EVENTS were held across the Vale of Glamorgan last weekend to commemorate the life of Jo Cox, the Labour MP who was murdered in her constituency last year at the age of 41.

Vale AM Jane Hutt staged the 'Great Get Together' event at Barry Waterfront, bringing crowds of people together in song in memory of Ms Cox.

Events throughout the country were held over the weekend with the aim of bringing communities together, to mark one year on from her death.

Three local choirs: Barry Community Choir, Porthkerry Community Choir and Vale People First’s Real Lives choirs sang at the event in the Academy Espresso coffee shop at the Pumphouse.

Songs included the civil rights anthem, 'If I Had a Hammer', which was sung by children from the school of Jo Cox’s young son at a memorial event held in Trafalgar Square last year.

The words of Ms Cox’s maiden speech in the House of Commons, in which she said: "We have far more in common with each other than things that divide us," was also set to music and performed in an original composition by Sue Harris.

Ms Hutt afterwards praised those who sang, as well as the atmosphere at the event, saying: "It was wonderful. There was a real feeling of joy and unity. I am enormously grateful to the wonderful choirs for a wonderful performance and for all the people who came and joined in."

Further community events, also attended by Ms Hutt, were held in Rhoose and Llantwit Major, bringing people together with local groups and organisations to celebrate the life of Ms Cox.

A collection held at the Barry event raised £275 for the Grenfell Tower fire disaster and £60 for the Jo Cox Foundation.