A musical evening at First Lisburn to raise funds for NHS charities and RNIB

In August 2022 Tom Whyte, the Director of Music at First Lisburn Presbyterian Church needed emergency life- saving surgery and over a period of 10 weeks, thanks to the skills of the surgeons and nursing staff made an full recovery.
By Julie-Ann Spence
Published 5th Jul 2023, 10:27 BST
Updated 5th Jul 2023, 10:27 BST
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To say thanks to the staff of Ward 2 South Belfast City Hospital and the Lisburn Intermediate Care Centre, Tom has arranged a musical evening in First Lisburn Presbyterian Church on Friday September 22 at 7.30pm.

Artistes appearing are The Third Carrickfergus Band, Richard Douglas (Flute), Hayley Howe (Violin & Vocals), Nathan Howe (Clarinet) and Natalie Ward (Piano).

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The concert will also honour the memory of Simon Dickey who was an excellent cornet player and member of the former Garvey Silver Band. Simon died, as the result of a tragic road accident, 20 years ago in August 2003. Simon was a fundraiser for the RNIB and Garvey Band ran several concerts in his memory to raise funds for the Simon Dickey Music Fund of the RNIB.

Third Carrickfergus Band. Pic credit: Third Carrickfergus BandThird Carrickfergus Band. Pic credit: Third Carrickfergus Band
Third Carrickfergus Band. Pic credit: Third Carrickfergus Band

The Third Carrickfergus Band is a Championship Band formed in 1958 and is conducted by Mr Brian Connolly who is a veteran bandsman, well known in Northern Ireland Banding circles.

Hayley Howe is well known in Lisburn, Northern Ireland and beyond. She is from a very talented and musical; family, who produced online videos during the pandemic lockdowns. Hayley will be playing violin and singing a selection of songs. She will be joined by son, Nathan and Natalie Ward, a piano teacher in Lisburn.

It is suggested that audience members attending would contribute a minimum of £10 each towards the fundraising for NHS Charities and the RNIB Music Project.

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