Fawley (April 19, 2006) -- Members of the Waterside Musical Society received a welcome surprise at one of their performances last month, when ExxonMobil at Fawley Refinery presented them with a cheque for £1,000.

The presentation was made during the interval of Soundtrack, a programme of songs from the movies, that entertained audiences at local village halls throughout March.

The cheque was presented by Carol Dunford of ExxonMobil Community Affairs, who said: "The Waterside Musical Society has been providing enjoyment to the local community for many years and we are very pleased to be able to give support to their 2006 Programme, which will include a brand new musical comedy in November called Act Your Age."

Dawn Hall, musical director for Soundtrack, and vice chair of the Society, who received the cheque said: "We are grateful to ExxonMobil for its support, which will help to ensure that we continue our tradition of high quality musical entertainment for the Waterside communities."

New members are always welcome either as a singer or in a back-stage role. As well as adults, the Society has a growing Junior Membership, open to young people over the age of 14. For more information, contact the membership secretary, Kath Vicarey, on 023 8084 7721, or go to the website at www.wos.org.uk

Note to editors:
Waterside Musical Society is a registered charity with approximately 60 members ranging in age from 14 to 80. Since 1968 it has staged more than 40 musicals, operettas and musical comedies, and over 150 concerts. Its main aims are to provide opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to participate in music and drama, and to encourage public appreciation of the musical arts.