£3,000 boost for Kingsclere charities

Hundreds of performers took part in village extravaganza of entertainment

MORE than 500 performers took part in an extravaganza of entertainment in Kingsclere recently to raise charity funds.

That's Entertainment, an event scheduled every four years in the village, took place at St Mary's church on Saturday June 25 and was followed by an evening concert.

"The event brought together performers and visitors of all ages and attracted a wide variety of performers from local schools, music groups and creative arts individuals," said Amanda Hatcher, a member of the organising committee.

Young people from Kingsclere who entertained with music included Nicholas Jenkins, aged 16, who played a self-composed piece entitled ‘Clockwork Pirates' on the piano and nine-year-old James Liriano, who played the flute.

Other musical delights ranged from electric guitars and didgeridoos, to a jazz band and vocal pieces, together with a variety of dance genres and creative art.

"The array of talent was breathtaking, taking you on a journey with all your senses with refreshments laid on throughout the day," added Mrs Hatcher.

The event raised around £3,000, with donations still coming in, for three Kingsclere charities: Sail 4 Cancer, St Mary's Keystone Project and Living Paintings.