Woolwich Singers need your help.

WHO ARE THE WOOLWICH SINGERS?

Woolwich Singers are a community choir whose aim is to bring music and funding to our local community in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. We are a not for profit organisation bound by a constitution and democratically run by 5 Trustees. The choir seeks to strengthen and build local community spirit and we aspire to vocal and social harmony. We are an inclusive choir who do not ask new members to audition and this enables people of all abilities to join in. Now in our 10th year, we have a membership of around 40 people which truly represents the diverse population of RBG.

We meet weekly and charge a small fee in order to pay our MD and pianist, plus other expenses such as Insurance.

Although we do perform at larger national events, our main focus is to entertain and raise funds for local events and charities which include:-

WHY WE NEED YOUR HELP

Since the choir started, the RBG have given us enormous support by offering us free rehearsal space at Woolwich Town Hall. This has allowed us to keep our weekly fees low and on a sliding scale which enables more people to participate.

Unforfunately, this offer has been temporarily withdrawn since the Covid outbreak as the spaces that were on offer to us are being used for Covid testing and additional office space. We have been paying for weekly rehearsal space since September and this has considerably depleted our reserves. We used to hold monthly raffles to raise extra funds to offset emergencies but we can't do this at present because of social distancing precautions.

Your donations will help us to continue rehearsing and to play in the community to raise funds for the choir until we are financially stable again and can return to the Town Hall .

HOW SINGING IMPACTS ON OUR MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY

We asked our members why they enjoyed being part of the choir - the positive response was overwhelming.

" Lifts my spirits and gives me something to look forward to every week"

"I've found a strong support network & feel that I'm part of a positive community"

"My social event each week. My me time is limited and this choir gives me joy"

" The reguar meetings ensure that I leave the house every week & meet lots of different people"

"Living alone with limited income it provides an affordable way to meet people & take part in an enjoyable experience every week"

"Everyone is accepted and valued for what they can contribute"

"WS genuinely welcomes everybody & is fully inclusive in the true sense. It is on this model that every community choir should be based"

" It helps feeling part of a group of people who care and ask how you are"

"When I joined the choir I was recovering from a serious health condition & singing really helped my health , well-being and mental health"

"Helped me feel less isolated.I've met new friends and loved ones"

"WS is unique - no auditions, no criteria, no stereotypes. It harmonises diversity and equality & embraces social inclusion"

"EVERY SINGER HAS A VOICE"

Some feedback from one of the carol concerts that we did just before Christmas:-

Woolwich Equitable " It was lovely having you here. I had some really good feedback from the customers. They loved it, really felt like Christmas was coming"

Thank you for your support and if you've enjoyed reading about us , please come and join us to sing for fun every week.

www.woolwichsingers.co.uk