David Wilkinson
David Wilkinson
5 May, 2025
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Local singing sensation returning to Pendle to raise money for rural Kenya school through song

Samantha Oxborough, a rising star singer who sang the national anthem for the King at the opening ceremony of the commonwealth games is returning to Burnley to join a concert at St Peters church at 11am on Saturday, May 24 to raise money for a rural school in Kenya

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You may have heard Samantha singing the National Anthem for King Charles at the Opening of the Commonwealth Games; at the opening of the Conservative Party Conference or soloing for the Burnley Municipal Choir. 

Now Sabden raised Samantha is returning to Burnley to sing at this fundraising recital on May 24. Famous accompanist Charlotte Forrest will accompany her. They have both agreed to perform to raise money for Mawe ya Kati primary school in Malindi Kenya. This is bound to be a wonderful concert.

This rural school needs books and toilets and a breakfast club, not to mention desks. The children speak their mother tongue, Giriama, Swahili and English and will benefit directly from the monies raised. 

Join our fundraising concert
Join our fundraising concert Credit: David Wilkinson

Tickets cost £7 and donations are welcome too.

Samantha Oxborough will be singing at St Peters Church in Burnley on 24 May 2025
Samantha Oxborough will be singing at St Peters Church in Burnley on 24 May 2025 Credit: Samantha Oxborough
Children at Mawe Ya Kati primary school receiving reading books
Children at Mawe Ya Kati primary school receiving reading books Credit: David Wilkinson
To donate to the Mawe ya Kati fund
To donate to the Mawe ya Kati fund Credit: David Wilkinson