We are currently on our summer break and are back rehearsing on Wednesday 9 September.
We look forwarding to seeing you then!
We look forwarding to seeing you then!
HIGHWORTH WITH SHRIVENHAM GOOD AFTERNOON CHOIR
Email: [email protected] Tel: 01761 472468
Every WEDNESDAY from 1.00-3.00pm
At: Highworth Community Centre, The Dormers, Highworth, Swindon SN6 7PQ
Led by Sarah Summers
Click HERE to download our flyer to share with friends and family!
Email: [email protected] Tel: 01761 472468
Every WEDNESDAY from 1.00-3.00pm
At: Highworth Community Centre, The Dormers, Highworth, Swindon SN6 7PQ
Led by Sarah Summers
Click HERE to download our flyer to share with friends and family!
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The Highworth with Shrivenham Good Afternoon Choir have chosen to support
Prospect Hospice with their fundraising concerts and events in 2026 |
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The Highworth with Shrivenham Good Afternoon Choir rehearse every Wednesday afternoon at Highworth Community Centre from 1.00-3.00pm.
Grenville Jones, the founder of the Good Afternoon Choirs is delighted that Sarah Summers is taking over as the leader of the HIghworth with Shrivenham Good Afternoon Choir.
Sarah Summers is a Choir Leader and Vocal Health First Aider based in Swindon. With a BA(Hons) in Music and Education and an MA in Vocal Pedagogy, she works with adults to ensure healthy singing and build confidence. Sarah has worked as an accompanist and Musical Director on local amateur theatre projects, as well as teaching piano in schools and to private students. Whilst singing in choirs has always featured throughout Sarah's musical education, it is the discovery of community choirs, and an emphasis on fun and wellbeing, that motivated her to start work as a Choir Leader. She works with several choirs in Swindon, including the Great Western Hospital's NHS Choir and Carers' Voices, which enjoy a similar wellbeing ethos to that of GAC.
A warm welcome awaits any new members, there are NO auditions and everyone is welcome! There is no charge for attending your first rehearsal. Come alone or with a friend – either way Sarah and the Choir will be pleased to meet you. You will be joining over 1,000 people singing at Good Afternoon Choirs around the South West and beyond!
Membership forms are available to collect at every rehearsal. The choir rehearsals are in 4 terms of 10 weeks and members pay £63 per term – this covers room and piano hire, music, admin and musician fees. You do not need to join at the start of a term, you can simply come along to any rehearsal and pick up a membership form should you wish to join the choir – your fee will then be worked out for the remainder of that term.
If you have any questions about the Choir please contact Jody at Grenville's office in Westfield/Midsomer Norton via e-mail [email protected] or tel 01761 472468.
REHEARSAL DATES
2026
July
Wed 1 – week 10
Wed 8 – Term 4
Wed 15
Wed 22
Summer Break
September
Wed 9
Wed 16
Wed 23
Wed 30
October
Wed 7
Wed 14
Wed 21 – week 10
Please note: after 21 October this choir will be merging with North Swindon GAC
2026
July
Wed 1 – week 10
Wed 8 – Term 4
Wed 15
Wed 22
Summer Break
September
Wed 9
Wed 16
Wed 23
Wed 30
October
Wed 7
Wed 14
Wed 21 – week 10
Please note: after 21 October this choir will be merging with North Swindon GAC
Summer concert with Spotlight - July 2026
North Swindon and Highworth with Shrivenham GACs joined forces to host a concert with special guests Spotlight at St Paul's Church, Covingham on Friday. A lovely time was had by all!
Special thanks to Pete Wilson who kindly took these fantastic photos for us ... www.rokermedia.co.uk
Special thanks to Pete Wilson who kindly took these fantastic photos for us ... www.rokermedia.co.uk
Stratton Methodist Church concert - April 2026
Highworth with Shrivenham GAC and North Swindon GAC took part in a celebratory event at Stratton Methodist Church, Swindon, for 200 Years of Methodism... Sarah (choir leader) tells us that the event was enjoyed by all 🙂
(photo credit Pete Wilson www.rokermedia.co.uk)
(photo credit Pete Wilson www.rokermedia.co.uk)
Festive Events - December 2025
What a busy time Highworth with Shrivenham GAC and North Swindon GAC have had over the 2025 Festive Season!
As well as their Christmas Concert (photo above) with the lovely children from Haydonleigh Primary School and attended by Mayor Cllr Fay Howard , they also took part in the Haydon Wick Parish Council's Christmas Carnival and the Highworth Christmas Light Switch-on (photos below). They're now well and truly in the Christmas spirit!
As well as their Christmas Concert (photo above) with the lovely children from Haydonleigh Primary School and attended by Mayor Cllr Fay Howard , they also took part in the Haydon Wick Parish Council's Christmas Carnival and the Highworth Christmas Light Switch-on (photos below). They're now well and truly in the Christmas spirit!
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Concert July 2025
Highworth with Shrivenham GAC and North Swindon GAC are pictured above singing Sea Shantys at the concert which they hosted at Immanuel URC on July 12th. Their special guests were The Ivy Green, a new creative project from Swindon-based folk singers and musicians Chantelle Smith and Jessie Thompson.
Concert June 2025
Highworth with Shivenham Good Afternoon Choir joined North Swindon Good Afternoon Choir to 'Sing Out for a Brighter Future' at a Community Choir Festival at Bath Road Methodist Church, Swindon.
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VE Day 2025
Highworth with Shrivenham Good Afternoon Choir had a lovely time commemorating 80 years since VE Day at a May rehearsal, including singing songs from the World Wars.
Concert June 2024
Highworth with Shrivenham Good Afternoon Choir joined North Swindon Good Afternoon Choir and were in great voice for a concert at St Michaels & All Angels Church, Highworth with special guests Bath Male Voice Choir.
