A NON-STOP music marathon has raised £2,000 for homeless peoples charity Maggs Day Centre.
Musicians from across the county gathered in Little Witley Village Hall and played in relays from lunchtime on Saturday, October 13 until the final disc was spinned 24 hours later.
More than 50 musicians took part from regular groups at Music for Adults @ Little Witley, with music ranging from string quartets to community singalongs. The event attracted more then 200 people,all of whom donated generously.
Organiser Joanne Jefferies, said: “It is good to get together and make music. It is a real bonus to raise funds for such a worthwhile cause. There are so many people to thank, it was a real community effort”
Mel Akers, Chair of Maggs said: “People raise money in all sorts of ways and this was a very special event requiring creativity and stamina. Maggs are really grateful to everyone that made it happen and donated so generously”
