The stars shone at our Christmas Concert

13 December 2011

Stars from TV, film and the music world entertained a 1,000-strong audience at our Christmas Concert in London on Friday 9 December.

Our annual concert - which is in its 31st year - was held at Central Hall in Westminster.

Ticket holders travelled from all over the UK to see Britain's Got Talent winner and opera star Paul Potts.

The evening was hosted by BBC presenter Jane Hill, with readings from TV presenter Michael Aspel and our president Jane Asher.

What a wonderful world

The audience was treated to a performance of the classic Louis Armstrong song 'What a Wonderful World' by Paul Potts and Sing for Joy, a choir for people with Parkinson's, their friends and carers.

Michael Aspel read an animated extract from the book 'The Other Side of the Dale' by Gervase Phinn, and Jane Asher read the poem 'Advent 1955' by John Betjeman.

A big thank you

Clare Chater, our Head of Events, said: "I'd like to say a big thank you to everyone who supported us by attending our Christmas Concert.

"The funds raised from the concert will enable us to continue with our vital work to find a cure, and help improve the lives of the 120,000 people in the UK who are living with Parkinson's."

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