A free charity coffee concert in Haslemere has raised £691 for The Hunter Centre, supporting people affected by dementia.

The event, organised by HHH Concerts, took place at St Bartholomew’s Church on Saturday, January 24.

The concert featured a performance by Duo Ekes, an emerging violin and piano partnership comprising violinist Ezo Sarici and pianist Deniz Cengiz. Their programme combined familiar repertoire with lesser-known works.

Highlights included Beethoven’s Violin Sonata No 7, written at a time when the composer was coming to terms with the onset of deafness, alongside the dances of Paul Schoenfeld, Lili Boulanger’s Nocturne et Cortège, and music by Polish composer Karol Szymanowski.

After the recital, Margaret Barlow, a Hunter Centre Ambassador, thanked the musicians for their outstanding performance and spoke about the vital work of The Hunter Centre in supporting individuals and families living with dementia.

Thanks were also extended to St Bartholomew’s Church for hosting the event and to members of Haslemere WI for providing cakes. All proceeds from the morning will go directly towards the Centre’s care and support services.