Past Events
All planned concerts and engagements for 2020 up to December 2021 were then cancelled due to the Corona Virus outbreak and subsequent lockdowns and restrictions.
The choir’s first outing after lockdown and the easing of restrictions was to sing at the “Light up a Life” service at St Editha’s Church for St Giles Hospice on 4th December 2021
The day after the St Giles service the choir held their annual Afternoon Christmas Mulled Wine and Mince Pie Concert at St Editha’s Community Rooms. This was a great success and the choir were able to sing together without the use of Zoom for the first time for many months.
We were once again invited to sing carols and Christmas songs at The Amington Inn on 12th December 2021 .
The final engagement for 2021 was at The Queens Head public house in Lichfield where a small group of members sang a selection of carols and Christmas songs.
Whenever possible when restrictions allowed in 2021 members of the choir have sung a selection of traditional songs at Tamworth Memory Café which is designed for people suffering with Dementia. This will be an ongoing regular engagement for the choir.
The Choir’s more recent concerts and events are listed below and this shows the wide range of concerts and venues included in the diary.
Monday 7th February 2022
Choir visit to see the “Opera Boys” at the Prince of Wales Theatre, Cannock. The first social event of 2022.
Friday 11th March 2022
The choir provided backing vocals and sang a couple of songs from their own repertoire supporting the Tenors Unlimited – That’s Amore, nationwide tour, at Tamworth Assembly Rooms.
Saturday 9th April 2022
Concert at St Peter’s Church, Tamworth with guests The City of Coventry Male Voice Choir.
The evening was a great success and Hilary Griffiths who is Musical Director of both choirs breathed a sigh of relief when it was over.
Saturday 7th May 2022
Joint concert with Mercian Singers and the school choir of the Landau Forte Academy at St Editha’s Church for Ukrainian Charities.
Saturday 18th June 2022
A concert at St Editha’s Church, Tamworth, with guest choir Joyful Spirit Gospel Choir from the Weston super Mare area of Somerset.
Tuesday 2nd August 2022
The choir took part in an event to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson’s UK at All Saints Church, Sheepy Magna. Over £1000 was raised.
Sunday 7th August 2022
The annual Summer Afternoon Tea and Cakes Concert was held at St. Editha’s Community Room
Saturday 15th October 2022
The Choir were the guests of Mercian Singers at their Annual Concert at St Editha’s Church, Tamworth
Sunday 11th December 2022
The Choir’s Annual Christmas Mince Pies and Mulled Wine Concert was a great success.
Tuesday 13th December 2022
The Choir performed at All Saints Church, Sheepy Magna at a concert to raise money for Parkinson’s UK.
Sunday 29th January 2023
The Choir Annual Dinner was held at Wishaw Country Sports carvery and over sixty attended this very enjoyable and low key event.
1st April 2023
The joint concert with Tamworth Wind Band at St Paul’s Church, Fazeley was a great success and it was a pleasure to join the wind band again.
Saturday 13th May 2023
Several members of the choir attended the annual concert of Morriston Rugby Football Club Male Choir in Morriston, near Swansea.They were guests of Mr Paul Knight a long time supporter of Tamworth Ladies’ Choir who travels from Neath to all TLC concerts. Paul is now a member of the Morriston RFC Male Choir since the decline of the Neath Male Voice Choir. TLC have had many joint concerts with Neath MVC over a long period of time.
Sunday 6th August 2023
Our annual Summer Afternoon Tea and Cakes Concert was a great success again with a capacity audience at St Editha’s Community Room. The audience were not only treated to some terrific singing from the choir but also tap dancers, poets, a ukulele group and a love song Y Deryn Pur (The Pure Bird) sung in Welsh by choir member Gaynor Goddard.
Friday 29th September 2023
A few members of the choir went to Bonehill Lodge Residential Care Home where one of its former members, Thelma Peet is a resident.
The Ladies sang a range of well known songs from the musicals as well as old time classics . Thelma was able to join the choir and sing along with some of her personal favourites.
Saturday 11th November 2023
A group of ladies from the choir with their friends and partners attended a concert in Ludlow given by Ludlow Male Voice Choir and their guests The Morriston RFC Male Voice Choir, a premier Welsh choir.
Sunday 19th November 2023
Thirteen members of the choir are attending a Choir Festival at Stoke Golding organised by the Ambion Voices Choir. The Ladies’ choir Musical Director Hilary Griffiths lead one of the Workshops.
Friday 1st December 2023
The Choir sang at a Memorial Service in St Editha’s Church, organised by Co-op Funeral Care and St Giles Hospice.
Sunday 10th December 2023
Annual Christmas Mince Pies and Mulled Wine Concert at St Editha’s Community Rooms, was a great success with a sell out audience. The choir were joined by guests the nationally well known Tuxedo Junction Barbershop Chorus.
Sunday 28th January 2024
Choir Annual Lunch at Wishaw Country Sports. The choir decided to use this venue again as it was exceptional for our 2023 Annual Lunch.
Saturday 17th February 2024
Concert at St Editha’s Church Tamworth in aid of the Cohort 4 charity. This charity provides support for women in North Warwickshire who are survivors of abuse, have previous convictions, mental health difficulties, are lonely and isolated or financially disadvantaged. On this occasion the choir were joined by The Rock Choir who sang a variety of well know pop classics.
Saturday 20th April 2024
The Choir renewed their long term acquaintance with the Shifnal and District Male Voice Choir for a very successful joint concert in Shifnal.
Sunday 4th August 2024
The annual Summer Afternoon Tea and Cakes concert at St Editha’s Community Rooms was again a great success with a full house entertained by the choir and performances by members of the choir.
Friday 16th August 2024 – Tuesday 20th August 2024
We visited the Isle of Man for a short tour and singing at a number of venues on the island. The Choir’s Musical Director, Hilary Griffiths, is originally from the island and her parents and other family members are still resident there. She was delighted to be able to showcase Tamworth Ladies’ Choir which has thrived under her musical leadership.
Wednesday 2nd October 2024
The Ladies once again appeared with Tenors Unlimited when they appeared at Tamworth Assembly Rooms as part of their national tour. The ladies sang with them and also performed a few songs from their own current repertoire.
Sunday 8th December 2024
Our annual Christmas Cakes and Mulled Wine Concert at St Editha’s Community Rooms with this year our guests were the Earl Shilton Handbell Ringers. Once again a sell out concert
Thursday 19th December 2024
A number of the ladies sang Christmas songs and carols at Haunton Hall Care Home, Haunton. They were accompanied by some our ukulele playing choir members.
Sunday 26th January, 2025
The Choir held their annual lunch once again at Wishaw Country Sports. The event was well attended and all enjoyed the food and convivial atmosphere.
Saturday 24th May, 2025
The Spring Concert at St Editha’s Church was a great success. We were joined by The Woodland Singers Ladies’ Choir from Rugby.
A donation from the proceeds of the concert was made to the RNIB