Support for SCAA as The Farmers’ Choir raises £46,000 through special concert

A remarkable performance by The Farmers’ Choir in Perth last month has raised a total of £46,000 for Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA), and, Scottish agriculture charity, RSABI.

Compered by well-known farmer and comedian, Jim Smith, and kindly sponsored by leading livestock auctioneers, United Auctions, the 85-strong choir performed 18 well-known songs to a packed Perth Concert Hall on February 25.

The choir received a standing ovation from the packed auditorium and the impressive sum will be split equally between the two charities.

The idea for the concert first came when Perthshire farmer David Mitchell and his wife Janie, a member of the choir, hatched a plan to raise funds for two charities close to their hearts.

Choirmaster of The Farmers’ Choir, Kate Picken MBE, said: “We are all absolutely delighted that the concert was so successful in raising this fantastic amount in support of RSABI and SCAA.

“Our sincerest thanks to all who contributed to making the event such a memorable success.”

SCAA Community Fundraising Officer for Perthshire, Dundee and Angus, Claire Taylor, said: “We’re extremely grateful to the agricultural community for recognising the value of a service like SCAA which can bring medical support to even the most remote and rural farms and airlift patients on to vital hospital care.”