The Music in the Round team be attempting the Sheffield Half Marathon on Sunday 20th May and raising money for Music in the Community, all our education and outreach work across South Yorkshire.

Ensemble 360 musicians (Donald, Marie and Naomi), MitR staff and board (Polly, Tracy, Daisy and David) and Highly Strung workshop leaders (Martin and Liz) and violinist (Rosie Nicholson) are hard in training as well as leading numerous fun fundraising activities.

Please dig deep and sponsor us here collectively online (we also all have our own fundraising pages e.g. www.justgiving.com/davidmegginson). Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Music in the Round will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Or come to a fundraising event:

- 16th April and 7th May - Ensemble 360 perform and 'Vote on a Note' and a musical quiz at the Rising Sun pub, Nethergreen.

- 5th May (12.30-4) - Music in the Community Busking in Orchard Square, Sheffield City Centre

- 11th - 19th May - Numerous fundraising events as part of the May Festival at the Crucible Studio.

- 20th May - Support the runners and hear Highly Strung directed by Peter Cropper performing outside the Famous Sheffield Shop, Ecclesall Road  

For more information contact Polly on 0114 281 4660 or email polly@musicintheround.o.uk

Many thanks for your support.