February blog
I hope 2020 is treating you kindly 🙂 And sorry it’s been so long since I’ve been in touch! This blog’s got upcoming events in, but first, to catch up..
I led 1,000 singers for ‘Wrexham Singing Streets’ in September. We sang ‘Let it Be’ among other massed songs and the sun shone and the wind blew, and I must remember to comb my hair at the back! You can also see the fabulous signing choir wearing black at the front, who signed all the songs that day 🙂
I met some lovely people at ‘From Discord to Harmony’ singing workshops I did in Kent and Accrington in October and I had a wonderful time hosting the fabulous Helen Yeomans in Manchester for a workshop here in November.
December saw my Wrexham One World Community Choir host a fab Xmassy Fundraising evening with the local choir for homeless and marginalised people ‘Wrexham One Love’. We deffo put the FUN into
fundraising..
UPCOMING EVENTS:
I wanted to let you know about some very imminent upcoming events you may be interested in.
* Wednesday, 26th Feb: Am thrilled to be hosting ‘WINDBORNE’ again – they are a world class vocal folk quartet from Massachusetts, USA, and are currently touring the UK. They are ‘“A quartet the likes of which I haven’t seen since… Coope, Boyes and Simpson, the Watersons, or The Voice Squad. Just absolutely phenomenal!” -BBC Traveling Folk.
They did a cracking set in Wrexham a couple of weeks ago and are in Manchester on Wednesday Feb 26th. For more info and to book , click here
Their UK schedule is here
Saturday, 29th Feb: I’m doing a ’From Discord to Harmony ‘workshop in Chester , hosted by Ella Speirs. We’ll be singing some beautiful uplifting songs from around the world.To book and for more info click here
* Sunday 15th March: If you’re near the Horwich area I’m doing a ‘From Discord to Harmony’ workshop hosted by Kadenza Women’s choir . We’ll be doing some lovely heart opening songs <3 @ UCAN centre Hatfield Road, Bolton BL1 3BU.
10.30 to 3.30pm. Cost £10 per person and bring your own lunch. Tea and coffee provided.
To book a place contact Julia_simpkins@yahoo.co.uk or call 07966136169
*Saturday 13th June – In Preston, there’s a fabulous event for singers and a chance to raise money for Wateraid at the same time – Sing for Water North. Click here for more info
* 12th -19th August – am leading the daily singing sessions a the fabulous family friendly Sun and Moon Wellness Festival again – yay! One of my favourite weeks of the year. Click here for more info
* 23rd Aug – 4th Sept. Am thrilled to have been asked to lead singing sessions for 2 weeks in Skyros, Greece. A new venture for me! Here’s the link to their summer brochure https://www.skyros.com/skyros-brochure-2020.pdf
More ‘Singing Tribe’ workshop dates to follow. Email me if you’d like a workshop in your area. And remember..
Love to everyone, Carol