The Pavilion, Fownhope Recreation Field, Caplor Lane, Fownhope, Herefordshire, HR1 4PE.

A series of Seasonal Community Folk Choirs through the year, with song sharing in the spring, summer, autumn and winter – including some fun with Herefordshire Carols (collected by Ella Mary Leather) and ‘Village Carols’ from the Sheffield tradition in the run up to Christmas.

These are short burst choirs of 4 weeks at a time, with a focus on seasonal and local traditional songs – as well as rounds and simple warm up songs from the global folk tradition.

This is an opportunity to sing for pleasure in a relaxed & friendly group atmosphere – singing for the love of singing – and for enjoyment of folk song and community.

All songs will be taught by ear, and no experience is necessary. All voices are welcome, there is no audition, and no-one will be asked to sing on their own. No music reading is required.

Our next seasonal Choir is in March 2024, with 4 evenings of celebration and song, open to everyone. Join us on Thursdays 7 – 9pm, on the 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th March. Email Kate for more details.

Thursday evenings, 7 - 9pm through March 2024.

Old Songs Home Community Hall, 21 Gratwick Road, BN11 4BH

The Secret Shore Singers are a rousing bunch who get together to learn and sing shanties from all parts of the world. They have been singing together for about 6 years. They were formed after a 2 year HLF project that explored the folklore, history and songs of the south coast by those who didn’t want to stop singing!

Shanties are rousing and heartfelt and a delight to sing. The fortnightly gatherings are great fun and a chance to give full welly to your voice!

Although I still run shanty sessions from time to time, this regular group is now being facilitated by Jonny Mott, a wonderful and inspiring chap. All details can be found by emailing Jonny – jonnymottmusic@gmail.com

The sessions are in two locations - Worthing and Littlehampton. For full details please contact Jonny.

Fielden Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden OL14 7DD

Oi! Fancy a SING?
Like the idea of joining a choir but can’t commit to weekly sessions?
Enjoy singing with others but can’t find the time to come out in the evenings?
Fancy a spot of harmony singing but don’t want the pressure of performing?
No problem!
Todmorden’s Secret Singers is a women’s choir, meeting on Wednesday mornings at the Fielden Centre. We sing for ourselves, we don’t perform, it doesn’t matter if you can’t come every week, there’s no homework, no audition, no need to read music, and there’s no requirement to pay for a block of sessions. It couldn’t be simpler.
Sessions are £6.50 – please bring cash.

We rarely have a week off, but do email me before your first session to check there’s not been a cancellation for any reason.

Wednesday 10.15am - 11.45am

Beckenham Methodist Church, Bromley Rd, Beckenham BR3 5JE

South East London Mind Wellbeing Choir

Led by Musical Directors  Katie Rose & Sarah Fisher

Tuesdays 2.30 – 4.00pm during Termtime 

Beckenham Methodist Church, Bromley Rd, Beckenham BR3 5JE

Part of Bromley Recovery College – Find out more and register here

Find and enjoy your voice. Singing is natural mood booster and a great way to make new friends. Join us to experience the well-being benefits of singing in a safe, supportive group.

Relieve stress, relax and improve your breathing
Take your minds off worries – focus on learning songs
Build confidence and enjoy creating a great sound together.
Learn an exciting set of songs from various genres – pop, jazz, world and folk, working towards a joint choir concert at the end of the course.

Tuesdays 2.30-4.00pm