Raymond English Trophy

In addition, the family of Raymond English, a prominent, well-respected, long-serving member of Bolsterstone Male Voice Choir, who died aged 92 in October, are donating a trophy to be awarded each year to the most promising young person or youth group performing at the festival. The family has funded trophies in a modern design which will be kept by the recipients over the next decade.

Ray was always keen to help young folk appreciate music of all kinds so it is a great tribute to him that his daughter Jane and son Jonathan have given 10 of these handsome trophies to be kept by the winners each year.