A ukulele group has raised more than £600 for charity through a four-hour busking session.
The Songbirds perched at Tesco St Peters, after being invited to take part in the store’s community programme.
The group has long supported Acorns Children’s Hospice and dedicated the performance to raising funds for the charity.
John Henley, who led the morning session, said: “We received a warm welcome from the Tesco staff, who helped us get set up and showed a genuine interest in what we were doing.
“The customers must have enjoyed the music because our collection came to £328.62.”
Local ukulele group Songbirds busk at Tesco St Peters (Image: Supplied)
The performers split into two groups of six, with one playing in the morning and the other in the afternoon.
Colin Box, who led the afternoon session, said: “We are absolutely delighted with the response.
“The generosity shown was impressive and particularly touching given the current cost of living pressures.
“A further £303.25 was donated during the afternoon, bringing the total raised for Acorns Children’s Hospice to a fantastic £631.87.”
Acorns Children’s Hospice provides specialist care for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions.
In the past year, the charity has cared for more than 800 children and supported over 1,100 families across the West Midlands.
Support is offered through its hospices in Worcester, Birmingham, and Walsall, as well as in the wider community.
Mel Hall, community partnerships manager for Acorns Children’s Hospice, said: “We are deeply grateful to the wonderful ukulele group “Songbirds” for their support.
“It’s heart warming to see such community spirit and money being raised for Acorns Children’s Hospice.
“The funds raised will go directly towards our vital care for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and support for their families in the most difficult of times.
“We want to say a huge thank you to everyone – your kindness makes a real difference.”
