West Wickham and Shirley Baptist Church, Wickham Rd, Croydon CR0 8EH

A friendly, inclusive, acapella choir where you just turn up and sing. No commitment needed and no performances. We meet because we love singing and the benefits it brings to mind, body and soul. Some harmonies are taught, some are made up. Members are encouraged to try new things in a safe space. We start every evening with names and an icebreaker so that everyone feels included. Once a term we have a bring and share meal where friends and family are invited to an informal singalong. The choir leader, Jo Bega, is passionate about inclusive, joyful singing and tries to be super-encouraging.

Monday evenings in term time from 7 to 9pm with a tea break in the middle

Woodway Close, Teignmouth, Devon

Harmony singing in circle.

Weekly sessions run in my home in Teignmouth Wednesdays 7.15 - 9pm. Maximum number 20 so weekly reservation is required. Email for more information.

online

We sing simple rounds and harmonies of a spiritual nature in a meditative atmosphere, with an emphasis on immersing ourselves in the sound. I increasingly choose themes for each session which are connected with the natural world e.g. celebrating the seasons.

Singing online is different from in-person, though enjoyable in its own way. The benefits are still the joy of singing with others (even if you can’t hear them) and using your body, breath and voice to centre you. Many have said they are more confident to sing out as no-one else can hear them!

All are welcome and each session stands alone, though one of the wonderful things about singing is how it brings complete strangers together very quickly.

Email me for the Zoom link.

Third Sunday of the month 7.15-8.45pm

Burnham Park Hall, Windsor Lane, Burnham, SL1 7HR

Sound and Song Burnham follows the Singing Mamas model of community group singing . Our project is fully funded and our focus is on perinatal wellbeing, but any new mum is welcome. Join us to learn simple and beautiful tunes, connect with fellow lovely mamas, relax with a cuppa, all while the little ones bask in the glorious vibrations from singing.

Includes:

• Time to connect with mums and other women in the group.
• Singing like the birds sing, without a care in the world.
• New songs to learn and take home and sing to your little ones.
• Online songs for you to access after the session.
• Access to Facebook ‘Singing Mamas’ support group.
• Homemade cake and a cuppa on us!
• Maternal wellbeing

At Singing Mamas groups mums are the centre of attention. We will always greet you by your first name, not just as your precious one’s mum. We believe a healthy and happy mum makes a healthy and happy baby (and family).

“Group singing with other mums is associated with greater decreases in the stress hormone cortisol than any other social interactions” –
Breathe Arts Health Research

Wednesdays 10am -11.30am