The Wistaston Singers and Crewe Concert Band have been busy this Christmas.
Wistaston Singers performed a carol concert at St Stephen’s Methodist Church on Gainsborough Road in Crewe.
Phil Houghton was the Musical Director and also introduced each song and soloist. Jane Hale was the accompanist.
Soloists were Jay Robinson, Jane Hale, and Chris White.
The finale was Like a candle flame during which the lights were dimmed with the choir singing it while holding candles.
Proceeds will go to St Stephen’s Methodist Church.
The Wistaston Singers rehearse weekly in the parish rooms of St Mary’s Church, Nantwich on Wednesdays 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
Meanwhile, Crewe Concert Band performed a Christmas Carol concert at Wistaston Memorial Hall, on Church Lane, Wistaston.
Crewe Concert Band (pictured, below) was conducted by Richard Moulton-Mallison, and John White was the Master of Ceremonies.
Community carols were sung by the audience were Once in Royal David’s City, Good King Wenceslas and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.
Tim Lloyd spoke two monologues.
Chris White sang Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree while playing the ukulele and a kazoo and was dressed as a Christmas tree.
A memorable festive occasion was enjoyed by a large audience.
A total of £303 was raised which will be shared between the Wistaston Memorial Hall and Crewe Concert Band.
(Words and pictures by Jonathan White)
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