THE Rotary Club of Halstead and Hedingham Singers came together to host a joint concern in aid of Ukraine.

Titled ‘Making Our Own Kind of Music’ and under the direction of musical director Thomas Duchan, the Hedingham Singers performed at St Giles' Church, Great Maplestead, raising more than £1,100 in support of Ukraine.

The group sang a selection of their favourite hits from the 60s and 70s to a packed and delighted audience.

Halstead Gazette: SOUND OF MUSIC: The Hedingham Singers performing at at St Giles Church in Great MaplesteadSOUND OF MUSIC: The Hedingham Singers performing at at St Giles Church in Great Maplestead (Image: Tony Sale)

Halstead Gazette: TOP PERFORMANCE: The packed crowd enjoyed the eventTOP PERFORMANCE: The packed crowd enjoyed the event (Image: Tony Sale)

Halstead Gazette: LOUD AND CLEAR: The group sang a selection of their favourite hits from the 60’s and 70’sLOUD AND CLEAR: The group sang a selection of their favourite hits from the 60’s and 70’s (Image: Tony Sale)

Halstead Rotarian Keith Brownlie, who was instrumental in organising the event, said he was delighted in how everything went.

“There were some brilliant hits from the era and everyone had a wonderful time,” he said.

He also thanked the 'Maple Leaves' women from the village for putting on a delicious buffet too.

Halstead mayor Jackie Pell also voiced a vote of thanks to the Hedingham Singers and all involved.