A tenor says it’s Christmas

YOUNGSTERS helped get into the Christmas spirit with a festive fund-raiser.

Renowned Oldham-born tenor Martin Toal joined pupils from St Joseph’s RC Primary for a carol concert at Oldham Parish Church.

The event was in aid of Dr Kershaw’s and singers from the Royton hospice — Kershaw’s Crooners — made their debut appearance.

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Martin, who has performed all over the world, also helped youngsters from St Joseph’s and Alt Primary to produce a special Christmas CD which was launched at last night’s show. Sales of the CD will raise vital funds for the hospice.

Lisa Pearson, appeals manager at the hospice, said: “It was absolutely fantastic. Over 300 people came and they were all made up with it.

“They were all clapping and cheering and The Kershaw’s Crooners were amazing!

“We raised £600 on the raffle and we know we’ve made £1,000 on the night and that’s before we’ve included ticket sales so we’d like to give everybody involved a massive thank-you.”