A GOOD audience came to Lansdowne Crescent Methodist Church on Saturday afternoon to hear and see the talents of the students of Dyson Perrins School. About 22 boys and girls presented a delightful and varied programme, ranging from a classical flute piece by Bach to modern pop and worship songs. There were solos for trumpet, keyboard and voice as well as duets and trios for keyboard players and singers. The programme appealed to a range of musical tastes and included pieces by the 4-piece band Common Ground, as well as modern dance.

The concert was well supported by parents, friends and church members, who had the privilege of viewing an exhibition of art work from all years of the school, including GCSE and A level coursework. The church provided a spacious setting for an impressive collection of work on various themes such as Aztec designs, flowers, costumes and depictions of pain.

The proceeds from the exhibition and concert donations totalled more than £320, and this will go towards the church project for the year, which is the Dyson Perrins Chaplaincy and Youth Work Project. Katie Fisher, who has been working as Chaplain at the school since the autumn, sang a moving worship song to conclude the concert.

The next community event at Lansdowne will be the public debate on Saturday, March 19 at 7.45, and this will again feature the talents of the young people in Malvern. The subject will be "European Union: remain in or leave?", and the panel will be members of the Chase School Debating Team. Tickets are free and all are welcome.

CYNTHIA MERRIMAN