A concert of celebration to recognise a man’s contribution to arts in the area will take place in Presteigne

A concert of celebration to recognise a man’s contribution to arts in the area will take place in Presteigne

The evening of classical music will recognise Ernie Kay and his significant contribution to Mid Border Arts and Presteigne Assembly Rooms.

It will take place at the Assembly Rooms on Saturday, December 6 at 7.30pm with doors open at 7pm.

Ernie lived in Presteigne and set up the Kay Trust in memory of his late wives Kathy and Margaret to help various organisations, during the 1990s he was part of the committee that ran Mid Border Community Arts, playing a major role in the leasing of the Assembly Rooms from Powys County Council. He was also involved in running the Presteigne Festival of Music and the Arts in the 1980’s.

He made a generous donation to Mid Border Arts, serve