| The Harrogate Wellbeing Choir is a free and inclusive community choir, open to adults in the area with lived or current experience of mental ill health. Rehearsals are supportive and friendly in a relaxed environment, with tea and coffee provided.
All songs are learnt by ear, covering a range of genres with techniques in how to improve your singing voice, all led by conductor Lucy Coleman. No previous experience is necessary. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays 1.30-3.00pm in term time, at the Wesley Chapel, Oxford Street, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 1PP. If you are interested in joining the choir, please do get in touch. |
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| Performances HWC take part in informal performances in a variety of settings. Regular events include workshops in collaboration with the National Autistic Society, slots at North Yorkshire Connected Spaces forums, celebration days with More in Common/ Jo Cox Foundation, and supermarket busking at Christmas. |
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Songwriting Members of the Harrogate Choir take part in songwriting projects with singer-songwriter Esther Clare Griffiths, creating group songs which they perform and record professionally with our record label, EV Records. |
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Testimonials
“Lucy is a great teacher and she’s really patient. I’ve also made a lot of new lovely friends. I love the coffee break- it's lovely catching up with everybody."
— Harrogate Wellbeing Choir Member
“I love the choir- it's the best thing I've ever done!”
— Harrogate Wellbeing Choir Member
With thanks
The group is currently supported by grants from Two Ridings Community Foundation and St James’ Place Charitable Foundation.