Three Ponteland men have
set-up a small charity, not in opposition to the established fund-raisers, but
specifically to support in a small way The Poor, and The Afflicted. Their mode
of operation will be to hold a concert and raffle twice per year, the proceeds
going to selected charities. Whilst preference will be given to local
charities, the Trustees will also consider deserving causes from a wider field,
and other methods.
Their Programme for 2013 will
be a Male Quartet – “Just4Men” – Leader & MC – David Conway and a Soprano –
Marjorie Archer on TUESDAY 4th.June, in support of the Great North
Air Ambulance, and the well-known Grainger Singers, originally Opera Singers
but now with a varied repertoire under their Conductor Michael Scott, on
SATURDAY 26th. October, in support of Children N.E. Both concerts
will be held in Ponteland Memorial Hall.
The Promoters, as signatories
of the Constitution on 16th. January, assume the positions of
Trustees:- Andy Anderson, Chair; Bruce
Grant, Secretary; Jim Robertson, Treasurer.
They have a representative
group, including two authors, a total of sixteen Members.
As a small charity they are
not required to register with the Charity Commission, but do use their
Guidelines and Small Constitution. They will apply for Tax and Recognition
purposes to HMRC. They are certain to do a worthwhile and fulfilling task,
quite apart from the enjoyment and relaxation they will provide for their
audiences. Depending on availability of the Artistes, the concerts have fallen
on a Tuesday and a Saturday, respectively. You are encouraged to mark the dates
in your diary now.