A JOURNEY through the music of Africa arrived in the Wee County last weekend as the Sauchie Community Group held a fantastic charity gig.

The group hosted the Singing Children of Africa, a band of children from Kenya who entertained guests with songs from their homeland and also from Scotland.

The children performed throughout the evening on Saturday, October 7, with more than £1000 being raised to promote children’s education in Africa.

Kate Turner, president for the Sauchie Community Group, said: “This is the second international choir to visit us in Sauchie this year and it was outstanding.

“The children brought talent and enthusiasm and they entertained everyone, including many people who watched the concert online.

“Of course, the entertainment was only part of the evening: the children and their sponsors highlighted an important message of promoting that every child has access to education.

“That is why I am so pleased that on the evening, our raffle raised £350 and that Sauchie Community Group gave a further donation to take the total to £1000, with another £50 being made after the concert.

“All of these funds will help to educate children in Africa.”

The Singing Children of Africa are currently taking part in a performance tour of the UK, with Sauchie being just one of their stops across the country.

They were joined by local outfits Scatoosh, Renaissance and the Sauchie Community Group Choir in entertaining a packed hall full of guests.

Kate added: “The work the charity does is outstanding, and these kids are phenomenal. Their passion and talent for singing and dancing is unbelievable.

“The kids are inspiring, and I’d encourage everyone to have a look at their website and learn more about what the charity does.

“It was a great opportunity for three local choirs to also share the stage and their talents with an international choir.

“We are very lucky in Clackmannanshire to have so much local talent and I am very grateful for them giving their time for our concert.”

Anyone wishing to know more about the Singing Children of Africa can visit educatethekids.com/projects/singing-children-of-africa/.