THERE was music and singing coming from all corners of Bere Alston Primary School recently, following a thought provoking assembly by Judy Pride of the Children's Hospice, held at the pupils' request.

The children decided to have a sponsored singathon and music celebration day to raise money for the children's hospice.

A spokesperson for the school said: 'As well as singing a variety of songs from classic's like, "Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes"  to 'Yellow Submarine' all morning,  we also had small groups of children around the school busking throughout break time  with a huge variety of musical styles and instruments.

'From rock groups playing electric guitars in the cloakroom and keyboards in the library to classical tunes in the playground, there were groups of violins, acoustic guitars, even a flute.

'Those who couldn't play an instrument sang pop songs.'

Thanks to such dedication and talent the school has managed to raise £748 so far, and the money is still coming in. 

MUSICIANS wowed a packed out audience at the Acoustic Café event at the Wharf in Tavistock last month.

The acts Clay Baked Hedgehogs, GadjoGuitares, Essa, 3's A Crowd and Kitty and the Lost Boys performed a variety of musical styles, providing an entertaining evening.

The Acoustic Café chose the Children's Hospice South West as its chosen charity for April.

Pat and Mike Coxson, members of Tavistock Friends Group of CHSW were delighted to receive £245.77 at the end of the evening.

The money will be used for the running costs at Children's Hospice South West's newest hospice, Little Harbour in St Austell.

The hospice, which is funded almost entirely by public donations, provides much needed respite care for children with life limiting conditions and their families.

The next Acoustic Café will be held at the Wharf on Thursday May 17.