FRIENDS of a talented young musician from Dursley, who was left paralysed after a devastating stroke, are organising a fundraising concert on her behalf.

A former Rednock School pupil, Becky Kemp, 34, suffered a brain stem stroke in 2019 and has since been paralysed from the neck down.

Becky, who was a violinist in the Cheltenham Philharmonic Orchestra before she had her stroke, now lives with a rare condition called locked-in syndrome, which means she cannot eat, drink or speak, but rather communicates using eye movements.

Looking to the future, family and friends set up a fundraising campaign to help her live the best life she can.

They are aiming to raise £35,000 to help Becky deal with the next phase of her life after she leaves the Dean Centre where she is currently being treated.

The money will be used to ensure that Becky’s next home will have all the necessary technology and adaptations to give her as much independence and control as possible.

So far an incredible £30,701 has been raised towards the target.

Family friend Nikki Elliot wanted to help support the fundraiser.

And in recognition of Becky's love of music, Nikki decided to put on a concert.

She has arranged for The Broken Stones to play at Hamfields Leisure Centre, formerly The Power Station Club, in Berkeley on Saturday, December 11, from 6pm.

The band play covers of songs by Coldplay, The Killers, Kings of Leon, Oasis, The Beatles, Queen, U2, Fleetwood Mac,The Eagles and many more.

Tickets cost £10 each and are available to purchase from Hamfields Leisure or via Ticket Source online: ticketsource.co.uk/booking/select/iAKwZBdMkLnt

And to donate to Becky’s fundraiser visit: bit.ly/2NVt3rH