Southport and Formby National Trust
We have been invited to sing for SoFA, at their November monthly meeting. We sang for them last March and they loved us. Further details to follow once the booking is confirmed
» Read moreWe have been invited to sing for SoFA, at their November monthly meeting. We sang for them last March and they loved us. Further details to follow once the booking is confirmed
» Read moreThe Wayfarers Chorus were pleased to be able to donate £500 recently, to local charity ‘Compassion Acts‘. Compassion Acts are working to reduce poverty and increase social wellbeing in and around Southport. Wayfarers chose Compassion Acts, as a small local charity to whom our donation will make a big difference. Click HERE to read the thank-you letter received from Compassion […]
» Read moreThe Wayfarers Chorus based ‘Foremost’ quartet (Jeff, Garry, Ian & Pete) made two appearances last night (19 February), first singing at an independent living residence and then moving on to an open mic night, bringing a little variety to the guitar based acts. Blackwood Court, in Woolton, hold regular social evenings, featuring dinner and entertainment. As there is insufficient space […]
» Read moreThe Wayfarers Chorus recently donated £650 to the Southport Soup Kitchen and were given a tour of the premises, including the impressive food bank. The Soup Kitchen provides ‘ Warm food, a place to rest and good company for the disadvantaged of Southport UK ‘ and Wayfarers Chorus is proud to be able to support such a good cause. Pictured […]
» Read moreOn Sunday 21 July, members of the Wayfarers Chorus, under the name ‘The Mysterons’, performed at the Formby Festival. The weather stayed dry and sunny (just), but the blustery wind proved a challenge as the microphones had no foam on them and picked up every gust. Despite the challenges, the octet+ gained the attention of the crowds and the sound […]
» Read moreOn Friday 21 June, the Wayfarers Barbershop Chorus, in conjunction with The Rotary Club of Southport, held a charity concert to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the chorus’ formation. The concert venue was The Gild Hall in Formby and the nominated charity was Cancer Research UK. As per previous concerts held by Wayfarers Chorus, the event was a total sell […]
» Read moreThe Wayfarers Chorus is 30 years old in 2019 and, to celebrate, we are holding a concert which will feature the chorus and guest artists. The line-up for the concert has now been finalised and a most enjoyable evening is in store. All proceeds will be donated to Cancer Research UK, the chosen charity of joint organisers, Wayfarers Chorus and […]
» Read moreOn Sunday April 14, The Wayfarers Chorus performed along with the National Young Musician of The Year, Angelina Dorlin-Barlow, at a charity dinner organised by the North West region of Cancer Research UK. The Wayfarers Chorus opened the entertainment, performing a variety of songs from our repertoire before Angelina took over to give a virtuoso solo performance. Following this, Wayfarers […]
» Read moreOn Tuesday, 2 April, The Wayfarers Chorus joined ‘Choral Pavilion’ for their end of term concert in the Floral Pavilion, New Brighton. Wayfarers opened the show, with a 20 minute set and a much demanded encore. Then Choral Pavilion took to the stage for the rest of the show. Choral Pavilion, part of the Simply Singing group, are a mixed […]
» Read more2019 is an auspicious year for The Wayfarers Chorus. We were founded in 1989 and have been entertaining audiences (and ourselves) ever since. In that time we have raised thousands of pounds for charities, including Macmillan, Queenscourt Hospice and the Southport Soup Kitchen. At the inaugural meeting, held on February 14 1989, Colin Wayte was appointed as ‘Stage Manager’. Colin […]
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