A Cornish community joined together recently to sing Christmas Carols for the first time in three years at the newly reopened Prince of Wales pub in Newtown St Martin - and for a very special cause. 

The carol singing evening was organised by The Friends of St Martin, otherwise known as FOSM, and the venue was said to be "packed" with all ages taking part in singing their favourite Christmas carols, whilst enjoying the free mulled wine and mince pies supplied by FOSM. 

Andrew Woods played the keyboard and concluded by inviting everyone to partake in singing St Martin’s very own Christmas version of ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’. 

During the evening a raffle was held and, more importantly, a collection was taken for Group B Strep Support, a charity working to eradicate Group B Strep infection in babies.  

The charity has a special significance to the parish following the tragic death in March this year of 19-day-old Ezrah Pollard, whose parents Sarah and Craig live in Newtown. 

FOSM said: "We're delighted that a total of £252.56 was raised and also that Ezrah’s parents Sarah and Craig were able to come along to the event. 

"FOSM is delighted that the pub is once again a focal point of the community, and on such a cold and frosty night it was a hot and welcoming place to be.

"Thank you to David Lambrick and his team, and to everyone for their help and support."