A CHURCH was packed at the weekend for a charity concert in aid of the tsunami disaster appeal.

The joint performance by Leyburn Band and East Witton Male Voice Choir at St Matthews Church, Leyburn, on Saturday raised more than £1,500.

The money will help fishermen replace a boat destroyed by the tsunami.

"It was great to play for such a large and appreciative audience and the people of Leyburn and district once more demonstrated their tremendous generosity in a magnificent response to the appeal," said the Leyburn Band conductor, George Lundberg.