Celebrity supporters join the Legion for Christmas Celebration
17 December 2009
The Legion held its annual Christmas Celebration at the magnificent Guildhall in the City of London on Wednesday 16 December.
In a varied programme of traditional carols, seasonal music and words of celebration, guests joined us in the historic 800 year old building to get into a seasonal mood and start off Yuletide celebrations in style.
The event proved to be an evening of great entertainment as well as an opportunity to help raise vital funds for the Legion’s welfare work for serving and ex-Service people and their families.
Guests were entertained by celebrity supporters Nerys Hughes, who personally chose to read Willy Russell’s 'The Nativity Play' from Shirley Valentine, and Timothy Ackroyd (ably deputising for Pam St Clement who had to pull out due to Eastenders filming commitments).
The event was hosted by stalwart Legion supporter and ITN news presenter, Alastair Stewart who also added his inimitable style to 'Reginald’s Christmas Revel' by Saki.
The concert also featured the world renowned Bach Choir, conducted by David Hill and was supported once again by the award winning Youth Choir, Cantate, and the Band of the Irish Guards, in an uplifting programme of traditional carols, seasonal music and words of celebration.
Guests contributed on the night by making donations for programmes and raffle tickets, topping up the impressive fundraising total of over £100,000.
