On Saturday 8 June, the Student Chaplaincy at St Philip Neri held a benefit concert in aid of Mary’s Meals, a charity dedicated to providing meals to children worldwide.

The idea for the concert was borne after a representative from Mary’s Meals visited the chaplaincy. During this visit, she spoke to the chaplaincy about the charity’s mission to provide nourishing meals through schools to children in need in several countries.

The concert was then arranged entirely by the chaplaincy community, under the leadership of Ms Resila Muganda. The repertoire featured classical and contemporary music, with notes of poetry performed by current and past students from the chaplaincy community.

Members of the chaplaincy and community members from surrounding parishes attended the concert.

The day was concluded with tea and refreshments including scones, freshly baked by the students! Over £330 was raised, which will be sent to Mary’s Meals.

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