Moray musicians are raising a tune for a charity supporting vulnerable children in Africa.

The Moray Swing Band are staging a concert at Elgin’s Eight Acres Hotel on Friday, 25th September in aid of Busega Scotland.

The charity was set up last year by Moray couple John and Christine Carney, from Garmouth, who began voluntary projects in Tanzania having worked as teachers in Nigeria and Zambia in the past.

Mrs Carney is manager of a residential centre for orphaned and otherwise abandoned children close to the western end of the Serengeti National Park, while her husband leads a family support project in the East African country.

They approached Moray Swing Band secretary Peter Thatcher about the possibility of doing a gig to raise money for the orphanage their charity backs.

The 15-strong band agreed to perform, with their chairman and saxophone player Roy Hunte recruiting some extra musical support for the occasion.

“They just asked us if we would do a concert and we said yes. We like to help people”, said Roy.

“I have managed to get my brother Suleman to come along to perform and host a drumming session as well”

The concert is being held in the Sherwood Suite beginning at 7.30pm, with tickets available at the door .

Web Site admin: Busega Scotland is progressing an application for Charitable Status but this is not in place yet!