Free online concerts to raise funds for Sheffield charity

The popular Great Get Together Superjam, sponsored by Age UK Sheffield and Sheffield South West People Keeping Well Partnership, has now returned with a virtual concert on January 31.

And Music Makes Memories, which has garnered thousands of views during its recent online concert, is also back on February 7 - this time they will raise funds for Paces.

Paces, which is based in Sheffield, is a specialist centre, charity and school for children and adults with cerebral palsy and motor disorders.

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Paces' Community and Events Fundraiser, Ruth Wallbank said: “We are absolutely thrilled that Music Makes Memories have chosen to support Paces.

"Music is so important, particularly for children and adults with disabilities and has been a great source of support for many of our families.

"In particular, it has helped our superstar, Lennie, who has raised almost £19000 with his Lennie’s Tunes appeal."

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Last year, Paces launched an appeal to raise £3.5million to build the centre a new home within the city, after two decades at its current base in High Green.

She added that the online concert could help boost their fundraising appeal, called ‘New Home for Paces’.

Both concerts, which will run for one hour, will be held via Facebook Live and will feature local singers Stevie Moore and Patricia Lynn.

For more information, please contact organiser Kathy Markwick at 0772 9528844 or email [email protected]

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