Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland raises £2,200 for Northern Ireland Hospice and Rural Support
Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland has proudly presented a total of £2,200 to two highly respected charities following its Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols held last December.
The special carol service took place in St Patrick’s Parish Church, Kilrea, and the choir extends sincere thanks to the church for hosting the event. The evening was warmly supported by local farmers, families, and members of the wider rural community, whose generosity helped make the event such a meaningful success.
Both Julie Martin from Northern Ireland Hospice and Pamela Caldwell from Rural Support attended a recent choir rehearsal to receive cheques of £1,100 each. Choir members were delighted to hear more about the vital work both charities carry out in supporting patients, families, and rural communities across Northern Ireland.
“We are incredibly grateful to everyone who attended the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols and gave so generously through the freewill offering,” said Barkley Thompson, Musical Director of Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland. “The wonderful community spirit shown that evening by farmers, families, and friends from across the rural community allowed us to support these two organisations and help them continue the important work they do.”
The evening concluded with fellowship, conversation and supper — a fitting end to a memorable night celebrating music, rural community, and charitable giving.
About Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland: Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland brings together members of the farming and rural community through music, fostering friendship and enriching rural life across the region.