Past Events
Neath Male Voice
The Neath Male Voice Choir has been twinned with Tamworth Ladies’ Choir since 1996. Since then numerous joint concerts have been staged both in South Wales and here in Tamworth. We have the pleasure of welcoming this wonderful choir to Tamworth for a joint concert on 14th July 2018
Treverva Male Voice Choir
The Tamworth Ladies’ Choir were also invited to sing with the the award-winning Treverva Male Voice Choir from Cornwall.
Recently Treverva Male Voice Choir made a visit to Tamworth with an outstanding performance in St. Editha’s Parish Church. The Ladies’ Choir visited Falmouth again on 30th April- 2nd May 2016 and sang in another very successful concert with Treverva MV Choir.
The Treverva Choir planned visit to us scheduled for May 2019 has had to be cancelled due to difficulties in finding a suitable accompanist to replace their regular and long standing one who is unavailable.
Culdrose Military Wives Choir
Whilst in Cornwall 30th April -2nd May 2016, for their concert with the Treverva Male Voice Choir the Tamworth Ladies’ Choir were fortunate enough to be able to have a concert with the Culdrose Military Wives Choir in Helston. This was a concert to remember!! The finale was sung by both choirs and was the Military Wives Prayer the very poignant “Wherever you Are” which when released was the second fastest selling single ever. Watch and listen to this link to YouTube to hear this special song:
Concert at Ward End Elim Church, Birmingham
11th June 2016 to raise funds for the church.
Concert at Polesworth Abbey
9th July 2016, Joint concert with Tamworth Male Voice Choir to raise funds for 2nd Company Polesworth Girls Brigade. A total of £553 was raised.
Guide Dogs for the Blind Concert, St Paul’s Church, Fazelely.
October 2016, Concert in aid of Guide Dogs for the Blind was well received and well attended and raised a signifcant amount for the Charity.
Carol Singing at ASDA Superstore, Tamworth
19th December 2016, our second year singing carols at this venue, this year the collection was for Macmillan Nurses
Carol singing at MacGregor Tythe Sheltered Housing.
The choir sang carols for the residents at their Christmas lunch
Trip to Hereford 5th March 2017
Choir trip to Hereford to attend a concert by Hereford Police Choir and our long established link choir, Neath Male Voice Choir.
Concert at Two Rivers School 30th March 2017
Concert at Two Rivers High School to raise funds for the PTA
Joint Concert with Tamworth Wind Band, 1st April 2017
Second annual joint concert with Tamworth Wind Band at St Editha’s Church Tamworth.
Raised over £800 for Myeloma UK and Acorns Children’s Hospice the Choir’s chosen charity for 2017
Joint Concert with Mercian Singers at Polesworth Abbey, raising funds for Polesworth Girls Brigade, 17th June 2017
This was the first time that the Ladies’ Choir had sung with the newly formed Mercian Singers and it was a great evening raising funds for Girls Brigade Leader training scheme.
Concert with Joyful Spirit in Weston super Mare, in aid of Weston Street Pastors, 13th May 2017
The joint concert with Joyful Spirit a community gospel choir based in Wrington in Somerset was a great success and raised several hundred pounds for Weston Street Pastors. The highlight of the evening (apart from the delicious cakes baked by the ladies of Joyful Spirit) was the joint finale of “You Raise Me Up”. This has now been uploaded to YouTube. For our new accompanist Hannah, this was her first concert with us and together with our super MD, Gail Brindley, she held it all together. The weekend was a great success, helped by very good weather.
Summer Sunday Afternoon Tea Concert, 6th August 2017
The afternoon was a great success and the Choir raised over £700 to go towards Choir funds. Cakes were made by choir members and were eaten heartily by the ninety or so members of the audience during the interval. This was new Musical Director, Hilary Griffiths first concert with the choir.
Concert in aid of Hope Village, Malawi at Elim Church Tamworth
23rd September 2017
A wonderful concert at Tamworth Elim Church to a very appreciative audience.
A total of £501 was raised for Hope Village project in Malawi which is supported partly by donations from the Elim Church.
Light up a Life Service,
3rd December 2017
for St Giles Hospice at the Coton Centre,
Concert in aid of Alzheimer’s Society.
St Edithas Church, Tamworth,
7th December 2017
Afternoon Christmas Concert with Mulled Wine and Mince Pies
St Editha’s Community Room, Tamworth
17th December 2017
Joint Concert with Tamworth Wind Band
St Editha’s Church, raising funds for St Giles Hospice
24th March 2018
Joint Concert with Mercian Singers
Lichfield Methodist Church, Tamworth St. Lichfield
in aid of Alzhiemer’s Society
19th May 2018
Raised over £1,000 for the Charity
Afternoon Christmas Concert with Mulled Wine and Mince Pies
St Editha’s Community Room, Tamworth
17th December 2017
Joint Concert with Tamworth Wind Band
St Editha’s Church, raising funds for St Giles Hospice
24th March 2018
Joint Concert with Mercian Singers
Lichfield Methodist Church, Tamworth St. Lichfield
in aid of Alzhiemer’s Society
19th May 2018
Raised over £1,000 for the Charity
We Love Tamworth Event, Castle Grounds
1st September 2018
Guess the weight of cake, guess number of sweets in the jar and name the Teddy on our stall.
Joint Concert with Shifnal Male Voice Choir
Trinity Methodist Church, Shifnal.
6th October 2018.
Another very enjoyable evening with fine singing by both choirs.
Remembrance Day Service
Sunday 11th November
Castle Grounds, Tamworth
Light up a Life Service
for St Giles Hospice
St Editha’s Church
1st December 2018
Our fifth year of providing the musical content for this service
Christmas Afternoon Mince Pie and Mulled Wine Concert
St Editha’s Community Room, College Lane, Tamworth
9th December 2018
Another great afternoon tea party with a very lively audience
Choir Annual Dinner
Lea Marston Hotel, 20th January 2019
Another year gone!!!
Celebrated very enjoyably again at Lea Marston Hotel.
This year we were entrtained at our tables by magician, Sam Wilson.
Thanks to our Chairman Diane Gilbert for organising such a great event
Joint Concert with Tamworth Wind Band
St Edithas’ Church,
30th March, 2019
This concert raised money for St Giles Hospice and it was the fourth time that the two musical groups had performed together.
A joint rendition of Jerusalem complete with the newly refurbished church organ was a fitting end to a wonderful concert
Joint Concert with Mercian Singers
St Editha’s Church
12th May 2019
Another very successful concert which raised over £500 for Alzheimers Society
Summer Afternoon Tea Concert
St Editha’s Community Room,
College Lane, Tamworth
4th August 2019
Another very successful concert with various members of the choir demonstrating their musical skills with solo spots.
Concert with Shifnal Male Voice Choir
Polesworth Abbey
5th October 2019
Another very successful concert with the gentlemen of Shifnal MVC
Concert as guests of Mercian Singers
St Editha’s Church, Tamworth
19th October, 2019
Our second concert of the year with Mercian Singers , this time as their guests for their annual concert.
A very good evening at a full St Editha’s Church
St Giles Hospice Light up a Life Service
St Editha’s Church
7th December, 2019
Another evening supporting St Giles Hospice.
Christmas Afternoon Concert
with mince pies and mulled wine
St Editha’s Community Room
8th December, 2019
Another of our annual Christmas concerts with mince pies and mulled wine afterwards, very well received by the audience.
Tamworth Victorian Christmas Fayre
Castle Grounds, Tamworth
14th December, 2019
A very cold late afternoon singing carols to very few people!!!
Carol Singing at The Amington Inn, Tamworth
16th December, 2019
A great evening of carol singing with our very generous hosts from the Amington Inn who provided refreshments and a buffet to sustain us.
Carol Singing at Lea Marston Hotel
Lea Marston Hotel
24th December, 2019
Well received concert for those staying at the hotel over Christmas
Choir Annual Dinner
Lea Marston Hotel
2nd February 2020
Good food and good company at our first social event of 2020
Singing at Tamworth Assembly Rooms
7th March 2020
The choir took part in the staging of a musical story of the 130 year history of The Assembly Rooms called “The Days of Abigail Skyrocket”.
Concert with City of Coventry Male Voice Choir
14th March, 2020
This concert was postponed to a date yet to be agreed due to the Coronavirus19 outbreak.