Concert in memory of former Fulwood High teacher Jackie Turnbull raises thousands for Rosemere

Choral singers from across the North West raised not only the roof, as they also raised more than £4,000 for Rosemere Cancer Foundation's 20 Years Anniversary Appeal.
By The Newsroom
Published 31st Jan 2018, 12:56 BST
Updated 31st Jan 2018, 14:01 BST
On song to help Rosemere in memory of their friend Jackie Turnbull are Linda Butcher (left) and Jill Bromley with the charitys Dan HillOn song to help Rosemere in memory of their friend Jackie Turnbull are Linda Butcher (left) and Jill Bromley with the charitys Dan Hill
On song to help Rosemere in memory of their friend Jackie Turnbull are Linda Butcher (left) and Jill Bromley with the charitys Dan Hill

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he concert, a performance of the Poulenc and Vivaldi Glorias, was the culmination of a full day’s choral workshop directed by Nigel Wilkinson, musical director of Oldham and Burnley choral societies. Accompaniment was by Alistair MacKenzie, director of music at St Anne’s Parish Church and musical director of Fleetwood Choral Society and the Lidun Singers.

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Among those there was Jackie’s husband David and many of her former colleagues and pupils at the former Fulwood High School, where she taught for almost 30 years. Some helped with the event, while others, who were unable to make it on the day, boosted the amount raised by making generous donations.

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Jackie Turnbull

The event had sponsorship from Barton Grange Garden Centre and Gainsborough Flooring, Preston.

Dan Hill, Rosemere Cancer Foundation’s head of fundraising, said: “We are extremely grateful to Linda and Jill for organising this hugely successful concert. It featured more than 70 voices and was a wonderful tribute to Jackie, who was a very popular member of our coffee shop team.”

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