2020 has been a strange year for all Choirs, the Blackdown Community Choir being no exception. Claire was determined to keep the choir going in whatever way possible, so we have had a mix of Zoom sessions and outdoor meetings at Wellington Rugby Club. The last meeting before the Christmas break saw 30 choir members… Read more »
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Spring Term 2021
The choir Spring term is from 14th January to 25th March 2021 with half-term on 18th February. We will continue to meet virtually on Zoom, alternating with open air sessions, weather and Covid regulations permitting, at Wellington Rugby Club.
Read moreMaureen Williams, ‘Mo’
We were saddened to hear of the death on 14th November of one of our most stalwart and enthusiastic choir members, Mo Williams, at the age of 90. She sang with us until just days before she died. Her fortitude and determination to continue in spite of increasing ill-health was an inspiration to all of… Read more »
Read moreSinging together again – at the Rugby Club
The choir was very keen to meet again for the joy of actually singing together. Following discussion with the Wellington Rugby Club and a very stringent risk assessment, a small group of hardy singers met to sing in the open braving the cool night air. It was nothing compared with the hail, wind and rain… Read more »
Read moreChoir September 2020
The online Zoom choir meetings start again for the Autumn term on Thursday 17th September at 7.30pm
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