Christmas hats are not part of our uniform but we do like to wear them!!
Unisex Hoodie
The original choir in 2017
The original choir in 2017
We joined Wicor Primary School for their Last Night of the Proms evening. It was our first performance, so there were a few nerves but we sang well and enjoyed it.
We joined Wicor Primary School for their Last Night of the Proms evening. It was our first performance, so there were a few nerves but we sang well and enjoyed it.
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Ruth, our amazing MD
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Unisex fleece (colour on logo is purple, not pink)
Guests joined in with the hats and Christmas jumpers
2018. Wicor Primary Summer Concert
2018. Wicor Primary Summer Concert
We sang at the Wicor Primary School concert again in 2018. It was always a joy to work with the children's choir, Vox Rox
We sang at the Wicor Primary School concert again in 2018. It was always a joy to work with the children's choir, Vox Rox
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Men's long sleeved polo
Ruth kept us all in tune on the keyboard
2019 Afternoon Tea Concert
2019 Afternoon Tea Concert
We decided to hold an afternoon tea for family and friends to raise money for charity in July 2019. A lot of work but hugely appreciated by every0ne and we raised over £500
We decided to hold an afternoon tea for family and friends to raise money for charity in July 2019. A lot of work but hugely appreciated by every0ne and we raised over £500
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whole choir - almost
whole choir - almost
Almost everyone - ready for the concert to begin
Almost everyone - ready for the concert to begin
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Men's short sleeved polo
Dot made sure everyone was joining in
2019 Afternoon Tea Concert Performance
Frivolity in the ranks!! Pre c0ncert
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ladies t- shirts
2019 Royal Victoria Country Park
2019 Royal Victoria Country Park
What a joy to be able to sing in the recently renovated chapel at Royal Victoria Country Park, with those lovely stained glass windows as a backdrop.
What a joy to be able to sing in the recently renovated chapel at Royal Victoria Country Park, with those lovely stained glass windows as a backdrop.
Lots of Happy Hugs
Trish introducing the first songs
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Picnic by the sea in 2019
Picnic by the sea in 2019
During the school summer holidays we try to meet socially or to sing outside for fun.
During the school summer holidays we try to meet socially or to sing outside for fun.
some of the tune section
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Men's short sleeved t-shirt
Remembrance Service 2019
Remembrance Service 2019
We sang the very apt and emotional song "Bring Him Home" from the musical, "Les Miserables", at the remembrance service in November 2019.
We sang the very apt and emotional song "Bring Him Home" from the musical, "Les Miserables", at the remembrance service in November 2019.
some Lows and Altos
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Sew (or pin) on patch for a top of your choice
2019 Christmas Lights Event Warm Up
2019 Christmas Lights Event Warm Up
A quick warm up of voices and bodies before going out into the cold of Portchester Precinct to sing at the Christmas lights switch on.
A quick warm up of voices and bodies before going out into the cold of Portchester Precinct to sing at the Christmas lights switch on.
sailor boys - We do love a sea shanty and it was great to showcase our men singing "Safe & Sound"
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Umbrella (fold down to handbag size)
2019 Portchester Community Centre Christmas Fayre
2019 Portchester Community Centre Christmas Fayre
We were invited to sing Christmas songs to entertain the shoppers at the Christmas Fayre. Christmas hats and jumpers were not compulsory but.......
We were invited to sing Christmas songs to entertain the shoppers at the Christmas Fayre. Christmas hats and jumpers were not compulsory but.......
Ensemble with beanie hat (not often available)
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2019 St Mary's Church Carol Service
2019 St Mary's Church Carol Service
It was the first of our two carol services at St Mary's Church, Portchester last night. Such a beautiful place to sing in. As a Saxon church built in 1130, those walls must have heard many styles of singing over the years. Not sure if the Augustinian monks clapped along to their plainsong - but we did manage to encourage the congregation to clap along to "In Excelsis Deo". It was the first time we'd tried clapping and singing at the same time to that song, but most of us managed it!
It was the first of our two carol services at St Mary's Church, Portchester last night. Such a beautiful place to sing in. As a Saxon church built in 1130, those walls must have heard many styles of singing over the years. Not sure if the Augustinian monks clapped along to their plainsong - but we did manage to encourage the congregation to clap along to "In Excelsis Deo". It was the first time we'd tried clapping and singing at the same time to that song, but most of us managed it!
Ensemble with beanie hat (not often available) back view
Ensemble with beanie hat (not often available) back view
Slightly sinister looking model!!
Slightly sinister looking model!!
Let There Be Peace
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2021 At the Community Centre
2021 At the Community Centre
Socially distanced seating for choir rehearsals for a while after Covid. We had been closed for many months and it was wonderful, if a little scary, to be back together singing again.
Socially distanced seating for choir rehearsals for a while after Covid. We had been closed for many months and it was wonderful, if a little scary, to be back together singing again.
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January 2022 AGM Official photo
January 2022 AGM Official photo
We'd come a long way in 5 years. From less than 20 members in 2017 to 40 in 2022. Called for a group photo.
We'd come a long way in 5 years. From less than 20 members in 2017 to 40 in 2022. Called for a group photo.
Susan's beautiful rendition of "I Due Fiumi" by Einaudi
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Dec 2022 Portchester Precinct Lighting Up Event Rehearsal
Dec 2022 Portchester Precinct Lighting Up Event Rehearsal
It was good to be part of Portchester's Christmas Light celebration. The weather was kind to us and the precinct was packed. For the first time we were early on in the programme which meant we actually had an audience! Here's our final practise from the evening before.
It was good to be part of Portchester's Christmas Light celebration. The weather was kind to us and the precinct was packed. For the first time we were early on in the programme which meant we actually had an audience! Here's our final practise from the evening before.
"Choir Director, because full time, multitasking ninja isn't an actual job ti
"Choir Director, because full time, multitasking ninja isn't an actual job ti
Ruth doesn't like flowers at the end of the show so we interrupted proceedings to present her with a new choir top. "Choir Director, because full time, multitasking ninja isn't an actual job title"
Ruth doesn't like flowers at the end of the show so we interrupted proceedings to present her with a new choir top. "Choir Director, because full time, multitasking ninja isn't an actual job title"
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Official photo 2023
Official photo 2023
By 2023 we had decided against the lilac accessories and went for a more uniform look with just our logo in the front of everyone's top.
By 2023 we had decided against the lilac accessories and went for a more uniform look with just our logo in the front of everyone's top.
Erin introduced her friend Maddie
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2023 Sailing into a new future
2023 Sailing into a new future
We were privileged to be invited to sing at Katie (a choir member) and Atif's wedding reception at Portchester Sailing Club. Katie had chosen "I Can't Help Falling in Love with You". The fact that there were only 20 or so of us didn't hinder us from doing justice to that beautiful song.
We were privileged to be invited to sing at Katie (a choir member) and Atif's wedding reception at Portchester Sailing Club. Katie had chosen "I Can't Help Falling in Love with You". The fact that there were only 20 or so of us didn't hinder us from doing justice to that beautiful song.
Maddie's guest spot
Maddie's guest spot
It was lovely to have Maddie back to choir just for this performance of a jazz number
It was lovely to have Maddie back to choir just for this performance of a jazz number
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Jan introducing our comedy spot
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Loved Me Do
Loved Me Do
Dot, our resident comedian. and Barbie brought us the Beatles singing Love Me Do,
Dot, our resident comedian. and Barbie brought us the Beatles singing Love Me Do,
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Beatle in trouble!!
The other Beatles looking stunned!!
Dots Singalong Spot
The nnew T-shirt fits!!
Geraldine introducing the final section
Count On Me
Count On Me
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Que Sera
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Bohemian Rhapsody
Que Sera
Vice Chair Thank you's by Chris
Dot's thank you to Ruth
We're Knacker - knackered
Official photo November 2024
Fun photo November 2024
