YORK Lions Club raised £473 for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance at their annual appeal launch on Saturday.

York people were treated to a performance from The Shepherd Group Concert Band, of which York Lions Club member Peter Jesse is also a member.

He said: “The event in St Sampson’s Square was a brilliant success and was very well attended. The Lord Mayor was also present to enjoy the show.”

The Shepherd Group can next be seen performing at Strensall golf club on November 18, as part of their Nostalgia Night.