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We recently took part in the spectacular Spring Concert held in Blackburn Cathedral.  Over 350 guests supported this very worthy cause and were treated to performances by a number of local performers.

The night was hosted by John Gilmore from BBC Lancashire and was opened by Blackburn People's Choir who were followed by the fabulous St. Christophers High Schoola dn BAE Systems Workplace Choir.  Linda Tolchard then took to the stage for a beautful performance, rounding off the evening in the style of Last Night of the Proms.

Over £2,800 was raised on the night!  

Thanks to Rosemere for inviting us once again.

On Saturday 3rd March , despite the snow and ice, Decibelles travelled to Hazel Grove to take part in the prestigious Hazel Grove Musical Festival. We enjoyed listening to the other wonderful choirs in our class then, led by our brilliant director Mr Jeff Borradaile and supported by members of maelstrom and BPC , we sang our way to victory, with a score of 89 (DISTINCTION)

The Judge, Mr John Pomphrey, commented:-

“…….this interpretation was so good and the interplay between the parts is excellent.”

“Excellent understanding of the style expected. Ensemble singing is excellent-controlled so well with good ...

Another sensational weekend at Rydal Hall!

Members of BPC just returned from another successful weekend at Rydal Hall.  It was lovely to see lots of new faces there this year all of whom swore they’ d be back next year!  Some things never change though warm hospitality, loads of singing, wonderful companionship and plenty of cake!

Special thanks to those who kept us entertained on Saturday night Derek, Margaret, Amanda, Bekah, Chis,John and Fleur. Gwen for yet another sensational raffle which alone raised over £200 pounds for the Lancashire and Lakes blood bikes charity at our concert, alongside the newly formed Ambleside Theatre Singers. To Jeff ...

Lunchtime concert at Wesley Hall for Friends of Infirmary Area, meet 12.30 pm, sing 1.00 – 1.45 pm

Festival of Voice 2018, King George's Hall, Blackburn - with other groups

BPC and Vocalise to sing at the Sing Together event at Blackpool Tower ballroom, with Paul Whittaker’s Signing Choir.

Tickets £7 / £4. Details to follow.

BPC and Vocalise to sing at the In Memory event, Corporation Park Remembrance Garden, time to follow.

End of year concert for all groups – BPC, Maelstrom, Decibelles and Vocalise, 7.30 pm Wesley Hall

Involvement in the launch of the first Clitheroe Peace Festival for Choirs, a First World War commemorative event. Provisionally:

Possible busking in the morning in Clitheroe, meet 11.00 am.

Grand Theatre concert 4,00pm, for BPC, Maelstrom, Decibelles and Vocalise, meet 2.45 pm.

Finale event 7.00, with Honour choir and mass sing, meet 5.45 pm

Last rehearsal for BPC before summer break

Wedding - check sign-up sheet for location. Time to be confirmed.

Wedding at St Peter and St Paul, Rishton. To be confirmed by May 2018

Return of BPC after summer break

Possible involvement in World Peace Day singing

Possible involvement in Rivington Brewery Taps beer festival

Performance at Fountains Abbey, Ripon, with Ordsall Acappella Singers. ‘Fountains by Floodlight’ 7.00 – 8.00 pm, arrive 5.30 pm.

Trip to Braunau-am-Inn, Austria

Trip to Prague

Wedding at St Helen’s Church, Waddington

Christmas dinner, Foxfields, Langho

Rydal hall Residential Weekend

BPC afternoon workshop and evening concert to support Methodist Action North West, Fulwood Methodist Church, 2 Watling Street Rd, Fulwood, Preston PR2 8EA.

Directions from Wesley Hall

BPC concert Padiham Unitarian Chapel, Church St, Padiham BB12 8JH, 7.30 pm

Directions from Wesley Hall