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The Funky Choir to bring festive cheer to Acton Christmas Concert

The Funky Choir to bring festive cheer to Acton Christmas Concert

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire-based The Funky Choir will be spreading yuletide joy with a festive Christmas Concert in Acton on Saturday December 7.

The event from 7.30pm will take place at the village’s St Mary’s Church near Nantwich.

November 24, 2024
Double Whammy fundraising concert takes place in Worleston

Double Whammy fundraising concert takes place in Worleston

By Jonathan White
A sold-out “Double Whammy” concert at St Oswald’s Church in Worleston has helped to raise thousands of pounds.

A medley of popular music was performed by The Funky Choir, a local faith-based community choir.

April 24, 2024
“Funky Choir” fundraising concert to take place in Worleston

“Funky Choir” fundraising concert to take place in Worleston

By Jonathan White
A ‘Double Whammy Concert’ will take place at St Oswald’s Church in Worleston next month.

A medley of popular music will be performed by The Funky Choir, in aid of the church and St Luke’s Hospice.

March 21, 2024
Nantwich choir raises money for Special Olympics World Games gymnasts

Nantwich choir raises money for Special Olympics World Games gymnasts

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire’s Thefunkychoir held a fundraising concert to help rhythmic gymnasts in their bid to attend the Special Olympics World Games.

The choir, a faith based group, mainly sing funky songs and like to sing three-part harmonies.

April 13, 2023
Christmas fundraising concert held at Acton St Mary’s Church

Christmas fundraising concert held at Acton St Mary’s Church

By Jonathan White
A Christmas concert featuring The Funky Choir at St Mary’s Church on Monks Lane in Acton has helped raise vital funds for charity.

The Funky Choir, which formed in 2010 in Nantwich,  performed a mixture of pop, jazz, gospel, rock and rhythm and blues music in the first half.

December 7, 2022
Christmas weekend of events at St Mary’s Church Acton

Christmas weekend of events at St Mary’s Church Acton

By Jonathan White
St Mary’s Church in Acton near Nantwich will host several Christmas-themed events over the first weekend in December.

An indoor ‘Christmas Tree Festival’ takes place on Saturday December 3 (9am to 5pm) and Sunday December 4 (12pm to 5.30pm).

November 23, 2022

Marie Curie concert in Nantwich

The local Marie Curie Support Group is organising a concert in conjunction with The Funky Choir. The concert will be held on November 16 at Nantwich Methodist Church, Hospital Street, Nantwich at 7pm for 7.30pm. Tickets are £5 including light refreshments and are available either from Gerry Smith on 01270 627315 or on the door. Marie Curie provides free nursing[Read More…]

October 27, 2019
Hundreds of young and old enjoy Nantwich VE Day celebrations

Hundreds of young and old enjoy Nantwich VE Day celebrations

By Kirsty Rollings
VE Day Celebrations to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe, took place in Nantwich town centre.

Union Jack flags lined the streets and shop windows of the town centre, with rain moving the celebrations from the town square to St Mary’s Church.

May 9, 2015
First World War Cheshire East concert set for Lyceum

First World War Cheshire East concert set for Lyceum

A commemorative concert for fallen heroes of South Cheshire is to be held 100 years after the start of the First World War.

Called “Crewe Reflects – a Commemorative Concert”, it includes a premiere of new work combining original music, film and writing.

July 8, 2014
Nantwich-based The Funky Choir invites new members

Nantwich-based The Funky Choir invites new members

Nantwich-based The Funky Choir is heading back to the rehearsal room at Regents College in Nantwich this week. The group begin practice for another season on Thursday under the direction of musical director Jenny Casby.

September 4, 2013
Marina near Nantwich raises vital wheelchair cash for youngsters

Marina near Nantwich raises vital wheelchair cash for youngsters

Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich has helped to raise more than £1,100 for charity at two events. The venue, at Church Minshull, held a “Boaters Bash” concert, and a “Family Fun Day” – all in one busy weekend.

August 1, 2013
Funky Choir in fine voice at Nantwich community events

Funky Choir in fine voice at Nantwich community events

The Funky Choir in Nantwich have been putting their vocal chords to good use. The popular faith-based group has been performing at a series of community events over the last few weeks.

July 22, 2013
Picture special: World Worm Charming Championships in Willaston

Picture special: World Worm Charming Championships in Willaston

By Jonathan White Hundreds of people and BBC TV crews enjoyed the 34th World Worm Charming Championship near Nantwich. The event at Willaston Primary School saw competitors in 144 plots trying to collect as many worms as possible in 30 minutes.

June 23, 2013