I've just posted the following on the Southend-on-Sea FB page & my own FB page.

'I'm hoping that someone reading this was a member of, or knows someone who was a member of, the Southend Schools Music Association Junior Choir in 1972 & remembers singing at the Royal Albert Hall on 18th May. The Junior Choir performed a work commissioned by Roy Wales specially for the concert entitled: 'Here is the News'. I am the composer of 'Here is the News' & I'm trying to locate the score, vocal & instrumental parts. They were never returned to me. I've already spoken with several individuals currently involved with music in Southend, but they have drawn a blank. I've also spoken with Roy Wales, but he was also unable to help. Is there anyone out there who has 'squirrelled away' any copies of any sheet music from 'Here is the News'? Final thought; the accompanist was the late Ian Stirling. Might there be any surviving family members who can aid me in my quest? You can validate that I am who I say I am by visiting: https://www.nigelpatersonmusic.com

                  It's a very long shot, but I'm running out of options!'
                                                                                                      Nigel Paterson.