Beckenham Good Afternoon Choir Concert
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Press enquiries to Grenville Jones / Karin Bowden on 01761 472468.
Wednesday 6 May, 2026
On Saturday 13 June at 4.00pm Beckenham Good Afternoon Choir welcome Tuesday Ukulele Group (TUG) as their special guests for a concert at St John’s Church, 251 Eden Park Avenue, Beckenham BR3 3JN to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Society.
The choirs are part of a family of 30 fun and friendly, Mixed-voice Community Good Afternoon Choirs with 1,000 singers who “sing in the afternoon” around the South West, Wales and London.
Beckenham Good Afternoon Choir rehearse on a Wednesday afternoon in St John’s Church Hall from 1.00-3.00pm with popular leader, Bev McGarey.
Good Afternoon Choir Founder Grenville Jones said:
“This will be a very special concert for our members with a mix of music to suit everyone. It will be a great afternoon for Beckenham Good Afternoon Choir who very much look forward to welcoming TUG to help entertain you.”
For further information visit the Good Afternoon Choir website – www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Tickets for this concert are priced £10 on the door or in advance from gac.ticketlight.co.uk or by calling 0844 888 9991. Under 16s are free.
We hope to see you there!
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Images show Beckenham Good Afternoon Choir and Tuesday Ukulele Group (TUG)
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South Somerset Good Afternoon Choir Concert
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Press enquiries to Grenville Jones / Karin Bowden on 01761 472468.
Thursday 30 April, 2026
On Saturday 20 June at 7.00pm South Somerset Good Afternoon Choir welcome Glastonbury Male Voice Choir as their special guests for a concert at Wincanton Memorial Hall, Wincanton BA9 9JF to raise funds for MHA – Live later life well.
South Somerset Good Afternoon Choir is part of a family of 30 fun and friendly, Mixed-voice Community Choirs with more than 1,000 singers who “sing in the afternoon” around the South West, Wales and London. The choir rehearses on a Monday afternoon in Wincanton War Memorial Hall from 1.00-3.00pm with popular leader, Ruth Jenkins.
Founded in 1923, the Glastonbury Male Voice Choir is a passionate group of singers dedicated to sharing the power and beauty of male choral music. With a proud tradition of performing at prestigious events and venues, they inspire audiences through rich harmonies and dynamic performances with their leader Alice Dicker.
Good Afternoon Choir Founder Grenville Jones said:
“This will be a very special concert for our members with a mix of music to suit everyone. It will be a great afternoon for South Somerset Good Afternoon Choir who very much look forward to welcoming Glastonbury Male Voice Choir to help entertain you.”
For further information visit the Good Afternoon Choir website – www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Tickets for this concert (including light refreshments) are priced £12 on the door or £10 in advance from gac.ticketlight.co.uk or by calling 0844 888 9991. Under 16s are free.
We hope to see you there!
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Images show South Somerset Good Afternoon Choir and Glastonbury Male Voice Choir
Press enquiries to Grenville Jones / Karin Bowden on 01761 472468.
Thursday 30 April, 2026
On Saturday 20 June at 7.00pm South Somerset Good Afternoon Choir welcome Glastonbury Male Voice Choir as their special guests for a concert at Wincanton Memorial Hall, Wincanton BA9 9JF to raise funds for MHA – Live later life well.
South Somerset Good Afternoon Choir is part of a family of 30 fun and friendly, Mixed-voice Community Choirs with more than 1,000 singers who “sing in the afternoon” around the South West, Wales and London. The choir rehearses on a Monday afternoon in Wincanton War Memorial Hall from 1.00-3.00pm with popular leader, Ruth Jenkins.
Founded in 1923, the Glastonbury Male Voice Choir is a passionate group of singers dedicated to sharing the power and beauty of male choral music. With a proud tradition of performing at prestigious events and venues, they inspire audiences through rich harmonies and dynamic performances with their leader Alice Dicker.
Good Afternoon Choir Founder Grenville Jones said:
“This will be a very special concert for our members with a mix of music to suit everyone. It will be a great afternoon for South Somerset Good Afternoon Choir who very much look forward to welcoming Glastonbury Male Voice Choir to help entertain you.”
For further information visit the Good Afternoon Choir website – www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Tickets for this concert (including light refreshments) are priced £12 on the door or £10 in advance from gac.ticketlight.co.uk or by calling 0844 888 9991. Under 16s are free.
We hope to see you there!
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Images show South Somerset Good Afternoon Choir and Glastonbury Male Voice Choir
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Join us for our '10 Year Anniversary' Concert
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Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 01761 472468.
Tuesday 14 April 2026
The popular North Bristol community Good Afternoon Choir welcomes the Big Friendly Choir as their special concert guest at Trinity-Henleaze United Reformed Church on Saturday May 16, at 4.00pm (doors open at 3.45pm), for a very special ’10 Year Anniversary’ concert.
The North Bristol Good Afternoon Choir is led by Dan Pate and are busy preparing their programme for the concert with a retiring collection for Flamingo Chicks, a Bristol based charity giving disabled children, and those with illnesses like cancer, the opportunity to dance.
The Good Afternoon Choirs were started by Bath-based music man Grenville Jones 17 years ago and there are now 30 across the South West of England, South Wales and London, with over 1,400 members ‘Singing in the Afternoon’.
If you are interested in becoming a member, there are no auditions to join and your first rehearsal is free, come alone or with a friend! North Bristol Good Afternoon Choir meet every Monday afternoon from 2pm-4pm at Westbury-on-Trym Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome to come along to meet Dan and the members of the choir, where the emphasis is on singing and having fun. You can find out more at www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Special guests for the concert will be the wonderful Big Friendly Choir, a small community choir that meets in Bedminster and sing a lively range of popular and folk music, led by Dan Pate.
Tickets are priced £10 in advance from https://gac.ticketlight.co.uk/ or on the door (cash/cheque only) with a retiring collection for Flamingo Chicks.
Grenville, the Choir Founder, says:
“This will be a very special 10th anniversary concert for our choir members. It will be a great afternoon of song for the Choir who very much look forward to welcoming the Big Friendly Choir to entertain you.”
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Images show North Bristol GAC (left photo with piano) and Big Friendly Choir.
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Join us for a Love and Laughter Concert
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Thursday 9 April 2026
Join us for a Love and Laughter Concert
The popular Malmesbury community Good Afternoon Choir welcomes Andy Duncan as their special concert guest at Malmesbury United Reformed Church on Saturday May 9, at 3.00pm (doors open at 2.45pm) for a very special ‘love and laughter’ concert.
The Malmesbury Good Afternoon Choir are led by Corrie Darker and are busy preparing their programme for the concert with a retiring collection for Motor Neurone Disease Association. MND is a progressive neurological disorder that damages the motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord, the group delivers practical and financial support and raise awareness to campaign for better care and help to fund ground-breaking research.
The Good Afternoon Choirs were started by Bath-based music man Grenville Jones 17 years ago and there are now 30 across the South West of England, South Wales and London, with over 1,400 members ‘Singing in the Afternoon’.
If you are interested in becoming a member, there are no auditions to join and your first rehearsal is free, come alone or with a friend! Malmesbury Good Afternoon Choir meet every Wednesday afternoon from 2pm-4pm at Malmesbury Town Hall’s Old School Room. Everyone is welcome to come along to meet Corrie and the members of the choir, where the emphasis is on singing and having fun. You can find out more at www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Entry to the concert FREE with a retiring collection for MND Association North Wiltshire.
Grenville, the Choir Founder, says:
“This will be another very special concert for our choir members. It will be a great afternoon of song and music for the Choir who very much look forward to welcoming Andy Duncan to entertain you with love and laughter.”
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Images show Malmesbury GAC and Andy Duncan.
Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 01761472468
Thursday 9 April 2026
Join us for a Love and Laughter Concert
The popular Malmesbury community Good Afternoon Choir welcomes Andy Duncan as their special concert guest at Malmesbury United Reformed Church on Saturday May 9, at 3.00pm (doors open at 2.45pm) for a very special ‘love and laughter’ concert.
The Malmesbury Good Afternoon Choir are led by Corrie Darker and are busy preparing their programme for the concert with a retiring collection for Motor Neurone Disease Association. MND is a progressive neurological disorder that damages the motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord, the group delivers practical and financial support and raise awareness to campaign for better care and help to fund ground-breaking research.
The Good Afternoon Choirs were started by Bath-based music man Grenville Jones 17 years ago and there are now 30 across the South West of England, South Wales and London, with over 1,400 members ‘Singing in the Afternoon’.
If you are interested in becoming a member, there are no auditions to join and your first rehearsal is free, come alone or with a friend! Malmesbury Good Afternoon Choir meet every Wednesday afternoon from 2pm-4pm at Malmesbury Town Hall’s Old School Room. Everyone is welcome to come along to meet Corrie and the members of the choir, where the emphasis is on singing and having fun. You can find out more at www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Entry to the concert FREE with a retiring collection for MND Association North Wiltshire.
Grenville, the Choir Founder, says:
“This will be another very special concert for our choir members. It will be a great afternoon of song and music for the Choir who very much look forward to welcoming Andy Duncan to entertain you with love and laughter.”
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Images show Malmesbury GAC and Andy Duncan.
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North Somerset GAC - Join us for a concert
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Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 01761472468
Thursday 9 April 2026
The popular North Somerset community Good Afternoon Choir is looking forward to their concert at Nailsea Methodist Church on Saturday May 9 at 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm).
The North Somerset Good Afternoon Choir are led by Andrew Kirk, with accompanist Martin Neilson, and are busy preparing their programme for the concert with a retiring collection Parkinson’s NW Somerset Support Group. The group covers N W Somerset and hold monthly meetings and twice monthly ‘singalong’ sessions.
The Good Afternoon Choirs were started by Bath-based music man Grenville Jones 17 years ago and there are now 30 across the South West of England, South Wales and London, with over 1,400 members ‘Singing in the Afternoon’.
If you are interested in becoming a member, there are no auditions to join and your first rehearsal is free, come alone or with a friend! North Somerset Good Afternoon Choir meet every Wednesday afternoon from 1pm-3pm at Nailsea Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome to come along to meet Andrew and the members of the choir, where the emphasis is on singing and having fun. You can find out more at www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Tickets are available in advance priced £10 from https://gac.ticketlight.co.uk/ or on the door (cash/cheque one) with a retiring collection for Parkinson’s NW Somerset Support Group.
Grenville, the Choir Founder, says:
“This will be another very special concert for our choir members. It will be a great evening of song and music for the Choir who are very much looking forward to entertaining you.”
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Images show North Somerset GAC
Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 01761472468
Thursday 9 April 2026
The popular North Somerset community Good Afternoon Choir is looking forward to their concert at Nailsea Methodist Church on Saturday May 9 at 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm).
The North Somerset Good Afternoon Choir are led by Andrew Kirk, with accompanist Martin Neilson, and are busy preparing their programme for the concert with a retiring collection Parkinson’s NW Somerset Support Group. The group covers N W Somerset and hold monthly meetings and twice monthly ‘singalong’ sessions.
The Good Afternoon Choirs were started by Bath-based music man Grenville Jones 17 years ago and there are now 30 across the South West of England, South Wales and London, with over 1,400 members ‘Singing in the Afternoon’.
If you are interested in becoming a member, there are no auditions to join and your first rehearsal is free, come alone or with a friend! North Somerset Good Afternoon Choir meet every Wednesday afternoon from 1pm-3pm at Nailsea Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome to come along to meet Andrew and the members of the choir, where the emphasis is on singing and having fun. You can find out more at www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Tickets are available in advance priced £10 from https://gac.ticketlight.co.uk/ or on the door (cash/cheque one) with a retiring collection for Parkinson’s NW Somerset Support Group.
Grenville, the Choir Founder, says:
“This will be another very special concert for our choir members. It will be a great evening of song and music for the Choir who are very much looking forward to entertaining you.”
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Images show North Somerset GAC
Bath Good Afternoon Choir Concert
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Thursday 26 March, 2026
Bath Good Afternoon Choir Concert
On Saturday June 6th at 6.00pm Bath Good Afternoon Choir welcome Jiggidy folk/pop duo as their special guests for a concert at St Marks Community Centre, Widcombe, Bath BA2 4PA.
West Wilts Good Afternoon Choir is part of a family of 30 fun and friendly, Mixed-voice Community Choirs with 1,400 singers who “sing in the afternoon” around the South West, Wales and London. They rehearse on a Thursday afternoon in Widcombe Baptist Church from 2.00-4.00pm with popular leader, John Sandford.
Good Afternoon Choir Founder Grenville Jones said:
“This will be another very special concert for our members with a mix of music to suit everyone. It will be a great evening for Bath Good Afternoon Choir who very much look forward to welcoming Jiggidy to help entertain you.”
For further information visit the Good Afternoon Choir website – www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Tickets for this concert are priced £9 in advance from gac.ticketlight.co.uk or by calling 0844 888 9991 or £10 on the door from 5.45pm. Under 16s are free.
We hope to see you there!
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Images show Bath Good Afternoon Choir and Jiggidy
PRESS RELEASE
Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 07778 282934.
Thursday 26 March, 2026
Bath Good Afternoon Choir Concert
On Saturday June 6th at 6.00pm Bath Good Afternoon Choir welcome Jiggidy folk/pop duo as their special guests for a concert at St Marks Community Centre, Widcombe, Bath BA2 4PA.
West Wilts Good Afternoon Choir is part of a family of 30 fun and friendly, Mixed-voice Community Choirs with 1,400 singers who “sing in the afternoon” around the South West, Wales and London. They rehearse on a Thursday afternoon in Widcombe Baptist Church from 2.00-4.00pm with popular leader, John Sandford.
Good Afternoon Choir Founder Grenville Jones said:
“This will be another very special concert for our members with a mix of music to suit everyone. It will be a great evening for Bath Good Afternoon Choir who very much look forward to welcoming Jiggidy to help entertain you.”
For further information visit the Good Afternoon Choir website – www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Tickets for this concert are priced £9 in advance from gac.ticketlight.co.uk or by calling 0844 888 9991 or £10 on the door from 5.45pm. Under 16s are free.
We hope to see you there!
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Images show Bath Good Afternoon Choir and Jiggidy
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Something for Everyone
A concert featuring professional trumpeter Mike Daniels and the voices of West Wilts Good Afternoon Choir
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Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 07778 282934.
Thursday March 5, 2025
On Saturday April 25th at 3.00pm West Wilts Good Afternoon Choir welcome professional trumpeter Mike Daniels as their special guest for a concert at St Katharine’s Church, Holt BA14 6PZ.
Tea and cake will be served in the interval to raise funds for Wiltshire & Bath Air Ambulance, the charity which West Wilts Good Afternoon Choir have chosen to support with their fundraising activities during 2026.
West Wilts Good Afternoon Choir is part of a family of more than 30 fun and friendly, Mixed-voice Community Choirs with 1,400 singers who “sing in the afternoon” around the South West, Wales and London. They rehearse on a Friday afternoon in Holt Village Hall from 1.30-3.30pm with popular leader, Matt Finch.
Good Afternoon Choir Founder Grenville Jones said:
“This will be another very special concert for our members with a mix of music to suit everyone. It will be a great afternoon for West Wilts Good Afternoon Choir who very much look forward to welcoming Mike Daniels to help entertain you.”
For further information visit the Good Afternoon Choir website – www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Tickets for this concert are priced £10 (under 16s Free) and are available on the door from 2.30pm or in advance at gac.ticketlight.co.uk or by calling 0844 888 9991.
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Images show West Wilts Good Afternoon Choir and Mike Daniels
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Good Afternoon Choir “Big Sing” at Holy Trinity Church
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Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 07778 282934.
Thursday 19 February, 2026
On February 17 a very special musical event took place at Holy Trinity Church, Exmouth. More than 100 members from Good Afternoon Choirs based in Crediton, Exmouth, Sidmouth, Taunton and Torquay came together for an afternoon “Big Sing” workshop followed by an evening concert.
The workshop was led by extremely talented Good Afternoon Choir Leaders – Craig Northway, Jon Rawles, Maria Thorne and Matt Finch – and was great fun, with one GAC member commenting that the “musical and directional skills ensured that everybody had a great day” and another that “the overall atmosphere and direction was first class”.
The special guests for the evening concert were the brilliant Exmouth Shanty Men – the original buoy band!
“The Exmouth Shanty Men are one of the most exciting and entertaining acts to appear on the traditional folk scene in years, and surely the most cheery gaggle of rascals you are ever likely to meet!” says Grenville Jones, Founder of the Good Afternoon Choirs.
Lisa Pike from Open Door Exmouth said that it was “a wonderful evening and the audience were incredibly generous” donating £561.10 towards the charity which works to combat isolation and poverty in the area.
There are more than 30 Good Afternoon Choirs across the West of England and beyond with over 1,500 people “Singing in the Afternoon”. If you are interested in joining then please visit our website www.goodafternoonchoir.org for further details.
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Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 07778 282934.
Thursday 19 February, 2026
On February 17 a very special musical event took place at Holy Trinity Church, Exmouth. More than 100 members from Good Afternoon Choirs based in Crediton, Exmouth, Sidmouth, Taunton and Torquay came together for an afternoon “Big Sing” workshop followed by an evening concert.
The workshop was led by extremely talented Good Afternoon Choir Leaders – Craig Northway, Jon Rawles, Maria Thorne and Matt Finch – and was great fun, with one GAC member commenting that the “musical and directional skills ensured that everybody had a great day” and another that “the overall atmosphere and direction was first class”.
The special guests for the evening concert were the brilliant Exmouth Shanty Men – the original buoy band!
“The Exmouth Shanty Men are one of the most exciting and entertaining acts to appear on the traditional folk scene in years, and surely the most cheery gaggle of rascals you are ever likely to meet!” says Grenville Jones, Founder of the Good Afternoon Choirs.
Lisa Pike from Open Door Exmouth said that it was “a wonderful evening and the audience were incredibly generous” donating £561.10 towards the charity which works to combat isolation and poverty in the area.
There are more than 30 Good Afternoon Choirs across the West of England and beyond with over 1,500 people “Singing in the Afternoon”. If you are interested in joining then please visit our website www.goodafternoonchoir.org for further details.
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Good Afternoon Choir members enjoying the Exmouth "Big Sing"
Happy Together
Good Afternoon Choirs and Show Choir join together for a concert
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Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 07778 282934.
Tuesday February 10, 2025
On Wednesday April 1 at 7.30pm two of the Good Afternoon Choirs founded by Grenville Jones will join together for a concert at St John’s Church, Keynsham where they will welcome very special guests, Keynsham Show Choir.
Keynsham Good Afternoon Choir lead by John Hare and South Gloucestershire Good Afternoon Choir lead by Matt Finch are excited to be coming together to perform a wide-variety of songs as a massed choir of more than 100 voices! The choirs are part of a Good Afternoon Choir family of more than 30 fun and friendly, Mixed-voice Community Choirs with 1,400 singers who “sing in the afternoon” around the South West, Wales and London.
Keynsham Show Choir lead by Fran Jones will also delight the audience with songs from smash hit West End musicals as well as lesser-known off-Broadway gems, all sung in accapella.
Good Afternoon Choir Founder Grenville Jones said:
“This will be another very special concert for our members with a mix of music to suit everyone. It will be a great night of music for John, Matt and the Keynsham and South Gloucestershire Good Afternoon Choirs who very much look forward to welcoming Keynsham Show Choir.”
For further information visit the Good Afternoon Choir website – www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Tickets for this concert are priced £12 (under 16s Free) on the door from 7.00pm or available from gac.ticketlight.co.uk or by calling 0844 888 9991.
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Images show Keynsham Good Afternoon Choir, South Gloucestershire Good Afternoon Choir and Keynsham Show Choir
Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 07778 282934.
Tuesday February 10, 2025
On Wednesday April 1 at 7.30pm two of the Good Afternoon Choirs founded by Grenville Jones will join together for a concert at St John’s Church, Keynsham where they will welcome very special guests, Keynsham Show Choir.
Keynsham Good Afternoon Choir lead by John Hare and South Gloucestershire Good Afternoon Choir lead by Matt Finch are excited to be coming together to perform a wide-variety of songs as a massed choir of more than 100 voices! The choirs are part of a Good Afternoon Choir family of more than 30 fun and friendly, Mixed-voice Community Choirs with 1,400 singers who “sing in the afternoon” around the South West, Wales and London.
Keynsham Show Choir lead by Fran Jones will also delight the audience with songs from smash hit West End musicals as well as lesser-known off-Broadway gems, all sung in accapella.
Good Afternoon Choir Founder Grenville Jones said:
“This will be another very special concert for our members with a mix of music to suit everyone. It will be a great night of music for John, Matt and the Keynsham and South Gloucestershire Good Afternoon Choirs who very much look forward to welcoming Keynsham Show Choir.”
For further information visit the Good Afternoon Choir website – www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Tickets for this concert are priced £12 (under 16s Free) on the door from 7.00pm or available from gac.ticketlight.co.uk or by calling 0844 888 9991.
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Images show Keynsham Good Afternoon Choir, South Gloucestershire Good Afternoon Choir and Keynsham Show Choir
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South Somerset GAC - Charity Concert
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Thursday 5 February 2026
The popular South Somerset mixed-voice community Good Afternoon Choir welcomes Somerton Concert Band as their special concert guest at Wincanton Memorial Hall on Saturday March 29, at 3.00pm (doors open at 2.45pm) for a very special charity fundraising concert.
The South Somerset Good Afternoon Choir are led by Ruth Jenkins, with guest accompanist Clare Sydenham, and are busy preparing their programme for the concert which will support MHA Communities South Somerset. Who enable older people living in the community to live later life well, reduce loneliness and isolation and to deliver social opportunities to allow meaningful connections.
The Good Afternoon Choirs were started by Bath-based music man Grenville Jones 17 years ago and there are now 32 across the South West of England, South Wales and London, with over 1,400 members ‘Singing in the Afternoon’.
If you are interested in becoming a member, there are no auditions to join and your first rehearsal is free, come alone or with a friend! South Somerset Good Afternoon Choir meet every Monday afternoon from 1pm-3pm at Wincanton Memorial Hall. Everyone is welcome to come along to meet Ruth and the members of the choir, where the emphasis is on singing and having fun. You can find out more at www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Special guests for the concert will be the wonderful Somerton Concert Band, a band based in Somerton who play a variety of music from classical to showstoppers, military marches and original compositions.
Entry to the concert is priced £8 in advance from gac.ticketlight.co.uk or call 0844 888 9991 and on the door priced £10 (cash/cheque only).
Grenville, the Choir Founder, says:
“This will be another very special charity fundraising concert for our choir members. It will be a great afternoon of song and music for the Choir who very much look forward to welcoming Somerton Concert Band to entertain you.”
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Images show South Somerset GAC and Somerton Concert Band.
Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 07778 282934
Thursday 5 February 2026
The popular South Somerset mixed-voice community Good Afternoon Choir welcomes Somerton Concert Band as their special concert guest at Wincanton Memorial Hall on Saturday March 29, at 3.00pm (doors open at 2.45pm) for a very special charity fundraising concert.
The South Somerset Good Afternoon Choir are led by Ruth Jenkins, with guest accompanist Clare Sydenham, and are busy preparing their programme for the concert which will support MHA Communities South Somerset. Who enable older people living in the community to live later life well, reduce loneliness and isolation and to deliver social opportunities to allow meaningful connections.
The Good Afternoon Choirs were started by Bath-based music man Grenville Jones 17 years ago and there are now 32 across the South West of England, South Wales and London, with over 1,400 members ‘Singing in the Afternoon’.
If you are interested in becoming a member, there are no auditions to join and your first rehearsal is free, come alone or with a friend! South Somerset Good Afternoon Choir meet every Monday afternoon from 1pm-3pm at Wincanton Memorial Hall. Everyone is welcome to come along to meet Ruth and the members of the choir, where the emphasis is on singing and having fun. You can find out more at www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Special guests for the concert will be the wonderful Somerton Concert Band, a band based in Somerton who play a variety of music from classical to showstoppers, military marches and original compositions.
Entry to the concert is priced £8 in advance from gac.ticketlight.co.uk or call 0844 888 9991 and on the door priced £10 (cash/cheque only).
Grenville, the Choir Founder, says:
“This will be another very special charity fundraising concert for our choir members. It will be a great afternoon of song and music for the Choir who very much look forward to welcoming Somerton Concert Band to entertain you.”
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Images show South Somerset GAC and Somerton Concert Band.
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Wells GAC Charity Concert
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Thursday 5 February 2026
The popular Wells mixed-voice community Good Afternoon Choir welcomes Wriggle Valley Jazz Band as their special concert guest at St Thomas’ Church (Wells) on Saturday March 22, at 3.00pm (doors open at 2.30pm) for a very special charity fundraising concert.
The Wells Good Afternoon Choir are led by Ruth Jenkins, accompanied by Sheila Ross, and are busy preparing their programme for the concert which will support Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance. The air ambulance provides life-saving pre-hospital critical care to those in urgent need across Dorset and Somerset. They are a vital part of the community that relies on support to be there for critically ill and injured people when every second counts.
The Good Afternoon Choirs were started by Bath-based music man Grenville Jones 17 years ago and there are now 32 across the South West of England, South Wales and London, with over 1,400 members ‘Singing in the Afternoon’.
If you are interested in becoming a member, there are no auditions to join and your first rehearsal is free, come alone or with a friend! Wells Good Afternoon Choir meet every Tuesday afternoon from 2pm-4pm at St Thomas’ Church, Wells. Everyone is welcome to come along to meet Ruth and the members of the choir, where the emphasis is on singing and having fun. You can find out more at www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Special guests for the concert will be the wonderful Wriggle Valley Jazz Band, a group of local musicians from the Sherborne area, who play a variety of traditional jazz music as well as old favourites and other tunes which they have adapted in their own ‘trad jazz’ style.
Entry to the concert is priced £10 in advance from gac.ticketlight.co.uk or call 0844 888 9991 and on the door (cash/cheque only).
Grenville, the Choir Founder, says:
“This will be another very special charity fundraising concert for our choir members. It will be a great afternoon of song and music for the Choir who very much look forward to welcoming Wriggle Valley Jazz Band to entertain you.”
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Images show Wells GAC and Wriggle Valley Jazz Band.
Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 07778 282934
Thursday 5 February 2026
The popular Wells mixed-voice community Good Afternoon Choir welcomes Wriggle Valley Jazz Band as their special concert guest at St Thomas’ Church (Wells) on Saturday March 22, at 3.00pm (doors open at 2.30pm) for a very special charity fundraising concert.
The Wells Good Afternoon Choir are led by Ruth Jenkins, accompanied by Sheila Ross, and are busy preparing their programme for the concert which will support Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance. The air ambulance provides life-saving pre-hospital critical care to those in urgent need across Dorset and Somerset. They are a vital part of the community that relies on support to be there for critically ill and injured people when every second counts.
The Good Afternoon Choirs were started by Bath-based music man Grenville Jones 17 years ago and there are now 32 across the South West of England, South Wales and London, with over 1,400 members ‘Singing in the Afternoon’.
If you are interested in becoming a member, there are no auditions to join and your first rehearsal is free, come alone or with a friend! Wells Good Afternoon Choir meet every Tuesday afternoon from 2pm-4pm at St Thomas’ Church, Wells. Everyone is welcome to come along to meet Ruth and the members of the choir, where the emphasis is on singing and having fun. You can find out more at www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Special guests for the concert will be the wonderful Wriggle Valley Jazz Band, a group of local musicians from the Sherborne area, who play a variety of traditional jazz music as well as old favourites and other tunes which they have adapted in their own ‘trad jazz’ style.
Entry to the concert is priced £10 in advance from gac.ticketlight.co.uk or call 0844 888 9991 and on the door (cash/cheque only).
Grenville, the Choir Founder, says:
“This will be another very special charity fundraising concert for our choir members. It will be a great afternoon of song and music for the Choir who very much look forward to welcoming Wriggle Valley Jazz Band to entertain you.”
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Images show Wells GAC and Wriggle Valley Jazz Band.
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Special Night for Devizes Community Choir
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Tuesday 3 February 2026
Special Night for Devizes Community Choir
The popular Devizes mixed-voice Good Afternoon Choir welcomes soloist Jessica Phillips as their special concert guest at St John’s Church (Long Street, Devizes) on Saturday March 7, at 2.30pm (doors open at 2.00pm) for a very special ‘Show Time’ with songs from the shows.
The Devizes Good Afternoon Choir will be led by their new leader Paula Boyagis. Paula started leading the choir in January and so this will be her very first concert. As well as a renowned choir leader, Paula is also well-known locally as a mezzo soprano soloist and flautist.
The choir are busy preparing their programme for the concert which will support Back on Track. A Stroke Rehab Service set up to meet the need for long term rehabilitation and support for young, working age Stroke Survivors and their Carers, living in Wiltshire.
For this special concert admission is on the door priced £5. There will also be a retiring collection for Back on Track as well as a raffle.
The Good Afternoon Choirs were started by Bath-based Grenville 16 years ago and there are now 32 across the South West of England, South Wales and London, with over 1,600 members ‘Singing in the Afternoon’.
If you are interested in becoming a member, there are no auditions to join and your first rehearsal is free – come alone or with a friend! Devizes Good Afternoon Choir meet every Friday afternoon from 1pm-3pm at St Andrew’s Church (Long Street, Devizes). Everyone is welcome to come along to meet Paula and the members of the choir, where the emphasis is on singing and having fun. You can find out more at www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Special guest for the concert will be Jessical Phillips, Jessica has been singing with choirs and opera companies for many years. She has performed Musetta in La Boheme, Adele in Die Fledermaus and Susanna in Marriage of Figaro.
Entry to the concert is priced £5 on the door on the afternoon.
Grenville, the Choir Founder, says:
“This will be another very special concert for our members with songs from the shows. It will be a great afternoon of music for the Choir who very much look forward to welcoming Jessica Phillips to entertain you.”
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Images show new leader Paula Boyagis (left) and special guest Jessica Phillips (right).
Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 07778 282934.
Tuesday 3 February 2026
Special Night for Devizes Community Choir
The popular Devizes mixed-voice Good Afternoon Choir welcomes soloist Jessica Phillips as their special concert guest at St John’s Church (Long Street, Devizes) on Saturday March 7, at 2.30pm (doors open at 2.00pm) for a very special ‘Show Time’ with songs from the shows.
The Devizes Good Afternoon Choir will be led by their new leader Paula Boyagis. Paula started leading the choir in January and so this will be her very first concert. As well as a renowned choir leader, Paula is also well-known locally as a mezzo soprano soloist and flautist.
The choir are busy preparing their programme for the concert which will support Back on Track. A Stroke Rehab Service set up to meet the need for long term rehabilitation and support for young, working age Stroke Survivors and their Carers, living in Wiltshire.
For this special concert admission is on the door priced £5. There will also be a retiring collection for Back on Track as well as a raffle.
The Good Afternoon Choirs were started by Bath-based Grenville 16 years ago and there are now 32 across the South West of England, South Wales and London, with over 1,600 members ‘Singing in the Afternoon’.
If you are interested in becoming a member, there are no auditions to join and your first rehearsal is free – come alone or with a friend! Devizes Good Afternoon Choir meet every Friday afternoon from 1pm-3pm at St Andrew’s Church (Long Street, Devizes). Everyone is welcome to come along to meet Paula and the members of the choir, where the emphasis is on singing and having fun. You can find out more at www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Special guest for the concert will be Jessical Phillips, Jessica has been singing with choirs and opera companies for many years. She has performed Musetta in La Boheme, Adele in Die Fledermaus and Susanna in Marriage of Figaro.
Entry to the concert is priced £5 on the door on the afternoon.
Grenville, the Choir Founder, says:
“This will be another very special concert for our members with songs from the shows. It will be a great afternoon of music for the Choir who very much look forward to welcoming Jessica Phillips to entertain you.”
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Images show new leader Paula Boyagis (left) and special guest Jessica Phillips (right).
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Christmas 2025
Congratulations to all our choirs for their fantastic concerts and performances in the run up to Christmas.
The Good Afternoon Choirs support and raise money for local organisations/charities that they themselves choose. Over the years the choirs have raised in total £95,727.81.
In 2025 the choirs raised £20,659.86 - well done everyone!
The Good Afternoon Choirs support and raise money for local organisations/charities that they themselves choose. Over the years the choirs have raised in total £95,727.81.
In 2025 the choirs raised £20,659.86 - well done everyone!
The photos above show some of our Good Afternoon Choirs at their intergenerational Christmas concerts with local school children:
Bath, Frome, Keynsham, North Somerset, Norton Radstock and West Wilts.
Bath, Frome, Keynsham, North Somerset, Norton Radstock and West Wilts.
New Leader for Bath Good Afternoon Choir
PRESS RELEASE
Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 07778 282934.
Monday December 22, 2025
Bath's popular community Good Afternoon Choir resumes on Thursday January 8. The choir has been singing together since March 2009 and we are pleased to welcome our new leader, John Sandford.
Over the years Good Afternoon Choirs have raised many thousands of pounds for charities and at their recent carol celebration Bath Good Afternoon Choir welcomed children from Combe Down Primary School for a memorable concert with the Mayor of Bath, Cllr Prof Bharat Pankhania, as their special guest.
John is a Choral Music Director with over 30 years' experience running children's and adult choirs. He looks forward to welcoming back all the members of Bath Good Afternoon Choir, plus potential new members.
"We run community choirs from our offices in Westfield, Radstock with over 1300 members joining together every week across the West of England and Wales. I'm delighted that John will be taking over Bath Good Afternoon Choir and if you are reading this and love to sing then why not come along to meet John and 'discover' the fun of Singing in the Afternoon.
We meet at Widcombe Baptist Church on Thursday afternoons from 2pm-4pm. See you there!" said Grenville Jones, Founder of the Good Afternoon Choirs.
Further details of our Good Afternoon Choirs can be found on www.goodafternoonchoir.org
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PRESS RELEASE
Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 07778 282934.
Monday December 22, 2025
Bath's popular community Good Afternoon Choir resumes on Thursday January 8. The choir has been singing together since March 2009 and we are pleased to welcome our new leader, John Sandford.
Over the years Good Afternoon Choirs have raised many thousands of pounds for charities and at their recent carol celebration Bath Good Afternoon Choir welcomed children from Combe Down Primary School for a memorable concert with the Mayor of Bath, Cllr Prof Bharat Pankhania, as their special guest.
John is a Choral Music Director with over 30 years' experience running children's and adult choirs. He looks forward to welcoming back all the members of Bath Good Afternoon Choir, plus potential new members.
"We run community choirs from our offices in Westfield, Radstock with over 1300 members joining together every week across the West of England and Wales. I'm delighted that John will be taking over Bath Good Afternoon Choir and if you are reading this and love to sing then why not come along to meet John and 'discover' the fun of Singing in the Afternoon.
We meet at Widcombe Baptist Church on Thursday afternoons from 2pm-4pm. See you there!" said Grenville Jones, Founder of the Good Afternoon Choirs.
Further details of our Good Afternoon Choirs can be found on www.goodafternoonchoir.org
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Photo shows new leader John Sandford
Photo shows Bath Good Afternoon Choir at their Christmas Concert.
New Leader for Devizes Good Afternoon Choir
PRESS RELEASE
Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 07778 282934.
Monday December 22, 2025
Devizes's popular community Good Afternoon Choir resumes on Friday January 9. The choir has been singing together since June 2011 and we are pleased to welcome our new leader, Paula Boyagis.
Over the years Good Afternoon Choirs have raised many thousands of pounds for charities and at their recent carol celebration Devizes Good Afternoon Choir welcomed children from Wansdyke School for a memorable concert with the Mayor of Devizes, Cllr Jennie Britten, as their special guest.
Paula, as well as a renowned choir leader, is also a mezzo soprano and flautist. She looks forward to welcoming back all the members of Devizes Good Afternoon Choir, plus potential new members.
"We run community choirs from our offices in Westfield, Radstock with over 1300 members joining together every week across the West of England and Wales. I'm delighted that Paula will be taking over Devizes Good Afternoon Choir and if you are reading this and love to sing then why not come along to meet Paula and 'discover' the fun of Singing in the Afternoon.
We meet at St Andrew’s Church (Long Street, Devizes) on Friday afternoons from 1pm-3pm. See you there!" said Grenville Jones, Founder of the Good Afternoon Choirs.
Further details of our Good Afternoon Choirs can be found on www.goodafternoonchoir.org
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Photo shows Paula Boyagis.
Photo shows the Devizes Good Afternoon Choir at their Christmas Concert.
New Leader for Norton Radstock Good Afternoon Choir
PRESS RELEASE
Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 07778 282934
Monday December 22, 2025
New Leader for Good Afternoon Choir
Midsomer Norton's popular community Good Afternoon Choir resumes on Thursday January 8. The choir has been singing together since May 2022 and we are pleased to welcome our new leader, John Hare.
Over the years Good Afternoon Choirs have raised many thousands of pounds for charities and at their recent carol celebration Norton Radstock Good Afternoon Choir welcomed children from Welton Primary School for a memorable concert with the Mayor of Midsomer Norton, Cllr Martyn Plant, as their special guest.
John Hare grew up in the Midsomer Norton area and is also the leader of our popular Keynsham Good Afternoon Choir. He looks forward to welcoming back all the members of Norton Radstock Good Afternoon Choir, plus potential new members.
"We run community choirs from our offices in Westfield, Radstock with over 1300 members joining together every week across the West of England and Wales. I'm delighted that John will be taking over Norton Radstock Good Afternoon Choir and if you are reading this and love to sing then why not come along to meet John and 'discover' the fun of Singing in the Afternoon.
We meet at Midsomer Norton Methodist Church on Thursday afternoons from 1pm-3pm. See you there!" said Grenville Jones, Founder of the Good Afternoon Choirs.
Further details of our Good Afternoon Choirs can be found on www.goodafternoonchoir.org
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PRESS RELEASE
Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 07778 282934
Monday December 22, 2025
New Leader for Good Afternoon Choir
Midsomer Norton's popular community Good Afternoon Choir resumes on Thursday January 8. The choir has been singing together since May 2022 and we are pleased to welcome our new leader, John Hare.
Over the years Good Afternoon Choirs have raised many thousands of pounds for charities and at their recent carol celebration Norton Radstock Good Afternoon Choir welcomed children from Welton Primary School for a memorable concert with the Mayor of Midsomer Norton, Cllr Martyn Plant, as their special guest.
John Hare grew up in the Midsomer Norton area and is also the leader of our popular Keynsham Good Afternoon Choir. He looks forward to welcoming back all the members of Norton Radstock Good Afternoon Choir, plus potential new members.
"We run community choirs from our offices in Westfield, Radstock with over 1300 members joining together every week across the West of England and Wales. I'm delighted that John will be taking over Norton Radstock Good Afternoon Choir and if you are reading this and love to sing then why not come along to meet John and 'discover' the fun of Singing in the Afternoon.
We meet at Midsomer Norton Methodist Church on Thursday afternoons from 1pm-3pm. See you there!" said Grenville Jones, Founder of the Good Afternoon Choirs.
Further details of our Good Afternoon Choirs can be found on www.goodafternoonchoir.org
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Exmouth Good Afternoon Choir
PRESS RELEASE
Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 07778 282934
Monday December 22, 2025
Exmouth Good Afternoon Choir celebrated Christmas in style with their inaugural concert taking place on 9 December with the children of Withycombe Raleigh C of E Primary School as their special guests attended by the Mayor of Exmouth, Councillor Graham Deasy.
The choir is a fun and friendly, mixed-voice, non-audition, community choir lead by Craig Northway and is back singing after their Christmas break on Tuesday 6 January. They rehearse at Holy Trinity Church, Exmouth at 12.30-2.30pm on Tuesday afternoons and new members are always welcome.
On February 17 a very special musical event will be taking place at Holy Trinity Church, Exmouth featuring singers from across the Good Afternoon Choirs based in Crediton, Exmouth, Sidmouth, Taunton and Torquay.
From 2pm-5pm a fun workshop will take place and this will be led by our talented Good Afternoon Choir Leaders: Craig Northway, Jon Rawles, Maria Thorne, Matt Finch and Rob Tribe.
“It’s going to be a great day of music with new pieces to learn in the afternoon by the hundred plus singers who will attend the workshop. Then in the evening from 7pm (until approximately 9.15pm) there will be a concert at which the special guests are the Exmouth Shanty Men – the original buoy band! The Exmouth Shanty Men are one of the most exciting and entertaining acts to appear on the traditional folk scene in years, and surely the most cheery gaggle of rascals you are ever likely to meet!” says Grenville Jones, Founder of the Good Afternoon Choirs.
Tickets are selling quickly and if you would like to attend the evening concert tickets priced £10 are available in advance from gac.ticketlight.co.uk or by calling 0844 888 9991 and will be available on the door on the night (subject to availability).
There are now 35 Good Afternoon Choirs across the West of England with over 1,500 people “Singing in the Afternoon”. For full details visit www.goodafternoonchoir.org
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Image shows the Exmouth Shanty Men
Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 07778 282934
Monday December 22, 2025
Exmouth Good Afternoon Choir celebrated Christmas in style with their inaugural concert taking place on 9 December with the children of Withycombe Raleigh C of E Primary School as their special guests attended by the Mayor of Exmouth, Councillor Graham Deasy.
The choir is a fun and friendly, mixed-voice, non-audition, community choir lead by Craig Northway and is back singing after their Christmas break on Tuesday 6 January. They rehearse at Holy Trinity Church, Exmouth at 12.30-2.30pm on Tuesday afternoons and new members are always welcome.
On February 17 a very special musical event will be taking place at Holy Trinity Church, Exmouth featuring singers from across the Good Afternoon Choirs based in Crediton, Exmouth, Sidmouth, Taunton and Torquay.
From 2pm-5pm a fun workshop will take place and this will be led by our talented Good Afternoon Choir Leaders: Craig Northway, Jon Rawles, Maria Thorne, Matt Finch and Rob Tribe.
“It’s going to be a great day of music with new pieces to learn in the afternoon by the hundred plus singers who will attend the workshop. Then in the evening from 7pm (until approximately 9.15pm) there will be a concert at which the special guests are the Exmouth Shanty Men – the original buoy band! The Exmouth Shanty Men are one of the most exciting and entertaining acts to appear on the traditional folk scene in years, and surely the most cheery gaggle of rascals you are ever likely to meet!” says Grenville Jones, Founder of the Good Afternoon Choirs.
Tickets are selling quickly and if you would like to attend the evening concert tickets priced £10 are available in advance from gac.ticketlight.co.uk or by calling 0844 888 9991 and will be available on the door on the night (subject to availability).
There are now 35 Good Afternoon Choirs across the West of England with over 1,500 people “Singing in the Afternoon”. For full details visit www.goodafternoonchoir.org
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Image shows the Exmouth Shanty Men
Sing Out in 2026
EMBARGO Thursday JANUARY 1ST 2026…
PRESS RELEASE
Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 07778 282934.
It’s time to join your local Community Choir
Singing is good for you – it helps you to make new friends, it’s good for your mental health and is the best hobby in the world!
Across the UK, hundreds of older people are joining choirs that sing in the afternoon. It was back in 2009 when respected Bath choir leader Grenville Jones first launched his Good Afternoon Choir. Now 17 years on there are over 30 Good Afternoon Choirs across the West of England, South Wales and London with over 1,500 enthusiastic singers.
The choirs are led by talented freelance musicians, recruited by Grenville, to lead the choirs. Rehearsals are weekly in community rooms or Church halls and with plans to add another six Good Afternoon Choirs in 2026.
“These re no-audition community choirs where previous singing is not a necessity. The music is fairly straightforward and I am extremely fortunate to have such a talented group of leaders,” said Grenville Jones, founder of the Good Afternoon Choirs.
Traditionally, mixed-voice choirs rehearses in the evenings but Grenville recognises the fact that people who love to sing (and have sung in the past) may not necessarily be comfortable driving to an evening rehearsal, particularly on a dark cold winters evening. The Good Afternoon Choirs are therefore unique and as Grenville often says… “you can meet with your friends in the afternoon, perhaps go for a cup of coffee, and be home in time for the 6 o’clock news; before it gets dark.”
This link below introduces John Hare who is the choir leader at Keynsham Good Afternoon Choir (a town between Bath and Bristol). It illustrates the joy of singing in a community choir and in recent days all of the community choirs have been performing at Christmas Celebration Carol concerts with special guests from local Primary Schools.
https://youtu.be/xqeor_PVKQM
The Good Afternoon Choirs support and raise money for local organisations/charities that they themselves choose. Over the years the choirs have raised in total over £95,727.81. This year 2025 the concert totals have so far come to £20,659.86.
Founder Grenville Jones is available on his mobile 07778 282934 and would be delighted to talk about the success of his project and how ‘Singing in the Afternoon’ means so much to so many older people from the South West, South Wales and London.
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Our picture shows the Good Afternoon Choir at North Somerset performing at their annual Christmas Celebration Carol Concert supporting the work of Nailsea Tithe Barn Trust / Memories at the Barn.
PRESS RELEASE
Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 07778 282934.
It’s time to join your local Community Choir
Singing is good for you – it helps you to make new friends, it’s good for your mental health and is the best hobby in the world!
Across the UK, hundreds of older people are joining choirs that sing in the afternoon. It was back in 2009 when respected Bath choir leader Grenville Jones first launched his Good Afternoon Choir. Now 17 years on there are over 30 Good Afternoon Choirs across the West of England, South Wales and London with over 1,500 enthusiastic singers.
The choirs are led by talented freelance musicians, recruited by Grenville, to lead the choirs. Rehearsals are weekly in community rooms or Church halls and with plans to add another six Good Afternoon Choirs in 2026.
“These re no-audition community choirs where previous singing is not a necessity. The music is fairly straightforward and I am extremely fortunate to have such a talented group of leaders,” said Grenville Jones, founder of the Good Afternoon Choirs.
Traditionally, mixed-voice choirs rehearses in the evenings but Grenville recognises the fact that people who love to sing (and have sung in the past) may not necessarily be comfortable driving to an evening rehearsal, particularly on a dark cold winters evening. The Good Afternoon Choirs are therefore unique and as Grenville often says… “you can meet with your friends in the afternoon, perhaps go for a cup of coffee, and be home in time for the 6 o’clock news; before it gets dark.”
This link below introduces John Hare who is the choir leader at Keynsham Good Afternoon Choir (a town between Bath and Bristol). It illustrates the joy of singing in a community choir and in recent days all of the community choirs have been performing at Christmas Celebration Carol concerts with special guests from local Primary Schools.
https://youtu.be/xqeor_PVKQM
The Good Afternoon Choirs support and raise money for local organisations/charities that they themselves choose. Over the years the choirs have raised in total over £95,727.81. This year 2025 the concert totals have so far come to £20,659.86.
Founder Grenville Jones is available on his mobile 07778 282934 and would be delighted to talk about the success of his project and how ‘Singing in the Afternoon’ means so much to so many older people from the South West, South Wales and London.
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Our picture shows the Good Afternoon Choir at North Somerset performing at their annual Christmas Celebration Carol Concert supporting the work of Nailsea Tithe Barn Trust / Memories at the Barn.
Community Choirs raising thousands for local deserving causes
Tuesday November 11, 2025
In the run-up to Christmas, Celebration Carol concerts will take place featuring local community Good Afternoon Choirs with over 2,000 people expected to attend. Bath-based music man Grenville Jones started the Good Afternoon Choirs 16 years ago and they now take place across South West England, South Wales and London. The Choirs meet in the afternoon on a weekly basis and are led by local talented musicians.
Each of the concerts supports a local organisation or charity and these are chosen by the choir members themselves. Special guests are children from a local Primary School and, over the years, many relationships have been built between choir members and the school.
At the concerts the children perform their own special Christmas pieces and the Good Afternoon Choir also learn Christmas items for their young guests and parents/families who always attend.
All the Carol Celebrations will be free admission with a retiring collection for the Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen 2025 charity.
Here is the full list and we look forward to seeing you:
At BATH – Bath Good Afternoon Choir with special guests Combe Down C of E Primary School – Thursday 4th December 1.30-2.45pm at Widcombe Baptist Church, Bath.
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for Care for Casualties which is Bath Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025. The Mayor of Bath will be attending the carol concert.
At CHEPSTOW– Chepstow Good Afternoon Choir with special guests Pembroke Primary School – Thursday 4th December 1.30-2.30pm at Chepstow Baptist Church.
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for SARA (Severn Area Rescue Association) which is Chepstow Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025. The Mayor of Chepstow will be attending the carol concert.
At CHIPPENHAM – Chippenham & Calne Good Afternoon Choir with St Paul’s Primary School – Tuesday 2nd December 1.45-2.45pm at St Paul's Church, Chippenham.
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for Chippenham & District Talking Newspapers which is Chippenham & Calne Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025.
At CREDITON – Mid Devon Good Afternoon Choir with special guests Hayward’s Primary School – Friday 12th December 1.30-2.30pm at Crediton Congregational Church.
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for Mid Devon Mobility which is Mid Devon Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025.
At DEVIZES – Devizes Good Afternoon Choir with special guests Wansdyke School – Friday 28th November 2.00-3.00pm at St Andrew’s Church, Long Street, Devizes.
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for Back on Track (Stroke support group) which is Devizes Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025. The Mayor of Devizes will be attending the carol concert.
At EXMOUTH – Exmouth Good Afternoon Choir with special guests Withycombe Raleigh CofE Primary School – Tuesday 9th December 1.00-2.00pm at Holy Trinity Church, Exmouth.
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for Open Door Exmouth which is Exmouth Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025.
At FROME – Frome Good Afternoon Choir with special guests Vallis First School – Monday 1st December 1.45-2.45pm at Holy Trinity Church, Frome
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance which is Frome Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025. The Mayor of Frome will be attending the carol concert.
At HAYDON WICK / SWINDON – North Swindon Good Afternoon Choir & Highworth with Shrivenham Good Afternoon Choir with special guests Haydonleigh Primary School – Thursday 4th December 2.00-3.00pm at St John’s Haydon Wick Church.
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for Prospect House which is North Swindon and Highworth with Shrivenham Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025. The Mayor of Swindon will be attending the carol concert.
At HOLT – West Wilts Good Afternoon Choir with special guests Holt VC Primary School for a joint Christmas celebration – Friday 5th December 1.45-2.45pm at St Katharine's Church, Holt.
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for Parkinson’s UK which is West Wilts Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025.
At KEYNSHAM – Keynsham Good Afternoon Choir with special guests Chandag Primary School – Wednesday 26th November at St John’s Church, Keynsham, 1.00-2.15pm
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for Multiple Sclerosis Trust which is Keynsham Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity. The Chair of Keynsham Town Council will be attending the carol concert.
At MALMESBURY – Malmesbury Good Afternoon Choir with special guests St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School – Wednesday 3rd December 2.00-3.00pm at Malmesbury Town Hall / Assembly Rooms.
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for Wiltshire & Bath Air Ambulance which is Malmesbury Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025. The Mayor of Malmesbury will be attending the carol concert.
At MIDSOMER NORTON – Norton Radstock Good Afternoon Choir with special guests Welton Primary School – Thursday 11th December at Midsomer Norton Methodist Church 1.45-2.45pm.
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for Wiltshire & Bath Air Ambulance which is Midsomer Norton Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025. The Mayor of Midsomer Norton will be attending the carol concert.
At NAILSEA – North Somerset Good Afternoon Choir with special guests Kingshill Church School – Wednesday 26th November at Nailsea Methodist Church 1.30-2.30pm
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for Nailsea Tithe Barn Trusts’ ‘Memories at the Barn’ which is North Somerset Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025.
At NEWQUAY– Newquay, Falmouth and Bodmin Good Afternoon Choirs with special guests Bishops’ CofE Learning Academy for a joint Christmas celebration – Thursday 27th November 1.30-2.30pm at St Michael's Church, Newquay.
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for Heart of Headland (Royal Cornwall Hospitals), Man Down and Georgia’s Voice which are the Cornish Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charities in 2025. The Mayor of Newquay will be attending the carol concert.
At KINGSWOOD – South Gloucestershire Good Afternoon Choir with special guests The Park Primary School – Wednesday 3rd December 1.45-2.45pm at Kingswood Congregational Church
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for Kingswood Community Association which is South Gloucestershire Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025.
At SWANSEA – Swansea Good Afternoon Choir – Tuesday 2nd December at St James Church Hall 1.30-2.30pm
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for Cariad Children’s Project which is Swansea Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025.
At TAUNTON – Taunton Good Afternoon Choir with special guests Parkfield School – Tuesday 25th November at Temple Methodist Church 1.30-2.45pm
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for St Margaret’s Hospice Care which is Taunton Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025. The Mayor of Taunton will be attending the carol concert.
At THORNBURY – Thornbury Good Afternoon Choir with special guests Crossways Infants School – Thursday 4th December 1.30-2.30pm at Thornbury United Reformed Church.
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for Children’s Hospice South West which is Thornbury Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025. The Mayor of Thornbury will be attending the carol concert.
At WARMINSTER – Westbury with Warminster Good Afternoon Choir with special guests Westbury Leigh CofE Primary School – Friday 5th December 1.30-2.45pm at Leigh Park Community Centre. At our carol celebration there will be a collection for Julia’s House which is Westbury with Warminster Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025. The Mayor of Westbury will be attending the carol concert.
At WELLS – Wells Good Afternoon Choir with special guests St Cuthbert’s Junior School – Tuesday 9th December 2.00-3.00pm at St Thomas Church, Wells.
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for 5th/7th Wells Scout Group which is Wells Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025. The Deputy Mayor of Wells will be attending the carol concert.
At WESTBURY-ON-TRYM – North Bristol Good Afternoon Choir with special guests St Ursula E-Act Academy – Monday 1st December 1.30-2.45pm at Westbury on Trym Methodist Church.
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for Bristol Dementia Action Alliance which is Bristol Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025. The Lord Mayor of Bristol will be attending the carol concert.
At WINCANTON – South Somerset Good Afternoon Choir with special guests Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School – Monday 8th December 1.30-2.30pm at Wincanton War Memorial Hall
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for the MHA Communities South Somerset which is South Somerset Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025. The Chair of Wincanton Town Council will be attending the carol concert.
At YATE – Yate & Chipping Sodbury Good Afternoon Choir with special guests St Paul’s Catholic Primary School – Wednesday 3rd December 2.00-3.00pm at St Mary’s Church, Yate.
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for Great Western Air Ambulance Charity which is Yate & Chipping Sodbury Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025. The Mayor of Yate will be attending the carol concert.
“I started the Good Afternoon Choirs over 15 years ago and we have raised many thousands of pounds for local organisations whose work benefits local people. When each choir starts back after Christmas in January the choir leaders will ask the choir members to nominate and vote for the local organisation they would like to support in 2026, the choice is entirely down to the members. As well as the Christmas concerts there are additional concerts throughout the year who also support the chosen organisation,” said Grenville Jones, Founder of the Good Afternoon Choirs.
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In the run-up to Christmas, Celebration Carol concerts will take place featuring local community Good Afternoon Choirs with over 2,000 people expected to attend. Bath-based music man Grenville Jones started the Good Afternoon Choirs 16 years ago and they now take place across South West England, South Wales and London. The Choirs meet in the afternoon on a weekly basis and are led by local talented musicians.
Each of the concerts supports a local organisation or charity and these are chosen by the choir members themselves. Special guests are children from a local Primary School and, over the years, many relationships have been built between choir members and the school.
At the concerts the children perform their own special Christmas pieces and the Good Afternoon Choir also learn Christmas items for their young guests and parents/families who always attend.
All the Carol Celebrations will be free admission with a retiring collection for the Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen 2025 charity.
Here is the full list and we look forward to seeing you:
At BATH – Bath Good Afternoon Choir with special guests Combe Down C of E Primary School – Thursday 4th December 1.30-2.45pm at Widcombe Baptist Church, Bath.
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for Care for Casualties which is Bath Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025. The Mayor of Bath will be attending the carol concert.
At CHEPSTOW– Chepstow Good Afternoon Choir with special guests Pembroke Primary School – Thursday 4th December 1.30-2.30pm at Chepstow Baptist Church.
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for SARA (Severn Area Rescue Association) which is Chepstow Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025. The Mayor of Chepstow will be attending the carol concert.
At CHIPPENHAM – Chippenham & Calne Good Afternoon Choir with St Paul’s Primary School – Tuesday 2nd December 1.45-2.45pm at St Paul's Church, Chippenham.
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for Chippenham & District Talking Newspapers which is Chippenham & Calne Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025.
At CREDITON – Mid Devon Good Afternoon Choir with special guests Hayward’s Primary School – Friday 12th December 1.30-2.30pm at Crediton Congregational Church.
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for Mid Devon Mobility which is Mid Devon Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025.
At DEVIZES – Devizes Good Afternoon Choir with special guests Wansdyke School – Friday 28th November 2.00-3.00pm at St Andrew’s Church, Long Street, Devizes.
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for Back on Track (Stroke support group) which is Devizes Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025. The Mayor of Devizes will be attending the carol concert.
At EXMOUTH – Exmouth Good Afternoon Choir with special guests Withycombe Raleigh CofE Primary School – Tuesday 9th December 1.00-2.00pm at Holy Trinity Church, Exmouth.
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for Open Door Exmouth which is Exmouth Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025.
At FROME – Frome Good Afternoon Choir with special guests Vallis First School – Monday 1st December 1.45-2.45pm at Holy Trinity Church, Frome
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance which is Frome Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025. The Mayor of Frome will be attending the carol concert.
At HAYDON WICK / SWINDON – North Swindon Good Afternoon Choir & Highworth with Shrivenham Good Afternoon Choir with special guests Haydonleigh Primary School – Thursday 4th December 2.00-3.00pm at St John’s Haydon Wick Church.
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for Prospect House which is North Swindon and Highworth with Shrivenham Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025. The Mayor of Swindon will be attending the carol concert.
At HOLT – West Wilts Good Afternoon Choir with special guests Holt VC Primary School for a joint Christmas celebration – Friday 5th December 1.45-2.45pm at St Katharine's Church, Holt.
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for Parkinson’s UK which is West Wilts Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025.
At KEYNSHAM – Keynsham Good Afternoon Choir with special guests Chandag Primary School – Wednesday 26th November at St John’s Church, Keynsham, 1.00-2.15pm
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for Multiple Sclerosis Trust which is Keynsham Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity. The Chair of Keynsham Town Council will be attending the carol concert.
At MALMESBURY – Malmesbury Good Afternoon Choir with special guests St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School – Wednesday 3rd December 2.00-3.00pm at Malmesbury Town Hall / Assembly Rooms.
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for Wiltshire & Bath Air Ambulance which is Malmesbury Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025. The Mayor of Malmesbury will be attending the carol concert.
At MIDSOMER NORTON – Norton Radstock Good Afternoon Choir with special guests Welton Primary School – Thursday 11th December at Midsomer Norton Methodist Church 1.45-2.45pm.
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for Wiltshire & Bath Air Ambulance which is Midsomer Norton Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025. The Mayor of Midsomer Norton will be attending the carol concert.
At NAILSEA – North Somerset Good Afternoon Choir with special guests Kingshill Church School – Wednesday 26th November at Nailsea Methodist Church 1.30-2.30pm
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for Nailsea Tithe Barn Trusts’ ‘Memories at the Barn’ which is North Somerset Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025.
At NEWQUAY– Newquay, Falmouth and Bodmin Good Afternoon Choirs with special guests Bishops’ CofE Learning Academy for a joint Christmas celebration – Thursday 27th November 1.30-2.30pm at St Michael's Church, Newquay.
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for Heart of Headland (Royal Cornwall Hospitals), Man Down and Georgia’s Voice which are the Cornish Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charities in 2025. The Mayor of Newquay will be attending the carol concert.
At KINGSWOOD – South Gloucestershire Good Afternoon Choir with special guests The Park Primary School – Wednesday 3rd December 1.45-2.45pm at Kingswood Congregational Church
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for Kingswood Community Association which is South Gloucestershire Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025.
At SWANSEA – Swansea Good Afternoon Choir – Tuesday 2nd December at St James Church Hall 1.30-2.30pm
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for Cariad Children’s Project which is Swansea Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025.
At TAUNTON – Taunton Good Afternoon Choir with special guests Parkfield School – Tuesday 25th November at Temple Methodist Church 1.30-2.45pm
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for St Margaret’s Hospice Care which is Taunton Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025. The Mayor of Taunton will be attending the carol concert.
At THORNBURY – Thornbury Good Afternoon Choir with special guests Crossways Infants School – Thursday 4th December 1.30-2.30pm at Thornbury United Reformed Church.
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for Children’s Hospice South West which is Thornbury Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025. The Mayor of Thornbury will be attending the carol concert.
At WARMINSTER – Westbury with Warminster Good Afternoon Choir with special guests Westbury Leigh CofE Primary School – Friday 5th December 1.30-2.45pm at Leigh Park Community Centre. At our carol celebration there will be a collection for Julia’s House which is Westbury with Warminster Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025. The Mayor of Westbury will be attending the carol concert.
At WELLS – Wells Good Afternoon Choir with special guests St Cuthbert’s Junior School – Tuesday 9th December 2.00-3.00pm at St Thomas Church, Wells.
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for 5th/7th Wells Scout Group which is Wells Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025. The Deputy Mayor of Wells will be attending the carol concert.
At WESTBURY-ON-TRYM – North Bristol Good Afternoon Choir with special guests St Ursula E-Act Academy – Monday 1st December 1.30-2.45pm at Westbury on Trym Methodist Church.
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for Bristol Dementia Action Alliance which is Bristol Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025. The Lord Mayor of Bristol will be attending the carol concert.
At WINCANTON – South Somerset Good Afternoon Choir with special guests Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School – Monday 8th December 1.30-2.30pm at Wincanton War Memorial Hall
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for the MHA Communities South Somerset which is South Somerset Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025. The Chair of Wincanton Town Council will be attending the carol concert.
At YATE – Yate & Chipping Sodbury Good Afternoon Choir with special guests St Paul’s Catholic Primary School – Wednesday 3rd December 2.00-3.00pm at St Mary’s Church, Yate.
At our carol celebration there will be a collection for Great Western Air Ambulance Charity which is Yate & Chipping Sodbury Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025. The Mayor of Yate will be attending the carol concert.
“I started the Good Afternoon Choirs over 15 years ago and we have raised many thousands of pounds for local organisations whose work benefits local people. When each choir starts back after Christmas in January the choir leaders will ask the choir members to nominate and vote for the local organisation they would like to support in 2026, the choice is entirely down to the members. As well as the Christmas concerts there are additional concerts throughout the year who also support the chosen organisation,” said Grenville Jones, Founder of the Good Afternoon Choirs.
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Our image shows members of Taunton Good Afternoon Choir at last year’s Christmas Carol Celebration concert.