The Parish Hall, Fanny's Lane, Sandford, EX17 4NA

We are a fun and frolicsome community choir based in Sandford (near Crediton), meeting on Wednesday evenings. We sing songs in sweet acapella from folk to gospel, pop and world music harmonies. There are around 30 of us and we are lucky to have a strong male contingent…6 male tenors and 4 basses!  We are very sociable and go the Lamb Inn after choir, and we often sing there too! We do perform for some local charity events but above all sing just for the joy of singing. Do come and try us out – the first session is free to try!

Wednesday evenings 7.30 - 9.15pm

Westhampnett Community Hall, Hadrian Dr, Chichester PO18 0FP

We meet once a month in a Community Hall just outside Chichester and sing for joy on Saturday mornings! Our songs are taught by ear and include a variety of styles and easy to learn harmonies. These may include anything from folk or popular songs to those from a variety of countries. All ages and abilities welcome. We welcome one – off participants as well as regular ones!

Saturday morning once a month, 10.30am - 12pm

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 March 2025 for some spring songs.

Join us on Thursdays (6th, 13th, 20th and 27th), 7pm – 8.30pm, at the Fownhope Pavilion.

Subsequent choirs this year will be in June at the earlier time of 6.30 – 8pm and in October, 7 – 8.30pm, both on Thursday evenings. In late November / December we will meet on Sunday afternoons for our Village Carols.

Email Kate for more details.

Thursdays 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th March, 7 - 8.30pm.

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.