Portsmouth ReadEasy will be putting £380 raised by the Portsmouth Philharmonic Orchestra’s concert in December to good use supporting adult literacy projects in the city.

The orchestra recently handed over the money, the proceeds of the event which featured music by Tchaikovsky, Bizet and Grieg among others.

Susie Quinlan, Team Leader at Portsmouth ReadEasy said: “A huge thank you from all of us here for the fabulous donation of £380 raised at your December concert. It is very much appreciated.

“The money will be used to directly support adults learning to read in Portsmouth and the surrounding area through the training of our volunteer reading coaches and the purchasing of reading manuals and books to support our readers in their learning.”

Orchestra leader Colin Wilkins playing in the December concert of the Portsmouth Philharmonic which raised £380 for Portsmouth ReadEasy.

placeholder image — Orchestra leader Colin Wilkins playing in the December concert of the Portsmouth Philharmonic which raised £380 for Portsmouth ReadEasy.

Since it was founded in 2009, the orchestra has raised more than £24,000 for local charities.

Its next concert is on Sunday March 30 (3pm) at the Church of the Resurrection, Penrhyn Avenue, Drayton, where it will be raising money for the Farlington parish roof fund.

Tickets for the concert are available priced £10 on the door and also online in advance at skiddle.com < https://www.skiddle.com/artists/portsmouth-philharmonic-orchestra-123563109/>. A free programme will be distributed courtesy of the orchestra’s print partner Bishops.

The orchestra’s conductor is Ka Wai Cheng and its leader Colin Wilkins.