PRESS RELEASE
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012
Local teen to perform at Abbey 60 years Jubilee Concert
Bath Abbey and music man, Grenville Jones, have joined forces for a special ‘60 years’ charity concert on Saturday 26 May, 7.30pm, to commemorate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. All proceeds will benefit some of the city’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged residents.
Featuring some of the most popular British tunes from the last six decades, the concert will give the audience a chance to take a trip down memory lane while showing their support for six local charities which help young people, the homeless and vulnerable, amongst others, in Bath. The concert will also bring together some of Bath’s most talented young musicians and popular choirs including the award-winning baritone Tom Corbishley, the 100-strong Bath Chorus and the Norland College Choir. The compere is the Mayor of Bath, Cllr Brian Chalker.
One performer in particular to look out for is Nurry Lee, a brilliant teenage concert pianist will get the once-in-a-lifetime chance to perform solo in the Abbey. 16-year-old Nurry lives in Oldfield Park, Bath, and completed her Grade 8 Piano as well as her Grade 8 Violin, both with a distinction, when she was only 11 years old.
Nurry is currently a student at Wells Cathedral School, working with Professor John Byrne, having been given a specialist place to study piano as first instrument and violin as second instrument. Nurry’s family moved to England from Korea and she started learning piano at the age of six being taught by her mother. Nurry’s father is a Methodist minister in Bath. She has performed across the country and has won a number of first place awards in major competitions. She is currently preparing for her second round audition on piano for the BBC Young Musician 2012.
Grenville Jones, who is producing the ’60 years: Diamond Jubilee Celebration’ concert currently leads a number of music projects in the city. Grenville said:
“Our concert on 26 May will feature the very best of modern British popular music from Lloyd Webber Lionel Bart, Elton John and the Beatles. We will highlight the choral masters of the past, Vaughan Williams, Parry and Stanford as well as the contemporary names of today, Bob Chilcott, John Rutter, Karl Jenkins and David Willcocks.
“I heard Nurry play the piano when I attended a recent church anniversary celebration. She is an amazing young talent and will delight the audience at the Abbey.”
Charles Curnock, Administrator of Bath Abbey said:
“We're thrilled to be hosting what promises to be a thoroughly entertaining and memorable evening in honour of the Queen’s Jubilee, and that the event will give something back to the local community at the same time. Supporting local communities remains a priority for us at the Abbey, which is why we’ll be donating the proceeds to six local charities: Genesis Trust, Clean Slate, Project 28, Bath MIND, Focus Counselling and Off the Record: Young Carers Service.”
Information about each of these charities will be available in the Abbey in the days leading up to the concert and on the day of the concert itself.
Tickets are now on sale from Bath Box Office priced £10 – call 01225 463362.
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NOTES FOR EDITORS
‘60 years: A Diamond Jubilee Celebration’ is a charity concert taking place at Bath Abbey on Saturday 26 May, 7.30pm (doors open at 7pm).
All profit from the concert will go towards six local charities: Genesis Trust, Clean Slate, Project 28, Bath MIND, Focus Counselling and Off the Record: Young Carers Service.”
Info about each of the charities:
Bath Mind is a local, independent charity affiliated to Mind, working towards a better life for people diagnosed, labelled and treated as mentally ill.
Paid staff work with volunteers to deliver services, including supported living for individuals with mental health needs. The advocate team empowers individuals to make their voices heard when problems arise, or decisions affecting their lives are made. Community outreach services, including an eco-gardening project and a social drop-in for individuals from minority ethnic backgrounds, provide opportunities for activity, combating the loneliness and isolation that so often accompany mental distress.
Community training promotes positive mental health and combats negative stigma.
www.bathmind.org.uk
Clean Slate Training & Employment in Bath is a not-for-profit enterprise creating opportunities for people facing barriers to employment. They help people with a history of homelessness, offending and mental ill-health and young people who have never been employed as well as other long-term unemployed people. Job seekers focus on what they have to offer, grow in confidence and raise their aspirations. They launched in Bath after a generous donation from the Easter congregation at Bath Abbey in 2010.
The paid work they create is through employers who use Clean Slate like a temp agency. They offer small-scale paid work helping people to realise their potential in a real work setting.
www.cleanslateltd.co.uk
Focus Counselling in Bath was founded in 1999 by Jan Robertson and Revd. Martin Lloyd Williams to enable all those in need to access counselling.
At least 65 clients come through their doors each week plus members of the Eating Disorder Support Group and people wanting to know more about their services.
The fifteen members of staff work with clients from the age of four upwards. Focus Counselling deal with many issues including abuse, relationship issues, depression, bullying, drug and alcohol abuse, bereavement, neglect, low self esteem and anger.
A local mental health advocate recently said: “Focus is now the most significant Counselling Agency in Bath”
www.focusbath.com
The Genesis Trust helps the homeless and vulnerable in Bath.
Working in partnership with local churches and over 500 volunteers from the city, it runs nine projects, putting “compassion into action”. These projects provide ongoing support such as The Lifeline Centre, a daily drop-in centre and Life Skills courses to boost new skills and confidence.
The Wood Works provides furniture restoration training to the long-term unemployed and furniture project sells donated furniture to those on low incomes. Genesis also coordinates Bath Street Pastors and Foodbank as well as other food projects as Soup Run, Sunday Centre and Lunch Box.
www.genesistrust.org.uk
Off The Record: Young Carers Service
The Young Carers Service is run by the Charity “Off The Record.” It supports young people aged 18 and under living in Bath and North East Somerset. These children help to look after someone in their family who has an illness, disability, drug/alcohol addiction or mental health condition.
In 2011 Off the Record worked with 202 Young Carers to provide a total of 1068 respite opportunities. It also provided one to one support, information and signposting, and individual financial awards to assist with one off costs for equipment. Off The Record also provided information packs to professionals who may work with young carers and their family’s, to ensure a more holistic understanding of their needs.
“When the chips are down, young carers benefit from recognition, support and care, which is why the Young Carers Service is so valuable.” Jim Cronin – Chair Friends of young Carers (January 2012)
www.offtherecord-banes.co.uk
Project 28 is a local charity that works to improve health and well being amongst young people who are disadvantaged and have poor life outcomes because of their substance misuse.
Young people experience mental health, poverty or violence in their communities and also within their home life. Project 28 provides a wealth of services these include one to one counselling, open access, family therapy, music project, diversionary activities, and outreach working with schools and colleges.
First and foremost Project 28 provides a safe place for children and young people to come to in order for them to develop.
www.dhi-online.org.uk/do/bath/project-28/
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012
Local teen to perform at Abbey 60 years Jubilee Concert
Bath Abbey and music man, Grenville Jones, have joined forces for a special ‘60 years’ charity concert on Saturday 26 May, 7.30pm, to commemorate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. All proceeds will benefit some of the city’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged residents.
Featuring some of the most popular British tunes from the last six decades, the concert will give the audience a chance to take a trip down memory lane while showing their support for six local charities which help young people, the homeless and vulnerable, amongst others, in Bath. The concert will also bring together some of Bath’s most talented young musicians and popular choirs including the award-winning baritone Tom Corbishley, the 100-strong Bath Chorus and the Norland College Choir. The compere is the Mayor of Bath, Cllr Brian Chalker.
One performer in particular to look out for is Nurry Lee, a brilliant teenage concert pianist will get the once-in-a-lifetime chance to perform solo in the Abbey. 16-year-old Nurry lives in Oldfield Park, Bath, and completed her Grade 8 Piano as well as her Grade 8 Violin, both with a distinction, when she was only 11 years old.
Nurry is currently a student at Wells Cathedral School, working with Professor John Byrne, having been given a specialist place to study piano as first instrument and violin as second instrument. Nurry’s family moved to England from Korea and she started learning piano at the age of six being taught by her mother. Nurry’s father is a Methodist minister in Bath. She has performed across the country and has won a number of first place awards in major competitions. She is currently preparing for her second round audition on piano for the BBC Young Musician 2012.
Grenville Jones, who is producing the ’60 years: Diamond Jubilee Celebration’ concert currently leads a number of music projects in the city. Grenville said:
“Our concert on 26 May will feature the very best of modern British popular music from Lloyd Webber Lionel Bart, Elton John and the Beatles. We will highlight the choral masters of the past, Vaughan Williams, Parry and Stanford as well as the contemporary names of today, Bob Chilcott, John Rutter, Karl Jenkins and David Willcocks.
“I heard Nurry play the piano when I attended a recent church anniversary celebration. She is an amazing young talent and will delight the audience at the Abbey.”
Charles Curnock, Administrator of Bath Abbey said:
“We're thrilled to be hosting what promises to be a thoroughly entertaining and memorable evening in honour of the Queen’s Jubilee, and that the event will give something back to the local community at the same time. Supporting local communities remains a priority for us at the Abbey, which is why we’ll be donating the proceeds to six local charities: Genesis Trust, Clean Slate, Project 28, Bath MIND, Focus Counselling and Off the Record: Young Carers Service.”
Information about each of these charities will be available in the Abbey in the days leading up to the concert and on the day of the concert itself.
Tickets are now on sale from Bath Box Office priced £10 – call 01225 463362.
Ends
NOTES FOR EDITORS
‘60 years: A Diamond Jubilee Celebration’ is a charity concert taking place at Bath Abbey on Saturday 26 May, 7.30pm (doors open at 7pm).
All profit from the concert will go towards six local charities: Genesis Trust, Clean Slate, Project 28, Bath MIND, Focus Counselling and Off the Record: Young Carers Service.”
Info about each of the charities:
Bath Mind is a local, independent charity affiliated to Mind, working towards a better life for people diagnosed, labelled and treated as mentally ill.
Paid staff work with volunteers to deliver services, including supported living for individuals with mental health needs. The advocate team empowers individuals to make their voices heard when problems arise, or decisions affecting their lives are made. Community outreach services, including an eco-gardening project and a social drop-in for individuals from minority ethnic backgrounds, provide opportunities for activity, combating the loneliness and isolation that so often accompany mental distress.
Community training promotes positive mental health and combats negative stigma.
www.bathmind.org.uk
Clean Slate Training & Employment in Bath is a not-for-profit enterprise creating opportunities for people facing barriers to employment. They help people with a history of homelessness, offending and mental ill-health and young people who have never been employed as well as other long-term unemployed people. Job seekers focus on what they have to offer, grow in confidence and raise their aspirations. They launched in Bath after a generous donation from the Easter congregation at Bath Abbey in 2010.
The paid work they create is through employers who use Clean Slate like a temp agency. They offer small-scale paid work helping people to realise their potential in a real work setting.
www.cleanslateltd.co.uk
Focus Counselling in Bath was founded in 1999 by Jan Robertson and Revd. Martin Lloyd Williams to enable all those in need to access counselling.
At least 65 clients come through their doors each week plus members of the Eating Disorder Support Group and people wanting to know more about their services.
The fifteen members of staff work with clients from the age of four upwards. Focus Counselling deal with many issues including abuse, relationship issues, depression, bullying, drug and alcohol abuse, bereavement, neglect, low self esteem and anger.
A local mental health advocate recently said: “Focus is now the most significant Counselling Agency in Bath”
www.focusbath.com
The Genesis Trust helps the homeless and vulnerable in Bath.
Working in partnership with local churches and over 500 volunteers from the city, it runs nine projects, putting “compassion into action”. These projects provide ongoing support such as The Lifeline Centre, a daily drop-in centre and Life Skills courses to boost new skills and confidence.
The Wood Works provides furniture restoration training to the long-term unemployed and furniture project sells donated furniture to those on low incomes. Genesis also coordinates Bath Street Pastors and Foodbank as well as other food projects as Soup Run, Sunday Centre and Lunch Box.
www.genesistrust.org.uk
Off The Record: Young Carers Service
The Young Carers Service is run by the Charity “Off The Record.” It supports young people aged 18 and under living in Bath and North East Somerset. These children help to look after someone in their family who has an illness, disability, drug/alcohol addiction or mental health condition.
In 2011 Off the Record worked with 202 Young Carers to provide a total of 1068 respite opportunities. It also provided one to one support, information and signposting, and individual financial awards to assist with one off costs for equipment. Off The Record also provided information packs to professionals who may work with young carers and their family’s, to ensure a more holistic understanding of their needs.
“When the chips are down, young carers benefit from recognition, support and care, which is why the Young Carers Service is so valuable.” Jim Cronin – Chair Friends of young Carers (January 2012)
www.offtherecord-banes.co.uk
Project 28 is a local charity that works to improve health and well being amongst young people who are disadvantaged and have poor life outcomes because of their substance misuse.
Young people experience mental health, poverty or violence in their communities and also within their home life. Project 28 provides a wealth of services these include one to one counselling, open access, family therapy, music project, diversionary activities, and outreach working with schools and colleges.
First and foremost Project 28 provides a safe place for children and young people to come to in order for them to develop.
www.dhi-online.org.uk/do/bath/project-28/