AN event that saw a duo perform the songs of Flanders and Swann raised more than £3,000 for Cornwall Air Ambulance.

Leicestershire based duo Paul Towns and John Chatfield Roberts, collectively known as Towns and Chatters performed at an event held at the Falcon Hotel Bude as a fundraiser for the life saving charity.

Mr Towns, is the son-in-law of John and Margaret Cottle, who organised the event which saw the venue packed to capacity with such a demand that organisers could have sold even more tickets had capacity allowed.

In a successful night all round, the night raised £3,625 for Cornwall Air Ambulance, supporting the charity’s mission to continue providing life saving air ambulance transport across Cornwall.

They were joined by professional pianist Jenny Walker, who also played her own compositions which had seen her win first prize in a 2014 composition competition.

As well as a musical night of entertainment from the trio, there was a raffle of generously donated prizes, with the event being a good night had by all.

John said after the event: “The evening was enjoyed by everyone, Paul and Johns unique humour portraying the music of Michael Flanders and Donald Swann together with songs by Tom Lehrer amongst others.

“Professional pianist Jenny Walker accompanied them, she also played one of her own compositions ’The Stream’ which was first prize winner 2014 EPTA National Composition Competition.

“Towns and Chatters have been playing in Village Halls and churches in Leicestershire since 1997 and up and down the UK. Their next performance is a five day stint at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August 2026.

“I would like to thank The Falcon and everyone who came to support the evening, those who gave generous raffle prizes and those who helped to raise £3,625 for this essential service.”