NINE-year-old Ashling Galley-Coulthard warms up for her performance at Saturday s Non-Stop Notes fundraising concert in aid of St Mary s Church Tower in Baldock. Musicians from all over Baldock will be performing during the day-long sponsored concert and

NINE-year-old Ashling Galley-Coulthard warms up for her performance at Saturday's Non-Stop Notes fundraising concert in aid of St Mary's Church Tower in Baldock.

Musicians from all over Baldock will be performing during the day-long sponsored concert and evening grand finale at the church.

Musicians aged from seven to 87 will be performing a day-long concert.

The event starts at 9.30am with an eclectic 10 hour programme featuring rock, classical, vocal and instrumental music.

Highlights will include performances from local schools, Von Trapp 2, Chalk and Cheese and Cantando Cats.

Following the day-long music will be a grand finale at 7.30pm, featuring instrumentalists and singers from Knights Templar School, the choir from Holy Trinity RC Church plus Alison Eales (clarinet) and Robert Hughes (violin).

The event is being held to help raise �400,000 required to save the historic St Mary's Church Tower, visible throughout Baldock and beyond.

Funds are being raised by ticket sales, and through sponsorship, with every performer seeking support from friends, neighbours and relations.

Day tickets, allowing re-entry, cost �2.50, or �6 for a day ticket and admission to the grand finale. Both are available on the door or from Baldock Community Centre in advance.

The event has been organised by Churches Together in Baldock (CTIB) and demonstrates that the spirit of ecumenism is alive and flourishing in Baldock.

Penny Oliver from CTIB commented: "There is so much musical talent in Baldock and the whole community has pulled together to put on this unique event to preserve our landmark church tower for future generations.