A “Proms” style concert at St Mary’s Church in Acton near Nantwich has helped raise more than £2,000 for the Royal British Legion.
It was held on Remembrance Sunday and was organised by Stephan Davies as the 4th ‘Proms at Acton’ concert.
Nick Birch, musical director, conducted the Nantwich Concert Band as they gave a breath-taking performance to a sell-out audience.
Professional sopranos Jessica Thayer and Sarah Williamson captivated the audience with the quality and purity of their voices.
Accompanying the vocalists with profound musical expression, Sally Halsey gave a stunning performance on the piano.
Guests of honour included Joe O’Leary, chairman of the Nantwich & District Royal British Legion, and Cllr Mary Slinn, Mayor of Nantwich.
The programme featured a mix of patriotic favourites and classical works, including Imperial Echoes by Arnold Safroni, Nimrod by Elgar, Land of Hope and Glory, and Fantasia on British Sea Songs.
Jessica and Sarah delighted the audience with solos such as I Feel Pretty (West Side Story), Don’t Cry For Me Argentina (Evita), Song to the Moon (Rusalka), and Mein Herr, Marquis (Die Fledermaus).
The concert concluded in spectacular fashion with a rousing rendition of Pomp and Circumstance, during which the audience proudly stood to sing and wave their Union Jack flags.
The Royal British Legion will receive a donation of over £2,000.
A cheque will be presented to the Royal British Legion at the Christmas Concert on 13th December.
The four Proms concerts held thus far, have totalled in the region of £10,000 for the Royal British Legion.
Nantwich Concert Band will perform an afternoon ‘Christmas Concert’ on Sunday 21st December 2025 (2:30pm start) at Nantwich Civic Hall on Market Street in Nantwich CW5 5DG.
Tickets are £8 (under 12s free) and admission includes a mince pie. Buy online https://www.nantwichband.co.uk/Event-Tickets or on the door.
Future events at St Mary’s Church, Acton:
-Friday 5th (open 3pm), Saturday 6th (10am-5pm) and Sunday 7th December (12-5pm) – ‘Christmas Tree Festival’. The trees will each be sponsored and decorated by parishioners, local societies, and local businesses. The tree theme this year is ‘A Storybook Christmas to depict different magical books that have inspired us.
-Sunday 7th December (starts at the Church at the later time of 1:45pm) – Christmas Walk through Dorfold Hall Gardens where you will meet Santa before returning to Acton Church for ‘Tea at the Tower’.
-Saturday 13th December (7pm) – ‘Christmas Concert’ featuring Concordia, singing a medley of fabulous festive favourites. Tickets cost £10. Tickets are available at the weekly ‘Tea at the Tower’ community café, or please call Stephan on 01270-624135.
-Tea at the Tower community café – Every Sunday, 2:30–4:30pm. Run by volunteers, serving hot drinks, delicious cakes and a warm welcome. Donations gratefully received.
(Story and pics by Jonathan White)
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