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RNLI Singing at Leigh Station – 19th December 2023

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A group of us met at Leigh station last Tuesday for carols in support of the RNLI. We had a good sing – a cappella style using the wonders of modern technology, a mobile phone with a piano app, to get our notes. The cakes from the coffee shop were a welcome treat – such a kind gesture from the proprietor. 

We raised over £745 – not a bad amount for 2 hours of singing and we must thank the rail passengers for the most generous giving. Well done to everyone who came along. The money we raised this year now takes the total support to the RNLI by the Southend Bach Choir to over £5,523.

HARP Carol Concert – 16th December 2023

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The Choir once again continued its tradition of supporting HARP as we teamed up for a Christmas Carol Concert at St. Andrew’s Church, Westcliff. The concert consisted of well known carols, Christmas songs and readings. Thanks to everyone for making it such a wonderful event. The latest news from our HARP contact, is that we raised over £1500 – an excellent amount and thank you to the generous giving of the audience.

We are so pleased that our total fund raising for HARP is now over £6,900. If you would like to know more about the work of HARP then please visit: harpsouthend.org.uk/.

Article courtesy of the Echo (see: https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/24000089.show-must-go—carols-southend-charity-tragic-death/)

We received the following letter from Anna Firth MP:

St Augustine’s Christmas Fair

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Some of our members attended the St Augustine’s Christmas Fair to promote the choir. This was purely a public relations exercise to let people know who we are, the work we do, and a name for the public to look for. We engaged with anyone who passed by. But recruitment in this format was a failure.

If there was any doubt of our presence, it came at the end when everyone was waiting for the draw to commence. There were endless delays and people became fidgety. At this point, the two members of the Southend Bach Choir began bawling “Why are we waiting?” to the tune of Adeste Fidelis. The public willingly joined-in with much laughter. The draw began within 30 seconds!

Crucifixion, St Albans Church – 26th March 2023

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What a fantastic concert we had! It was hard work but well worth it. It was great to see so many in the audience. What can one say about our two young soloists Nathan Stubbings (Tenor) and Johannes Gerges (Bass) – excellent – so much talent from two young gentlemen. They were both so complementary of the choir too and there was a sense of joy at being part of the SBC for the afternoon. Thanks to Roger Humphries for his excellent accompaniment and for battling with an organ that decided to be a bit temperamental on the day.

We raised £400 for the Bishop of Chelmsford’s Lent Appeal. Thank you to all who took part in making this a memorable concert.