A housing developer’s donation to The Fraser Centre in Tranent will support a regular youth music night taking place there.

The Walker Group has donated £1,000 to the Fraser Centre Community Trust’s recently launched youth music nights on Saturdays, which see young musicians and bands given the opportunity to perform and share their talent on stage.

The trust was founded in 2011 in the former Winton Picture House with a goal to provide a learning, development, arts and entertainment centre at the heart of the community.

It hosts a range of community events in its cinema, meeting spaces and cafe, from movie showings and cake decorating sessions to baby classes and exercise groups.

Alison Brown, development officer at The Fraser Centre Community Trust, said: “As a charity, we heavily rely on donations from organisations and individuals alike and are delighted that the Walker Group have given such a generous contribution to our youth music nights.

“The regular event is a fantastic way for young people to share their passion with the local community whilst nurturing their talent and self-esteem.

“The night is also a great low-cost evening out for local families to enjoy.

“We have had 14 young people take part in the performances already as both individual performers and as part of bands.

“The first night was really well received by the audience, who left fantastic reviews too.”

Hayley Hawkins, 16, sang at the event recently.

She said: “I’ve sang for as long as I can remember, always singing my mum and dad’s ears off growing up!

“I saw the poster for the youth music night at The Fraser Centre and was excited to get in touch to see if I could be part of the event.”

Punk inspired-band No Dirty Campers, consisting of 17-year-old lead guitarist Kaan, 17-year-old vocalist Kieran, 18-year-old Daniel on the drums and 18-year-old Maciej playing the bass, also played at the event.

Kieran said: “The youth music night is a great opportunity for young people to perform to a live audience.

“It makes us feel more like a real band too.”

Jordana Young, Walker Group’s community engagement co-ordinator, was happy to help out.

She said: “We look to support a range of groups, charities, schools and organisations in the areas where we are selling our high-quality, energy-efficient homes.

“Charities like The Fraser Centre Community Trust are an integral part of the community and offer such benefit for the people living in that area.”

Walker Group is selling three, four and five-bedroom homes just off Marr Crescent in Tranent.