Gospel concert raises £2.4k for charity

The popular gospel singer and rector of Dungiven and Bovevagh Parish Church, Rev. David McBeth, was joined by friends and colleagues in the Waterside Theatre for a concert that raised over £2k for several worthy charities.
By The Newsroom
Published 8th Mar 2014, 07:11 BST
Rev. David McBeth , pictured at the Waterside Theatre with wife April, at the launch of his CD 'Country Gospel Album' last year. (3004-GMI-50)Rev. David McBeth , pictured at the Waterside Theatre with wife April, at the launch of his CD 'Country Gospel Album' last year. (3004-GMI-50)
Rev. David McBeth , pictured at the Waterside Theatre with wife April, at the launch of his CD 'Country Gospel Album' last year. (3004-GMI-50)

Rev. McBeth told the Sentinel he was delighted by the turnout for the fundraising gig, which featured Downtown Radio presenter, “Keep It Country” Warren Smyth, and Southern Gospel Group, Simple Faith.

Rev. McBeth told the Sentinel: “We raised £2,400 at the charity concert and that was divided between three charities, Cancer Research, Alzheimer’s and the Children’s Cancer Unit in the Royal Victoria Hospital.”

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The talented singer said he personally chose the three charities, all of which were close to his heart.

Rev. David McBeth , pictured at the Waterside Theatre with wife April, at the launch of his CD 'Country Gospel Album' last year. (3004-GMI-50)Rev. David McBeth , pictured at the Waterside Theatre with wife April, at the launch of his CD 'Country Gospel Album' last year. (3004-GMI-50)
Rev. David McBeth , pictured at the Waterside Theatre with wife April, at the launch of his CD 'Country Gospel Album' last year. (3004-GMI-50)

“The wife works in Seymour Gardens, the Alzheimer’s Unit and I’d be up in the Royal Victoria Hospital quite often seeing children. They were all close to my heart, those three charities,” he said.

According to the local clergyman a great evening was had by all.

“It was a packed house. Everyone really enjoyed it. Everyone enjoyed the night’s crack,” he said.