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Our singing group, led by Sue Higgins, rehearses from\u00a06.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m. on Thursday evenings in St Stephen’s church.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

We sing a wide variety of music, including church choral music, popular songs, musicals – in fact, anything that we think we would enjoy. \u00a0We perform at special services in church and also at events such as the Harvest Supper. New members are always welcome – you don’t have to read music to sing with us. We rehearse most weeks but it’s always wise to\u00a0check first<\/a>\u00a0before you come along for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rehearsals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Rehearsals take place every Thursday evening between 6.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m. at St Stephen’s Church.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Performance dates for your diaries in 2026:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sunday, 5th April, 10 am. Easter Sunday at St Stephen’s<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday 19th May, 7 pm. Belltower Centenary Service at St Stephen’s<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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