A year’s fundraising in memory of former choir member, Tony Pickett, culminated in a sell-out concert last Sunday (December 10th), and a total of £12,440 being raised for the British Heart Foundation.

Tony, who lived in Frome, died of a heart attack aged 62 whilst cycling in July 2016. He sang both in the Bath Male Choir and the mixed-voice Bath Chorus, both led by Grenville Jones.

Throughout the year, many fundraising events were organised by choir members. In March, Simon Kale raised over £5,800 running the London Marathon and other local events and concerts boosted the figure for the final total.

The concert last Sunday at St Michael’s Church was attended by Tony’s partner, Ginette Draisey, and members of his family. She told the audience and choir members: “I cannot thank you all enough for this past year; not just the amazing money raised, but for your support – that has helped carry me through.”