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A northwest community choir which holds rehearsals across Preston and Chorley has raised over £24,000 for local charities since it began.
Local Vocals, based across Lancashire and Greater Manchester supports charities through the joy of singing together.
Since it was set up, it has raised thousands of pounds for charities including St Catherine’s Hospice, Derian House, Lancashire Mind and Rosemere Cancer Foundation.
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This term, the group of over 450 members, will be supporting the North West Ambulance.
The choir was founded by LIPA graduate Laura Bennett in January 2021. They meet weekly to support their aim of doing good for others through the joy of singing.
This summer, the choir flash mobbed the crowds attending the Lytham Festival with a rendition of ‘Sit Down’ by James and sang the Oasis tune ‘Stop Crying your Heart Out’ from the stands of the Wigan Stadium to a packed derby match crowd.
The group said: “Soloist Rebecca Frodsham began the song, whilst around three hundred singers made their way onto the pitch accompanied by violinists and volunteers from The Brick.”
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The choir are now preparing for their first big show ‘A Choir By Candlelight’ at the iconic Blackpool Winter Gardens at the end of November. Over 300 members are expected to perform.
Local Vocals holds weekly rehearsals across the northwest in Preston, Chorley, Wigan, Lancaster, Blackpool, Burnley and Blackburn.
No previous singing experience is needed to join. You can find out more here.
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