If the troubles of 2011 did anything, it showed that a small number of young people in our country would rather be branded as rioters, looters and arsonists. But two young people from the West Yorkshire area, namely Christopher Bevan and Lucy Watmough, decided on a more positive and creative way of showing they care, by composing, recording and releasing a song for download entitled Memories Of You, with all royalties going to the Help for Heroes charity.

Christopher Bevan, 20, the composer of Memories Of You, and up-and-coming soprano, Lucy Watmough, 20, are both former pupils of Prince Henry's Grammar School, Otley, and joined forces way back in March 2011 with the idea of producing a classical piece of music to raise money for a very worthy cause. The lyrics were written by Micki Stokoe.

A special mention must go to Sean Lloyd for his tireless efforts throughout.

The track is available for download from iTunes, amazon mp3, HMV digital, Napster and many more of the World's leading digital music retailers. A video has been produced to accompany the track, made on location in Castleford and Wrexham, and can be viewed by following this link:

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Christopher Bevan, a care-leaver, is now studying psychology at Plymouth University. He composed Music For The Youth – Dream Big in 2010 to inspire children in care to believe in themselves and achieve their goals. The composition was premiered at a care-leavers presentation evening at Elland Road, the home of Leeds United Football Club.

Lucy Watmough has already performed a duet with Alfie Boe and also appeared in The Good Old Days at Leeds City Varieties at the end of last year. Her repertoire includes a selection of songs not only in English, but also in French, German, Italian, Czech and Mandarin Chinese.

Written by Kevin Petch

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