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2023
Singing for Pleasure today is one of the oldest community Choirs in and around Hertfordshire and continues to thrive and raise money for charity.
April 2024
Singing with Joy and Glee
A small group of us came together to sing for the residents and staff at Anson Court Care Home of Welwyn Garden City. A great time was had by all. Special thanks to all the staff and residents.
September 2023
New Term
We decided to advertise for new members in out local news paper.
SFP was started by Glynis Rogers and her husband Cliff in 1980, and the group will celebrate its 43rd birthday in November.
To date, the choir has raised more than £200,000 for local and national charities, and in the early 2000s it was twinned with a choir in Gif-sur-Yvette, France.
Glynis said: "Unfortunately, my husband passed away in November 2014. I had to make a decision, do I carry on or call it a day?
"I carried on as this is my husband’s legacy. I am training our youngest son, Andrew, to take over from me when the time is right (It isn’t yet!)."
Along with many choirs in the area, SPF took a hit to its membership during Covid.
Glynis said: "I did keep our rehearsal night going on Zoom, but I appreciate it's not the same as singing with all your friends!
"I’m so very lucky to have a fabulous accompanist in Steve Povey and a wonderful, warm, friendly choir to be with."
While SPF is not a church choir, rehearsals take place at Howlands Baptist Church, and will start up again at 8pm on Friday, September 8.
To get in touch call Glynis on 07717 329921 or email sfpwgc80@gmail.com.
As printed in the Welwyn Hatfield Times.
May 2023
Coronation celebration
Coronation celebration
Coronation celebration
We had a festive rehearsal in honour of the Coronation of King Charles III.
Refreshments
Coronation celebration
Coronation celebration
We did our own version Last Night of the Proms with all the pomp and circumstance and great refreshments.
April 2022
Entertaining the Shoppers
Singing for Pleasure was in the Howard Centre on the 9th April raising Money once again for The Fire Fighters Charity.
May 2022
New Venue
We have moved to Howlands Baptist Church in Welwyn Garden City
Steve
Always likes to have fun on the piano
Enjoying our new Venue
We really do like to sing for pleasure
June 2022
Joint Rehearsal
As we prepare for our 3 in Harmony Jubilee Concert Concert. Singing for Pleasure was joined by Welwyn Garden City Male Voice Choir and Welwyn Garden City Band.
September 2022
Cheque Presentation
Money raised from our summer concert was handed over to a representative of Isabel Hospice who talked to the choir about the important work the Hospice does.
£877.88 Raised
Many thanks to all who supported this concert.
3 in Harmony
We were joined by representatives from Welwyn Garden City Male Voice Choir and Welwyn Garden City Band.
Shoppers Carols 2021
Singing in the Howard Centre
We Sang to the shoppers in the Howard Centre in aid of Herts Domestic Abuse.
Christmas Cheer
Despite the cold weather we always have a great time.
Festive Fun
We were joined by street entertainers as we sang festive songs of the season. We are delighted to have raised over £300 for this charity.
January 2020
Social Evening
The choir social evening was held at the Red Lion Pub in Hatfield. A wonderful evening was had by all along with the fantastic food as we came together for a really enjoyable time.
Zoom Rehearsals
Beating Covid-19
Keeping the SFP choir family together
Still Having Fun!
Despite the situation of not being able to come together and sing we have found new ways to keep the music going.