The date has now been set for the 2019 Quartet Night. Tuesday 19 November will see our multi-talented chorus members line up to outsing each other for bragging rights (and maybe a bottle of plonk). Don’t wait to be asked. If you would like to enter a quartet into this fun night, organise one. November may seem a long way […]
» Read moreFollowing the visit by Liverpool Barbershop Chorus to our practice night last year, we have been invited to join them at their practice night. The date chosen is Thursday 12 September. We would like as many members as possible to join us on what should be a very enjoyable evening.
» Read moreWe have been asked to provide a Barbershop performance on July 21st, the Sunday of the Formby Festival. This takes place on the Duke Street, park, close to Formby station. Our performance is likely to be around 1pm and we need a minimum of an octet. Can all members who are available to sing on that day please let Ray […]
» Read moreThe chorus have been asked to sing on board Saga’s brand new ship ‘Spirit of Discovery’, while it is docked in Liverpool on its maiden voyage.
» Read moreOn Tuesday, 2 April, The Wayfarers Chorus joined ‘Choral Pavilion’ for their end of term concert in the Floral Pavilion, New Brighton. Wayfarers opened the show, with a 20 minute set and a much demanded encore. Then Choral Pavilion took to the stage for the rest of the show. Choral Pavilion, part of the Simply Singing group, are a mixed […]
» Read moreSimply Singing, based in the Floral Pavilion New Brighton, was formed in 2010. They are 100 strong and regularly get 80 or so to their weekly rehearsals. They come together for fun, friendship and the health benefits that singing brings. They are mixed voices and their repertoire is pretty genera. Like Wayfarers, they collect for charity throughout the year. One […]
» Read moreAfter too long an absence, we reinstated our afterglow following last night’s practice. In addition to the normal group waiting for their train, several other members stayed after practice to just enjoy singing in 4 part close harmony. Having a limited number of tenors and baritones means we cannot guarantee we will always have 4 voice parts for the afterglow, […]
» Read moreSpringfield Court Nursing Home is a privately owned care home situated in the heart of rural Lancashire. The standard of care they offer to their residents has led to them being awarded an overall rating of ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission. The number of care homes in the UK which have been awarded this can be counted on the […]
» Read moreIt appears the care home have just won a very prestigious award, being one of only three care homes in the country to receive it. They are planning to celebrate the occasion next Wednesday. Apart from the residents, their families and a few dignitaries have also been invited. So it should be a full house. It is suggested […]
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