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Many of our concerts help with fundraising for local and national charities or for a specific project. In recent years we have supported local churches, and helped to raise money for ‘Water for Kalamba’, Mary's Meals, children with Batten Disease and the local MS Society. We are happy to sing at weddings and funerals; many of the congregation have said how uplifting it is to hear singing at these occasions.
We pride ourselves on being a welcoming and friendly group, which not only sings together but has a lot of fun along the way. We are always keen to hear from potential new members – it helps if you can read music, but it is not necessary. More important is enthusiasm, the ability to follow a tune, and a willingness to practise at home.
We would also like to reach out to aspiring young musicians who would be interested in performing with us at our concerts.
Concerts
2025 has been a busy year so far!
In June we staged our first summer concert of the year, at St Thomas' Church in Peter Street. The afternoon event was a lovely occasion, raising funds for St Helens MS Society and St Thomas' Church. The appreciative audience and the wonderful welcome from the parish community contributed to the pleasant afternoon - and the rain did not dampen the atmosphere!
Later that month we returned to Corpus Christi Church in Rainford. This concert was organised to support the SDS Sisters and their project to build an orphanage. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening and the hospitality of the parishioners. A grand total of £2800 was raised for the Sisters!
September 2025 saw the Singers reunited with their friends from the MS Society at one of their social events. It is always a pleasure to sing with them - their enthusiasm and cheerfulness are so inspirational. The event is very relaxed and informal, and so joyous.
In October we returned to Birchley for 'Anything Goes', which featured music from the 20s right through to the 80s. What a fabulous evening - a combination of foot-tapping numbers and an audience who were up on their feet from the start. Thank you to everyone who made the evening so special!
Our most recent event was the Remembrance concert at St Helens Town Hall, as guests of Valley Brass Band. It was a privilege to participate with them and the North West Veterans Corps of Drums. What a fitting and poignant way to mark Remembrance weekend.
Future events include: in November, Carols at Crank Nursery; and in December we round off our year with the 'Tree of Remembrance' service organised by the Friends of St Helens Cemetery, and our Christmas Concert at St Mary's RC Church in Birchley. More details are on the 'Events' section of the website. In addition we have two private engagements. Do contact us if you are planning an event or fundraiser, and we will be happy to discuss it with you.
Social events
Just before our summer break in July 2025, we enjoyed a wonderful evening in honour of Vint Brennan, who was celebrating 60 years of singing with us. Vint played many a solo part on stage in our Gilbert & Sullivan productions and has served as Chairman on the Singers Committee. Vint, John Appleton, Wilf Fildes and Tony Moran (our very own 'Take This') have accumulated over 200 years of singing between them. Congratulations to you all and thank you for your magnificent support!
Rehearsals - Monday evenings 7.30pm - 9.30pm, St Julie's Church Hall,
Howards Lane, Eccleston, St Helens WA10 5HJ
All are welcome to join us.