Raven's lifeboat benefit

RAVEN are to play a benefit concert for Scarborough lifeboat on Saturday 18 October.
The popular band will perform songs from their six albums, including the latest, Near to Me, at the Regency Central Hotel (formerly Beiderbecke’s).
They will be supported by the SJT Outreach choir, Global Voices.
Raven and Global Voices are teaming up in aid of the RNLI campaign to raise £200,000 for a launch-and-recovery vehicle for a new lifeboat, coming in 2016.
The women went down a storm at Seafest in July, captivating a full marquee with enchanting harmonies and infectious melodies, which tumbled forth in an exquisite stream of exuberant, optimistic and spirited songs.
At turns jaunty and ethereal, the Raven tunes carry lyrics about love, friendship, nature, the moon and the supernatural.
The band are Sarah Dew, Nia Davidson, Sally Lidgley, Pat Edmond, Karen Chalmers and Jaye Lewis. Between them they play keyboards, penny whistle, recorders, flute, acoustic guitar, electric bass guitar, ukulele, and a variety of percussion.
Tickets for the RNLI fundraiser, which will start at 7.30pm, cost £7.50 and will go on sale soon at the lifeboathouse shop, the Regency Central Hotel and other outlets. To book, ring (01723) 353597.