St Woolos' night of the Stars raises over £5,000

Well over £5,000 was raised for the St Woolos Rescue Appeal as a packed Cathedral enjoyed an evening with the stars.

BBC Wales Sara Edwards topped the bill as she along with fellow BBC personalities, The Prince of Wales' Extra Equerry and the Chief Constable of South Wales Police read from seasonal literary works. Music for the evening was provided by the Cathedral Choir and the Choir of St John's-on-the-hill School, Chepstow.

After the concert the guests, who included Welsh Assembly Minister Jane Hutt AM, the Lord Lieutenant, the High Sheriff and the Mayors of Newport and Gwent, enjoyed champagne and canapés in the West Wing of Newport Civic Centre.

The money raised puts the Cathedral Appeal around the £120,000 mark. A sum which does not include monies raised by the Mayor's Charity.

Further Information: Fr. Mark Soady St Woolos Cathedral, Newport, S. Wales (07968 753978)