Bradford on Avon musical tribute to Mayor Katie Vigar raises hundreds for charity

Civic guests, residents and French twinning guests packed Holy Trinity Church for a concert in the city that raised hundreds for charity. Organized by Bradford on Avon Town Council, the event was an opportunity to showcase musical talent, welcome guests and celebrate the connection to our French town, Sully-sur-Loire.

More than £700 was raised for Alzheimer’s Support Wiltshire and Oxfam.

The concert also marked the end of Councilor Katie Vigar’s two mayoral terms.

She said: “One of the special things about Bradford on Avon is our community’s love of music and singing – it’s something I personally really appreciate about our city.

“We have such power in music and all the groups that took part gave truly inspiring performances.

“I think everyone found the concert a really uplifting experience and it’s also great to have raised so much for two charities that are doing valuable work, one locally and one internationally.”

The choirs – Wiltshire Wailers, Tow Path Singers and West Wiltshire Young Singers – were joined by St Laurence’s School’s Random Band and, celebrating the French sisterhood, the Société Musicale de Sully-sur-Loire band performed during the visit.

Sully’s band led the mayor and civic guests in a procession from the city council office to Holy Trinity Church. Civic guests included the Mayor of Bath and mayors from across Wiltshire.