NOW former Mayor of Taunton Deane, Cllr Hazel Prior-Sankey, receives a cheque for £1,440 in aid of her nominated charities.

The money was raised from the Springtime Charity Concert in St James’ Church, Taunton, organised by the Taunton Deane Male Voice Choir.

The popular annual event also featured Launceston Male Voice Choir and soloist Mary Morgan.

All the money raised will be split between the former Mayor’s charities – Hestercombe Gardens Trust and Stand Against Violence.

Cllr Hazel Prior-Sankey said: “The event was a resounding success attended by hundreds of delighted people. We enjoyed a variety of performers who combined to make the evening very special indeed.”

In the picture (from left) are Taunton Deane Male Voice Choir concert organiser Gerry Wells-Cole, Cllr Hazel Prior-Sankey, Taunton Deane Male Voice Choir concert secretary Tony Moore and former Mayor’s consort Adrian Prior-Sankey.