Springfield Court Nursing Home is a privately owned care home situated in the heart of rural Lancashire. The standard of care they offer to their residents has led to them being awarded an overall rating of ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission. The number of care homes in the UK which have been awarded this can be counted on the […]
» Read morePlans are well under way for a grand concert to be held in celebration of this major milestone in the chorus’ history. The Wayfarers have joined forces with Southport Rotary Club and, using the skills and talents of both, will produce a fun filled evening of song and music whilst at the same time adding to the coffers of local […]
» 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 […]
» Read moreWayfarers Barbershop Chorus was formed in 1989 and, since the start, various members have collected photos and newspaper clippings. Unfortunately not all are suitable for scanning onto the website, but those that are will gradually be added to our archive. Where better to start than with our first year. If you are interested in joining the Wayfarers Chorus please get […]
» Read moreOn Tuesday, January 8, we will be visited by a guest from America. He sings with the Cape Cod Surftones in Massachusetts and is currently over visiting family in Ormskirk. I’m sure he will be given the Wayfarers Chorus normal friendly welcome. [supsystic-social-sharing id=’1′]
» Read moreThe 2018 quartet night took place on 13 November and was arguably the best yet! Seven quartets took part, with 19 different singers including a couple of new members. Unfortunately, this year’s judge had to withdraw due to a last minute illness, hopefully not caused by the stress of judging such a high profile competition. Thankfully our audience were more […]
» Read moreAfter months of being badgered about forming a quartet to take part in the Quartet Night, the date is almost here. Tuesday 13 November is the date this year for the annual quartet night, the table below lists those brave folk who will bravely step up and, without the aid of a safety net, deliver two songs to an appreciative […]
» Read moreOn Friday, 12 October the Wayfarers Chorus once more competed in the music festival, against other choruses from the region. Our rivals this year were Just Voices, North West Harmony and Mersey Harmony and our songs were Pretty Woman, In My Life and Do You Hear The People Sing. We had virtually a full chorus singing this year, all wearing […]
» Read morePreparation for the 2018 Quartet Night, on November 13, is well underway and so far we have 6 quartets vying for the prestigious bragging rights. There is still time to submit your entry. Don’t wait for people to ask you to be in a quartet, if you fancy your chances get your other three voice parts sorted and let me […]
» Read moreOn 17 July, The Wayfarers Chorus of Southport presented a cheque for £500 to the Southport Soup Kitchen. The Wayfarers are a Barbershop chorus who regularly perform at various charity and private functions and have in the past provided charitable donations not just to the Soup Kitchen, but also other charities including Queenscourt Hospice and Macmillan Nurses. The £500 donation […]
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