Author: Bingham Choral

Michael is urging choir members to join the campaign to save this cherished choir that has been singing for 1000 years but whose existence is now threatened. Read more by opening this link:

https://chng.it/bShN2wyNRC

As part of the celebrations of the magnificent 800th anniversary of St Mary’s Church, Bingham, the BDCS Autumn concert will take place in the church on Saturday 1st November 2025 at 7.00pm We will be singing a popular, joyous and uplifting programme, including Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus and Zadok the Priest,  Le Cantique de Jean Racine by Fauré and, by contrast, the Jazz Missa Brevis by Will Todd. Ticket details on the poster below.

With Joanna Forbes L’Estrange

Joanna Forbes L’Estrange is a celebrated British vocalist, composer, and conductor known for her versatile artistry and inclusive choral music. The tuneful, singable nature of her choral music has garnered a body of reviews including ‘Forbes L’Estrange seems to have been born with catchy melodies coursing through her veins’ (BBC Music), ‘a sublime blend of catchy and comforting’ (Hyperion) and ‘full of delicious ear-worms’ (Gramophone).

All music will be provided on the day.

Here is Guy Turner’s press release announcing his recent arrival at John O’Groats, thus completing his heroic walk from Lands End, begun in 2023. Warmest congratulations and thanks to him from Bingham & District Choral Society, one of the 4 charities benefiting from the donations attracted by his adventure. Please be generous in marking his achievement by making a donation.

DESTINATION JOHN O’GROATS 

On Wednesday 9^th April, Southwell resident and former member of Southwell Cathedral Choir, arrived in John o’Groats, having walked, in six stages over two years, all the way from from Land’s End.

In total he covered 1,220 miles, following the north coast of the south-west peninsular, Welsh border,  west coast of England and Scotland, the Great Glen Way and finally the east coast north from Inverness. The last stage was 240 miles from Fort William over 17 days.

In all he walked 79 days, with companions for about 30 days, but otherwise on his own.

By the end of the trip, he had raised over £20,000, shared between four charities: Framework, Young Sounds UK, ecological projects at Southwell Minster, and Bingham Choral Society.

Guy says he is very glad to have undertaken the trip, but has no immediate plans for any more long-distance walking!

You can read his blog, or donate to the charities by going to:

https://guyscottturner.wixsite.com/guygoesnorth

This link will remain open until the end of June 2025.

Here are some images  of our lunchtime concert with Scunthorpe Choral Society  at St Mary’s Church Newark on Saturday 18th June 2022, followed by a celebration lunch and a presentation of a set of Jubilee mugs to our founder and first Musical Director, Neville Ward. Our special thanks go to James Turner, the photographer.

Our splendid 50th anniversary mug is now on sale. It will be a lovely memento of this special year. Sincere thanks to choir member Linda Hunter for her brilliant artwork.