Remembering dear Derek

With this in mind all the performers at the Concert had links with Derek, including Opera South East, St Paul's School Choir, Cantabile, St Michael's Singers and Hastings Stage Studio.

To celebrate the life and vitality that Derek Norcross brought to St Michael's Hospice, the inaugural Derek Norcross Memorial Concert will be held on Thursday September 13 at St John's Church, Pevensey Road, St Leonards.

Julian Avery, Chairman of St Michael's Hospice, said: "The board has thought long and hard about how we might honour his memory and have discussed our ideas with his widow, Audrey.

"We have decided to hold an annual concert in his name, thereby recognising not only the huge impact he had on St Michael's, but also linking his great love for music and all that he did for the many talented your performers within our Community. Please be sure to mark your diaries for what I'm sure will prove to be a very special occasion."

The Concert will be full and varied, reflecting some of Derek's many interests including Opera and Dance, Choral and Instrumental Music, Early Music and Songs from the Shows.

At the time of going to print the following had already agreed to take part in the Concert; St Paul's School Choir, Cantabile, The St Michael's Singers, Opera South East and the Hastings Stage Studio, all performers who were important to Derek.

Tickets for this concert are limited and are priced at 10.00 and can be ordered using the attached form or by emailing [email protected], alternatively call 01424 719252

A pre-Concert Reception will be held in the Arthur Easton Centre at 6pm, hosted by Julian Avery. Combined tickets for the Concert and Reception are charged at 20.00.

Book early to avoid disappointment.