Proceeds from the concert will go to the supply of Christmas lights in the town and it is anticipated that the fund's bank balance will be swelled by approximately £1700.

"It's a win, win occasion for everyone," said Artie Trezise, who formed the group with his wife Cilla some years ago. "The Singing Kettle gets paid for doing the concert, the Christmas Lights fund benefits and the audiences attending the show have a great time, especially the children."

Anne Mackay has been working in the background organising the event and taking care of all the details with the Singing Kettle management on behalf of the Christmas lights committee. She has organised the group's four visits to the town and really loves seeing the children's faces when they see their heroes on stage.

Anne Mackay (centre) along with her helpers at the Singing Kettle show in Wick on Saturday – (from left) Deanna Paul, Lesley Fraser, Barbara Walker and Donna Innes.

"It's a lot of hard work organising volunteers, ticket sales, setting up the hall, getting a lorryload of gear on to the stage and taking care of the audience. But thanks to great help from the community, we made it happen and we had a great afternoon".

Negotiations are already under way to secure the group's services for another visit, so Caithness children and their families can look forward to another Singing Kettle session next year.

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