.
"Working with local musicians, supporting local charity and celebrating the local community we have here across Lancashire & Greater Manchester.
"We are delighted that we can support such a wonderful cause through the joy of singing together, especially during this difficult time."
To watch the video, donate to the fundraiser or to find out more information about the choir, click here.
