Bracknell

Bracknell Forest residents really got into the festive mood at the Mayor's Christmas Carol Concert held last Sunday (December 18) at the Kerith Centre in Bracknell.

It was the first time the Bracknell Mayor has held a Carol Concert and it was a full house, with almost 1,000 people attending. The Concert was also aimed at raising money for the Mayor's charity, Sebastian's Action Trust.

There were lots of carols sung, which had been chosen by the Mayor, as well as solo perfomances from the Kerith Centre Music Group. Children from Meadow Vale Primary School and Sandy Lane Primary School, Bracknell sang two carols each during the concert and joined together at the end making 83 childrens' voices singing 'Peace Child.' Many people in the audience felt tears coming to their eyes, including the Mayor.

The theme of the carol concert was 'don’t let the stress of Christmas take away the real message.'

Bracknell Cllr Mrs Ryder, said: "It was a wonderful evening and I would like to give my sincere thanks to the Kerith Centre for allowing and organising my carol concert. I would also like to thank everyone who attended, it was truly amazing to have so many people there. The £5,000 raised during the concert will go towards my charity and I thank everyone, including the Bracknell Family Church [at the Kerith Centre] for their contribution."

Bracknell Forest Borough Council ~ 22 December 2005