Higham Ferrers singer raising money, spirits and her voice for NHS and NSPCC

A charity choir made up of children from all over the UK, including a singer from Higham Ferrers, is set to pay tribute to key workers and raise much-needed funds for the NHS and the NSPCC.

Rebecca Hayward has joined with members of Midlands Music Services' choir in a bid to raise £2,000 by singing the classic You Raise Me Up.

After seeing an appeal for singers on Facebook, Rebecca signed up for the choir to raise the sum for over 240 NHS charities in the UK and the NSPCC.

Rebecca said: “I’m so pleased to have been involved with this project, to be able to say thank you to all our key workers and pay tribute to everyone who has done so much for us s a great thing to do.”

Each choir member recorded their part for the song at home before being joined together digitally.

Brendan O’Neill, Musical director for the project, runs Midlands Music Services Ltd, providing music education across the UK country. He came up with the idea of bringing his virtual children’s choir together as a tribute to the country's key workers and to raise cash for the two charities.

Brendan said: “My team and I have been discussing at length how we could continue to bring music to the homes of our children.

"We came up with the idea of setting up a virtual choir for children aged six to 16 to sing the well-known hit.

“We’re delighted to have Rebecca with us to sing for our heroes."

To listen to the song and watch the video featuring Rebecca click here. Profits of the downloads of the song will go to the chosen charities.

International musician and music instructor Jane Ford added: "What a boost this will be to all our young people, who are currently stuck at home.

"How great for them be a part of something beautiful and powerful which will help them value, celebrate and appreciate those who do so much for us - not just in today's current situation, but all day every day.”