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Wistaston Singers’ farewell to musical director at Christmas concert

Wistaston Singers’ farewell to musical director at Christmas concert

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Singers have said farewell to their musical director Phil Houghton, who has stepped down after 22 years of leading the group.

Mr Houghton led the choir for the last time at St Stephen’s Church in Crewe, supported by assistant musical director Clare Shackleton, with Ann Farrington on piano.

December 19, 2025
Wistaston Singers perform Christmas Carol concert in Crewe

Wistaston Singers perform Christmas Carol concert in Crewe

By Jonathan White
The Wistaston Singers performed at a Christmas Carol concert at St Stephen’s Methodist Church in Crewe.

Phil Houghton was musical director and organist and also introduced each carol and soloist. Jane Hale was the accompanist.

December 21, 2015
Wistaston Singers wow packed Port Sunlight concert crowd

Wistaston Singers wow packed Port Sunlight concert crowd

By Jonathan White
The Wistaston Singers took their talents on the road when they travelled to Port Sunlight on the Wirral.

They performed a fundraising concert at Christ Church United Reformed Church

November 19, 2015
Wistaston Singers concert raises £185 for church fund

Wistaston Singers concert raises £185 for church fund

By Jonathan White
A Wistaston Singers fund-raising concert at the Parish Church of St Andrew in Crewe has helped raise £185 for the Church restoration fund.

Phil Houghton, the group’s musical director, led the concert and also introduced each song and soloist.

October 9, 2015
Wistaston Singers hit right notes at South Cheshire performances

Wistaston Singers hit right notes at South Cheshire performances

By Jonathan White The Wistaston Singers had been displaying their talents at events around South Cheshire. Among their latest performances was a fundraising concert at St Peter’s Church Hall in Elworth.

June 30, 2014
The Wistaston Singers perform concert at packed Bakewell venue

The Wistaston Singers perform concert at packed Bakewell venue

By Jonathan White The Wistaston Singers took their talents on the road when they travelled from South Cheshire to Derbyshire. They performed an evening concert in front of 80 people at Bakewell Methodist Church in Bakewell.

May 19, 2013
Wistaston Singers wow the audience at Ludlow concert

Wistaston Singers wow the audience at Ludlow concert

By Jonathan White Wistaston Singers took their talents on the road when they travelled from South Cheshire to South Shropshire. They performed an evening concert in Ludlow at the Methodist Church in Broad Street.

May 29, 2012