Brownhills singing group donates books and funds to support literacy

The Brownhills singing group presented pre-read children's books and a financial grant on 20 January 2026 to help install Rotary Book Boxes at local schools. The funds were raised at their 'Sing-a-long-Christmas' concert.

The Brownhills singing group, based at the Brownhills Community Centre, formally presented a donation of high-quality pre-read children's books and a financial grant on 20 January 2026. The funds were raised at the group's recent 'Sing-a-long-Christmas' concert. The donation is intended to support installation of Rotary Book Boxes at local schools. The group recovered from a near-closure after their previous choir leader resigned in September 2024 when founders Kay Hughes and Debbie took on leadership. Key details: - The donation of books and a financial grant was presented on 20 January 2026. - Funds were raised during the group's 'Sing-a-long-Christmas' concert. - The contribution will support Rotary Book Boxes where children can select a book to take home. - The group is based at Brownhills Community Centre and faced possible closure in September 2024 before new local leadership stepped in. - The group has announced a Summer Concert that will focus on raising funds and awareness for adult literacy. Summary: The group's donation aims to increase children's access to books locally during the National Year of Reading 2026 and to place books into children's homes. The group plans to continue fundraising, with a Summer Concert planned to raise funds and awareness for adult literacy.