Full address given on request as this is a private residence

We will sing rounds and harmonies from many traditions and languages around the globe. African, Celtic, Rainforest, Gospel and so much more….

Since I began teaching in 2017, I have taught songs from many inspiring harmony teachers like John Bowker and numerous NVN singers from past and present.

No singing experience needed. All songs are taught by ear.

If you want information about dates of these events, here is the link to the Whatsapp group – https://chat.whatsapp.com/E2DuTkgekgQ68I0jGD0WJX

Usually on Saturdays or Sundays

Museum in the Park, Stroud

This friendly, informal group is led by Eleanor Holliday and is for any adults who feel they need a mid-week boost. Each week different seasonal and folk songs from across the UK and around the world are chosen for us to sing. Singing can help with breathing, posture, mental focus, memory and concentration, and singing together with others helps us find a sense of community and social connection, all important for our health and wellbeing. It can also be good fun!

All you need is a willingness to join in and commit to the series, and fairly good eyesight – as the song words are written up on a flipchart. If you’d like to book, or have any questions, please email museum@stroud.gov.uk or contact The Museum in the Park on 01453 763394.

Wednesdays 10.30am

St Laurence Hall, The Shambles, Stroud, GL51AP

I’ve finally done what I’ve been promising to do for a long while and I’ve booked in a slot for a New Afternoon Choir.

This choir will have all the yumminess of Stroud Folk Choir, singing rousing shanties, joyous celebration songs, haunting laments, catchy ditties and songs celebrating the natural world around us. Traditional and contemporary folk songs from our own fair isles and from other cultures around the world taught in 3 and 4 part harmony. We will also spend more time doing circle singing and playing gentle and accessible voice and rhythm games.

This is for people who love to sing and prefer daytimes to evenings, for anyone who’d like to be part of a cross-generational singing community and learn new songs to take away with them. Families are welcome.

Children over 5 are more than welcome if they want to sing, as well as tweens and teens, though must all be accompanied by a responsible adult. Younger children are not excluded but this is not a specific parent and toddler group and the integrity of the singing we do together is important in order for the cross generational nature of the choir to work, so I ask that your little one is likely to be settled during the sessions.

This is a non-audition community choir and we’ll be learning the songs by ear, so there is no need for you to read music. Words will often be provided for the  more lengthy songs.

We’ll team up with members of Stroud Folk Choir and Sing Ahoy! (Dursley) for some collaborative outings, performances and local community events.

Our trial session will be on Tuesday 8th October and will continue weekly during term time.

These sessions will be drop in whilst we grow and the cost will be:

• £8 per Adult
• £5 per child over 12
• £3 per child 5-11
• Cash or Card on the door

Please see http://withonevoice.co.uk for more information on the choirs, workshops, retreats and courses that I run.

Tuesdays 3.45pm-5.15pm

Stroud Maternity Unit, Field Road, Stroud, GL5 2JB - and Trinity Rooms Community Hub, Field Road, Stroud, GL5 2HZ

MamaSings – Stroud Maternity Mother & Baby Singing

Gentle lullabies, uplifting songs and simple harmonies. Something to sooth and entertain both mother and baby while meeting other new mums and babies in your local area.

THURSDAY MORNINGS – 2 groups / 2 venues

9.50am-10.50am – at Stroud Maternity Unit (SMU)

FREE to attend. These sessions are for pregnant women & mothers with babies 0-6 months old.

11am-12pm – at Trinity Rooms Community Hub (on Field Road, opposite SMU)

FREE to attend. These sessions are for mothers with babies 6-12 months old.

Both sessions are free to attend as they are kindly funded by Stroud Hospital’s League Of Friends. No booking necessary. These are both drop in sessions for families in the Stroud and nearby surrounding area.

Thursdays 9.50am-10.50am AND Thursdays 11am-12pm