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EXMOUTH BIG SING - 17th February 2026
What a fantastic day was had at Holy Trinity Church, Exmouth on Tuesday 17th February 2026 where over 100 Good Afternoon Choir members took part in an afternoon workshop followed by an evening concert with special guests, the wonderful Exmouth Shanty Men.
Huge thanks to our amazing leaders Craig Northway, Jon Rawles, Maria Thorne and Matt Finch whose "musical and directional skills ensured that everybody had a great day" and that the "overall atmosphere and direction was first class" according to two of our Taunton members.
Lisa Pike from the charity Open Door Exmouth who attended the concert reported that "it really was a wonderful evening and the audience was incredibly generous. I’m delighted to let you know that we raised £561.10"!
Thank you to everyone involved with making the day such a wonderful success.
BIG SINGS!
BATH FESTIVAL OF CHOIRS - Saturday 16th May
What a lovely time our mass Good Afternoon Choir had at the Bath Festival of Choirs on Saturday 16th May.
15 choirs - and at one point a 50 person orchestra - took part in this wonderful festival at Green Park Station, Bath
which followed Party in the City on Friday evening.
Our GAC choir was conducted and accompanied by the wonderful John Hare and John Sandford and consisted of representatives from Bath, Chippenham & Calne, Devizes, Frome, Keynsham, North Somerset, Norton Radstock, South Gloucestershire, Wells and West Wilts Good Afternoon Choirs! The very appreciative audience were fantastic.
Huge congratulations to Matt Finch, popular leader of four of our Good Afternoon Choirs, who is the chief organiser of this amazing event.
Photo credit - Beata Cosgrove Photography
Devizes GAC welcome Carlos Alonso to their Autumn concert
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Monday 7 September, 2026
Devizes Good Afternoon Choir / Carlos Alonso Concert
On Saturday 24 October at 2.30pm Devizes Good Afternoon Choir welcome Tenor Carlos Alonso as the special guest for their “Sing into Autumn concert at St Matthew’s Church, High Street, Rowde SN10 2PN.
The Good Afternoon Choir Devizes is part of a family of 24 fun and friendly, mixed-voice, non audition, community choirs with 1,000 singers who “sing in the afternoon” around the South West and Wales. The choir rehearses on a Friday afternoon at St Andrew’s Church, Devizes from 1.00-3.00pm with popular leader, Paula Boyagis.
Good Afternoon Choir Founder Grenville Jones said:
“This will be another very special concert for our members with a mix of music to suit everyone. It will be a great afternoon for Devizes Good Afternoon Choir who very much look forward to welcoming talented tenor Carlos Alonso to help entertain you.”
For further information visit the Good Afternoon Choir website – www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Tickets for this concert are priced £10 on the door or in advance from gac.ticketlight.co.uk or by calling 0844 888 9991. Under 16s are free. There will be a retiring collection for Back on Track Stroke Rehab-Service.
We hope to see you there!
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Images show Devizes Good Afternoon Choir and Carlos Alonso
Wells GAC & the City of Bath Male Choir joint concert
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Monday 7 September, 2026
The Good Afternoon Choir Wells and the City of Bath Male Choir Joint Concert
On Friday 16 October at 7.30pm the Good Afternoon Choir Wells are delighted to welcome the City of Bath Male Choir as their special guests for a concert at St Thomas Church, St Thomas Street, Wells BA5 2UZ.
The fantastic City of Bath Male Choir recently took part in the Cornwall International Male Choral Festival where they won ‘Overall Best Choir’ and ‘Best UK Male Choir’ in the Category II Competition in Truro Cathedral.
The Good Afternoon Choir Wells is part of a family of 24 fun and friendly, mixed-voice, non audition, community choirs with 1,000 singers who “sing in the afternoon” around the South West, and Wales. The choir rehearses on a Tuesday afternoon at St Thomas Church from 2.00-4.00pm with popular leader, Ruth Jenkins.
Good Afternoon Choir Founder Grenville Jones said:
“This will be a very special concert for our members with a mix of music to suit everyone. It will be a great evening for the Good Afternoon Choir Wells who very much look forward to welcoming the City of Bath Male Choir to entertain you with their award-winning sound.”
For further information visit the Good Afternoon Choir website – www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Tickets for this concert are priced £10 on the door or in advance from gac.ticketlight.co.uk or by calling 0844 888 9991. Under 16s are free. There will be a retiring collection for Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance.
We hope to see you there!
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Images show the City of Bath Male Choir
GAC concert with guests Spotlight
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Tuesday 30 June 2026
The popular Highworth with Shrivenham and North Swindon community Good Afternoon Choirs welcomes Spotlight as their special concert guests at St Paul’s Church, Covingham on Saturday July 24, at 7.30pm (doors open at 7.00pm).
The Highworth with Shrivenham and North Swindon Good Afternoon Choirs are led by Sarah Summers and are busy preparing their programme for the concert with a retiring collection for Prospect Hospice, who care for local people and their families at the most difficult times in their lives.
The Good Afternoon Choirs were started by Bath-based music man Grenville Jones 17 years ago and there are now 30 across the South West of England, South Wales and London, with over 1,400 members ‘Singing in the Afternoon’.
If you are interested in becoming a member, there are no auditions to join and your first rehearsal is free, come alone or with a friend! Highworth with Shrivenham Good Afternoon Choir meet every Wednesday afternoon from 1pm-3pm at Highworth Community Centre and North Swindon Good Afternoon Choir meet every Thursday from 1pm-3pm at St John’s Haydon Wick Church. Everyone is welcome to come along to meet Sarah and the members of the choir, where the emphasis is on singing and having fun. You can find out more at www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Special guest for the concert will be the wonderful Spotlight, an all inclusive performing arts group which started almost 9 years ago.
Tickets are priced £10 in advance from https://gac.ticketlight.co.uk/ or on the door (cash/cheque only) with a retiring collection for Prospect Hospice.
Grenville, the Choir Founder, says:
“This will be a wonderful concert for our choir members. It will be a great evening for the Choirs who very much look forward to welcoming Spotlight to entertain you.”
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Images show Highworth with Shrivenham & North Swindon GACs (credit Pete Wilson) and special guest Spotlight.
Cirencester & Stroud Good Afternoon Choir free admission concert
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Monday 29 June, 2026
On Tuesday 14 July Cirencester & Stroud Good Afternoon Choir invite you to join them in Cirencester Baptist Church, Chesterton Lane, Cirencester at 2.30-3.30pm for refreshments followed by an informal concert of songs. This is a Free Admission event with a retiring collection in aid of Churn Community Hub.
Cirencester & Stroud Good Afternoon Choir is part of a family of 26 fun and friendly, Mixed-voice Community Good Afternoon Choirs with over 1,000 singers who “sing in the afternoon” around the South West, Wales and London. The choir rehearses on a Tuesday afternoon at Cirencester Baptist Church from 2.00-4.00pm (term time only) with popular leader, John Sandford.
Good Afternoon Choir Founder Grenville Jones said:
“This will be a very special concert in Cirencester with a mix of music to suit everyone. Cirencester & Stroud Good Afternoon Choir are raising money for Churn Community Hub who they voted as the charity they will support throughout 2026.”
For further information visit the Good Afternoon Choir website – www.goodafternoonchoir.org
We hope to see you there!
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Image shows Cirencester & Stroud Good Afternoon Choir
Chippenham & Calne Good Afternoon Choir free admission concert
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Monday 29 June, 2026
On Tuesday 14 July Chippenham & Calne Good Afternoon Choir invite you to join them in Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Chippenham SN14 0DU at 2.30-3.30pm for refreshments followed by an informal concert of songs. This is a Free Admission event with a retiring collection in aid of Severn Freewheelers – Blood Bikes.
Chippenham & Calne Good Afternoon Choir is part of a family of 26 fun and friendly, Mixed-voice Community Good Afternoon Choirs with over 1,000 singers who “sing in the afternoon” around the South West, Wales and London. The choir rehearses on a Tuesday afternoon at Pewsham Community Centre from 1.30-3.30pm (term time only) with popular leader, Matt Finch.
Good Afternoon Choir Founder Grenville Jones said:
“This will be a very special concert in Chippenham with a mix of music to suit everyone. Chippenham & Calne Good Afternoon Choir are raising money for Severn Freewheelers – Blood Bikes who they voted as the charity they will support throughout 2026.”
For further information visit the Good Afternoon Choir website – www.goodafternoonchoir.org
We hope to see you there!
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Image shows Chippenham & Calne Good Afternoon Choir
Torquay Good Afternoon Choir free admission concert
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Monday 29 June, 2026
On Thursday 9 July Torquay Good Afternoon Choir invite you to join them in St John the Apostle Church, Montpellier Road, Torquay at 2.30-3.30pm for a Free Admission concert followed by refreshments. There will be a retiring collection in aid of Headway Devon, the head injury charity.
Torquay Good Afternoon Choir is part of a family of 26 fun and friendly, Mixed-voice Community Good Afternoon Choirs with over 1,000 singers who “sing in the afternoon” around the South West, Wales and London. The choir rehearses on a Thursday afternoon (term time only) at St John the Apostle Church from 2.00-4.00pm with popular leader, Craig Northway.
Good Afternoon Choir Founder Grenville Jones said:
“This will be a very special concert in Torquay with a mix of music to suit everyone. Torquay Good Afternoon Choir are raising money for Headway Devon who they voted as the charity they will support throughout 2026.”
For further information visit the Good Afternoon Choir website – www.goodafternoonchoir.org
We hope to see you there!
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Image shows Torquay Good Afternoon Choir
Exmouth Good Afternoon Choir free admission concert
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Monday 29 June, 2026
On Tuesday 7 July Exmouth Good Afternoon Choir invite you to join them in Holy Trinity Church, Exmouth at 1.00-2.00pm for a Free Admission concert followed by refreshments. There will be a retiring collection in aid of Devon Air Ambulance.
Exmouth Good Afternoon Choir is part of a family of 26 fun and friendly, Mixed-voice Community Good Afternoon Choirs with over 1,000 singers who “sing in the afternoon” around the South West, Wales and London. The choir rehearses on a Tuesday afternoon (term time only) at Holy Trinity Church, Exmouth from 12.30-2.30pm with popular leader, Craig Northway.
Good Afternoon Choir Founder Grenville Jones said:
“This will be a very special concert in Exmouth with a mix of music to suit everyone. Exmouth Good Afternoon Choir are raising money for Devon Air Ambulance who they voted as the charity they will support throughout 2026.”
For further information visit the Good Afternoon Choir website – www.goodafternoonchoir.org
We hope to see you there!
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Image shows Exmouth Good Afternoon Choir with Councillor Graham Deasy, the Mayor of Exmouth
Swansea GAC concert with Abi Beckett
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Monday 8 June 2026
Good Afternoon Choir Concert
The Swansea community Good Afternoon Choir welcomes Abi Beckett as their special concert guest at St James’ Church (Walter Road, Swansea) on Saturday July 11, at 5.00pm (doors open at 4.45pm).
The Swansea Good Afternoon Choir is led by Dana Jean Phoenix and are busy preparing their programme for the concert with a retiring collection for Matthew’s House, whose aim is to provide unconditional hospitality for the most vulnerable people in Swansea, including those struggling with homelessness, mental health and addictions.
The Good Afternoon Choirs were started by Bath-based music man Grenville Jones 17 years ago and there are now 27 across the South West of England, South Wales and London, with over 1,100 members ‘Singing in the Afternoon’.
If you are interested in becoming a member, there are no auditions to join and your first rehearsal is free, come alone or with a friend! Swansea Good Afternoon Choir meet every Tuesday afternoon from 1pm-3pm at St James’ Church Hall (Walter Road, Swansea). Everyone is welcome to come along to meet Dana and the members of the choir, where the emphasis is on singing and having fun. You can find out more at www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Special guest for the concert will be the wonderful soloist Abi Beckett. Music has been a big part of Abi’s life for many years, and she enjoys performing, songwriting, and playing a range of instruments.
Tickets are priced £7 in advance from https://gac.ticketlight.co.uk/ or on the door (cash/cheque only) with a retiring collection for Matthew’s House.
Grenville, the Choir Founder, says:
“This will be a wonderful concert for our choir members. It will be a great evening of song for the Choir who very much look forward to welcoming Abi to entertain you.”
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Images show Swansea GAC and soloist Abi Beckett.
Yate & Chipping Sodbury Good Afternoon Choir
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Wednesday 3 June 2026
Good Afternoon Choir Concert
The very popular Yate & Chipping Sodbury community Good Afternoon Choir welcomes Dodington Parish Band as their special concert guest at St Mary’s Church, Yate, on Saturday July 4, at 7.30pm (doors open at 7.00pm).
The Yate & Chipping Sodbury Good Afternoon Choir is led by Sian Walters and are busy preparing their programme for the concert with a retiring collection for Great Western Air Ambulance Charity, who provide lifesaving missions across our community, responding to around six emergencies a day giving people the best possible chance of survival.
The Good Afternoon Choirs were started by Bath-based music man Grenville Jones 17 years ago and there are now 30 across the South West of England, South Wales and London, with over 1,400 members ‘Singing in the Afternoon’.
If you are interested in becoming a member, there are no auditions to join and your first rehearsal is free, come alone or with a friend! Yate & Chipping Sodbury Good Afternoon Choir meet every Wednesday afternoon from 2pm-4pm at St Mary’s Church, Yate. Everyone is welcome to come along to meet Sian and the members of the choir, where the emphasis is on singing and having fun. You can find out more at www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Special guest for the concert will be the wonderful Dodington Parish Band, formed in 1996 to create a Band for the benefit of the local community, they perform a varied and entertaining programme of music.
Tickets are priced £10 in advance from https://gac.ticketlight.co.uk/ or on the door (cash/cheque only) with a retiring collection for Great Western Air Ambulance Charity.
Grenville, the Choir Founder, says:
“This will be a wonderful concert for our choir members. It will be a great evening of music and song for the Choir who very much look forward to welcoming Dodington Parish Band to entertain you.”
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Images show Yate & Chipping Sodbury GAC and Dodington Parish Band.
Thornbury GAC concert with Dodington Parish Band
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Monday 18 May 2026
Good Afternoon Choir Concert
The very popular Thornbury community Good Afternoon Choir welcomes Dodington Parish Band as their special concert guest at St Mary’s Church, Thornbury, on Saturday June 20, at 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm).
The Thornbury Good Afternoon Choir is led by Sian Walters and are busy preparing their programme for the concert with a retiring collection for Great Western Air Ambulance Charity, who provide lifesaving missions across our community, responding to around six emergencies a day giving people the best possible chance of survival.
The Good Afternoon Choirs were started by Bath-based music man Grenville Jones 17 years ago and there are now 30 across the South West of England, South Wales and London, with over 1,400 members ‘Singing in the Afternoon’.
If you are interested in becoming a member, there are no auditions to join and your first rehearsal is free, come alone or with a friend! Thornbury Good Afternoon Choir meet every Thursday afternoon from 1pm-3pm at Thornbury United Reformed Church. Everyone is welcome to come along to meet Sian and the members of the choir, where the emphasis is on singing and having fun. You can find out more at www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Special guest for the concert will be the wonderful Dodington Parish Band, formed in 1996 to create a Band for the benefit of the local community, they perform a varied and entertaining programme of music.
Tickets are priced £10 in advance from https://gac.ticketlight.co.uk/ or on the door (cash/cheque only) with a retiring collection for Great Western Air Ambulance Charity.
Grenville, the Choir Founder, says:
“This will be a wonderful concert for our choir members. It will be a great evening of music and song for the Choir who very much look forward to welcoming Dodington Parish Band to entertain you.”
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Images show Thornbury GAC at a recent concert and Dodington Parish Band.
Taunton GAC concert with Miles Quick
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Monday 18 May 2026
Good Afternoon Choir Concert
The very popular Taunton community Good Afternoon Choir welcomes Miles Quick as their special concert guest at Temple Methodist Church on Saturday June 20, at 7.30pm (doors open at 7.15pm).
The Taunton Good Afternoon Choir is led by Henry Collard-Jenkins and are busy preparing their programme for the concert with a retiring collection for Besom Taunton, a Christian organisation that provides a bridge between those who want to give and those who are in need in the Taunton and Wellington area.
The Good Afternoon Choirs were started by Bath-based music man Grenville Jones 17 years ago and there are now 30 across the South West of England, South Wales and London, with over 1,400 members ‘Singing in the Afternoon’.
If you are interested in becoming a member, there are no auditions to join and your first rehearsal is free, come alone or with a friend! Taunton Good Afternoon Choir meet every Tuesday afternoon from 2pm-4pm at Temple Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome to come along to meet Henry and the members of the choir, where the emphasis is on singing and having fun. You can find out more at www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Special guest for the concert will be the wonderful organist Miles Quick, born in Taunton and currently the Director of Music at Taunton Minster since 2012.
Tickets are priced £8 in advance from https://gac.ticketlight.co.uk/ or on the door (cash/cheque only) with a retiring collection for Besom Taunton.
Grenville, the Choir Founder, says:
“This will be a wonderful concert for our choir members. It will be a great evening of music and song for the Choir who very much look forward to welcoming Miles to entertain you.”
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Images show Taunton GAC and organist Miles Quick.
Mid Devon GAC host concert with Crediton Strummers
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Monday 18 May, 2026
On Saturday 4 July at 7.00pm Mid Devon Good Afternoon Choir welcome the Crediton Strummers as their special guests for a concert at Crediton Congregational Church, High Street, Crediton EX17 3LF to raise funds for Force cancer charity.
The choir is part of a family of 30 fun and friendly, Mixed-voice Community Good Afternoon Choirs with 1,000 singers who “sing in the afternoon” around the South West, Wales and London.
Mid Devon Good Afternoon Choir rehearse on a Monday afternoon at Crediton Congregational Church from 1.00-3.00pm with popular leader, Jon Rawles.
Good Afternoon Choir Founder Grenville Jones said:
“This will be a very special concert for our members with a mix of music to suit everyone. It will be a great afternoon for Mid Devon Good Afternoon Choir who very much look forward to welcoming the Crediton Strummers to help entertain you.”
For further information visit the Good Afternoon Choir website – www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Tickets for this concert are priced £5 on the door or in advance from gac.ticketlight.co.uk or by calling 0844 888 9991. Under 16s are free.
We hope to see you there!
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Images show Mid Devon Good Afternoon Choir and the Crediton Strummers
Bath Male Choir guests of Frome GAC at Frome Festival
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Monday 18 May, 2026
On Friday 10 July at 7.30pm Frome Good Afternoon Choir welcome the City of Bath Male Choir as their special guests for a concert at Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Street, Frome BA11 3DE to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Frome Festival.
The fantastic City of Bath Male Choir are fresh from the Cornwall International Male Choral Festival where they won ‘Overall Best Choir’ and ‘Best UK Male Choir’ in the Category II Competition in Truro Cathedral.
Frome Good Afternoon Choir is part of a family of 30 fun and friendly, Mixed-voice Community Good Afternoon Choirs with 1,000 singers who “sing in the afternoon” around the South West, Wales and London. The choir rehearses on a Monday afternoon at Trinity Hall from 2.00-4.00pm with popular leader, Matt Finch.
Good Afternoon Choir Founder Grenville Jones said:
“This will be a very special concert for our members with a mix of music to suit everyone. It will be a great evening for Frome Good Afternoon Choir who very much look forward to welcoming the City of Bath Male Choir to entertain you with their award-winning sound.”
For further information visit the Good Afternoon Choir website – www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Tickets for this concert are priced £15 on the door or in advance from gac.ticketlight.co.uk or by calling 0844 888 9991. Under 16s are free. There will be a retiring collection for Purple Elephant family support services.
We hope to see you there!
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Images show Frome Good Afternoon Choir and the City of Bath Male Choir
Keynsham Music Festival - Good Afternoon Choir Concert
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Monday 18 May, 2026
Keynsham Good Afternoon Choir will be joining forces with South Gloucestershire Good Afternoon Choir to perform as part of Keynsham Music Festival on Friday July 3 at St John’s Church from 7.30pm, with special guests the Music Man Project.
The choirs are part of a family of 30 fun and friendly, Mixed-voice Community Good Afternoon Choirs with 1,000 singers who “sing in the afternoon” around the South West, Wales and London.
Keynsham Good Afternoon Choir rehearse on a Wednesday afternoon in Keynsham Methodist Church (Victoria Centre) from 2.00-4.00pm with their leader John Hare. South Gloucestershire Good Afternoon Choir also rehearse on a Wednesday afternoon from 2.00-4.00pm with their leader Matt Finch at Kingswood Community Centre.
The Music Man Project is a multi-award-winning, world record-breaking international music education charity for people with learning disabilities. Musicians learn how to play a wide variety of percussion instruments, ukuleles and other interesting instruments as well as to sign actions along to their songs.
Good Afternoon Choir Founder Grenville Jones said:
“This will be a very special concert for our members with a mix of music to suit everyone. It will be a great evening for Keynsham Good Afternoon Choir and South Gloucestershire Good Afternoon Choir who very much look forward to welcoming the Music Man Project to help entertain you and to put a smile on your face!”
For further information visit the Good Afternoon Choir website – www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Tickets for this concert are priced £10 on the door or in advance from gac.ticketlight.co.uk or by calling 0844 888 9991. Under 16s are free.
We hope to see you there!
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Images show Keynsham Good Afternoon Choir and South Gloucestershire Good Afternoon Choir with Keynsham leader, John Hare / the Music Man Project
Beckenham Good Afternoon Choir Concert
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Wednesday 6 May, 2026
On Saturday 13 June at 4.00pm Beckenham Good Afternoon Choir welcome Tuesday Ukulele Group (TUG) as their special guests for a concert at St John’s Church, 251 Eden Park Avenue, Beckenham BR3 3JN to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Society.
The choirs are part of a family of 30 fun and friendly, Mixed-voice Community Good Afternoon Choirs with 1,000 singers who “sing in the afternoon” around the South West, Wales and London.
Beckenham Good Afternoon Choir rehearse on a Wednesday afternoon in St John’s Church Hall from 1.00-3.00pm with popular leader, Bev McGarey.
Good Afternoon Choir Founder Grenville Jones said:
“This will be a very special concert for our members with a mix of music to suit everyone. It will be a great afternoon for Beckenham Good Afternoon Choir who very much look forward to welcoming TUG to help entertain you.”
For further information visit the Good Afternoon Choir website – www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Tickets for this concert are priced £10 on the door or in advance from gac.ticketlight.co.uk or by calling 0844 888 9991. Under 16s are free.
We hope to see you there!
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Images show Beckenham Good Afternoon Choir and Tuesday Ukulele Group (TUG)
South Somerset Good Afternoon Choir Concert
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Thursday 30 April, 2026
On Saturday 20 June at 7.00pm South Somerset Good Afternoon Choir welcome Glastonbury Male Voice Choir as their special guests for a concert at Wincanton Memorial Hall, Wincanton BA9 9JF to raise funds for MHA – Live later life well.
South Somerset Good Afternoon Choir is part of a family of 30 fun and friendly, Mixed-voice Community Choirs with more than 1,000 singers who “sing in the afternoon” around the South West, Wales and London. The choir rehearses on a Monday afternoon in Wincanton War Memorial Hall from 1.00-3.00pm with popular leader, Ruth Jenkins.
Founded in 1923, the Glastonbury Male Voice Choir is a passionate group of singers dedicated to sharing the power and beauty of male choral music. With a proud tradition of performing at prestigious events and venues, they inspire audiences through rich harmonies and dynamic performances with their leader Alice Dicker.
Good Afternoon Choir Founder Grenville Jones said:
“This will be a very special concert for our members with a mix of music to suit everyone. It will be a great afternoon for South Somerset Good Afternoon Choir who very much look forward to welcoming Glastonbury Male Voice Choir to help entertain you.”
For further information visit the Good Afternoon Choir website – www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Tickets for this concert (including light refreshments) are priced £12 on the door or £10 in advance from gac.ticketlight.co.uk or by calling 0844 888 9991. Under 16s are free.
We hope to see you there!
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Images show South Somerset Good Afternoon Choir and Glastonbury Male Voice Choir
Join us for our '10 Year Anniversary' Concert
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Tuesday 14 April 2026
The popular North Bristol community Good Afternoon Choir welcomes the Big Friendly Choir as their special concert guest at Trinity-Henleaze United Reformed Church on Saturday May 16, at 4.00pm (doors open at 3.45pm), for a very special ’10 Year Anniversary’ concert.
The North Bristol Good Afternoon Choir is led by Dan Pate and are busy preparing their programme for the concert with a retiring collection for Flamingo Chicks, a Bristol based charity giving disabled children, and those with illnesses like cancer, the opportunity to dance.
The Good Afternoon Choirs were started by Bath-based music man Grenville Jones 17 years ago and there are now 30 across the South West of England, South Wales and London, with over 1,400 members ‘Singing in the Afternoon’.
If you are interested in becoming a member, there are no auditions to join and your first rehearsal is free, come alone or with a friend! North Bristol Good Afternoon Choir meet every Monday afternoon from 2pm-4pm at Westbury-on-Trym Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome to come along to meet Dan and the members of the choir, where the emphasis is on singing and having fun. You can find out more at www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Special guests for the concert will be the wonderful Big Friendly Choir, a small community choir that meets in Bedminster and sing a lively range of popular and folk music, led by Dan Pate.
Tickets are priced £10 in advance from https://gac.ticketlight.co.uk/ or on the door (cash/cheque only) with a retiring collection for Flamingo Chicks.
Grenville, the Choir Founder, says:
“This will be a very special 10th anniversary concert for our choir members. It will be a great afternoon of song for the Choir who very much look forward to welcoming the Big Friendly Choir to entertain you.”
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Images show North Bristol GAC (photo with piano) and Big Friendly Choir.
Join us for a Love and Laughter Concert
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Thursday 9 April 2026
Join us for a Love and Laughter Concert
The popular Malmesbury community Good Afternoon Choir welcomes Andy Duncan as their special concert guest at Malmesbury United Reformed Church on Saturday May 9, at 3.00pm (doors open at 2.45pm) for a very special ‘love and laughter’ concert.
The Malmesbury Good Afternoon Choir are led by Corrie Darker and are busy preparing their programme for the concert with a retiring collection for Motor Neurone Disease Association. MND is a progressive neurological disorder that damages the motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord, the group delivers practical and financial support and raise awareness to campaign for better care and help to fund ground-breaking research.
The Good Afternoon Choirs were started by Bath-based music man Grenville Jones 17 years ago and there are now 30 across the South West of England, South Wales and London, with over 1,400 members ‘Singing in the Afternoon’.
If you are interested in becoming a member, there are no auditions to join and your first rehearsal is free, come alone or with a friend! Malmesbury Good Afternoon Choir meet every Wednesday afternoon from 2pm-4pm at Malmesbury Town Hall’s Old School Room. Everyone is welcome to come along to meet Corrie and the members of the choir, where the emphasis is on singing and having fun. You can find out more at www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Entry to the concert FREE with a retiring collection for MND Association North Wiltshire.
Grenville, the Choir Founder, says:
“This will be another very special concert for our choir members. It will be a great afternoon of song and music for the Choir who very much look forward to welcoming Andy Duncan to entertain you with love and laughter.”
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Images show Malmesbury GAC and Andy Duncan.
North Somerset GAC - Join us for a concert
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Thursday 9 April 2026
The popular North Somerset community Good Afternoon Choir is looking forward to their concert at Nailsea Methodist Church on Saturday May 9 at 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm).
The North Somerset Good Afternoon Choir are led by Andrew Kirk, with accompanist Martin Neilson, and are busy preparing their programme for the concert with a retiring collection Parkinson’s NW Somerset Support Group. The group covers N W Somerset and hold monthly meetings and twice monthly ‘singalong’ sessions.
The Good Afternoon Choirs were started by Bath-based music man Grenville Jones 17 years ago and there are now 30 across the South West of England, South Wales and London, with over 1,400 members ‘Singing in the Afternoon’.
If you are interested in becoming a member, there are no auditions to join and your first rehearsal is free, come alone or with a friend! North Somerset Good Afternoon Choir meet every Wednesday afternoon from 1pm-3pm at Nailsea Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome to come along to meet Andrew and the members of the choir, where the emphasis is on singing and having fun. You can find out more at www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Tickets are available in advance priced £10 from https://gac.ticketlight.co.uk/ or on the door (cash/cheque one) with a retiring collection for Parkinson’s NW Somerset Support Group.
Grenville, the Choir Founder, says:
“This will be another very special concert for our choir members. It will be a great evening of song and music for the Choir who are very much looking forward to entertaining you.”
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Images show North Somerset GAC
Bath Good Afternoon Choir Concert
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Thursday 26 March, 2026
Bath Good Afternoon Choir Concert
On Saturday June 6th at 6.00pm Bath Good Afternoon Choir welcome Jiggidy folk/pop duo as their special guests for a concert at St Marks Community Centre, Widcombe, Bath BA2 4PA.
West Wilts Good Afternoon Choir is part of a family of 30 fun and friendly, Mixed-voice Community Choirs with 1,400 singers who “sing in the afternoon” around the South West, Wales and London. They rehearse on a Thursday afternoon in Widcombe Baptist Church from 2.00-4.00pm with popular leader, John Sandford.
Good Afternoon Choir Founder Grenville Jones said:
“This will be another very special concert for our members with a mix of music to suit everyone. It will be a great evening for Bath Good Afternoon Choir who very much look forward to welcoming Jiggidy to help entertain you.”
For further information visit the Good Afternoon Choir website – www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Tickets for this concert are priced £9 in advance from gac.ticketlight.co.uk or by calling 0844 888 9991 or £10 on the door from 5.45pm. Under 16s are free.
We hope to see you there!
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Images show Bath Good Afternoon Choir and Jiggidy
Something for Everyone
A concert featuring professional trumpeter Mike Daniels and the voices of West Wilts Good Afternoon Choir
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Thursday March 5, 2025
On Saturday April 25th at 3.00pm West Wilts Good Afternoon Choir welcome professional trumpeter Mike Daniels as their special guest for a concert at St Katharine’s Church, Holt BA14 6PZ.
Tea and cake will be served in the interval to raise funds for Wiltshire & Bath Air Ambulance, the charity which West Wilts Good Afternoon Choir have chosen to support with their fundraising activities during 2026.
West Wilts Good Afternoon Choir is part of a family of more than 30 fun and friendly, Mixed-voice Community Choirs with 1,400 singers who “sing in the afternoon” around the South West, Wales and London. They rehearse on a Friday afternoon in Holt Village Hall from 1.30-3.30pm with popular leader, Matt Finch.
Good Afternoon Choir Founder Grenville Jones said:
“This will be another very special concert for our members with a mix of music to suit everyone. It will be a great afternoon for West Wilts Good Afternoon Choir who very much look forward to welcoming Mike Daniels to help entertain you.”
For further information visit the Good Afternoon Choir website – www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Tickets for this concert are priced £10 (under 16s Free) and are available on the door from 2.30pm or in advance at gac.ticketlight.co.uk or by calling 0844 888 9991.
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Images show West Wilts Good Afternoon Choir and Mike Daniels
Good Afternoon Choir “Big Sing” at Holy Trinity Church
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Thursday 19 February, 2026
On February 17 a very special musical event took place at Holy Trinity Church, Exmouth. More than 100 members from Good Afternoon Choirs based in Crediton, Exmouth, Sidmouth, Taunton and Torquay came together for an afternoon “Big Sing” workshop followed by an evening concert.
The workshop was led by extremely talented Good Afternoon Choir Leaders – Craig Northway, Jon Rawles, Maria Thorne and Matt Finch – and was great fun, with one GAC member commenting that the “musical and directional skills ensured that everybody had a great day” and another that “the overall atmosphere and direction was first class”.
The special guests for the evening concert were the brilliant Exmouth Shanty Men – the original buoy band!
“The Exmouth Shanty Men are one of the most exciting and entertaining acts to appear on the traditional folk scene in years, and surely the most cheery gaggle of rascals you are ever likely to meet!” says Grenville Jones, Founder of the Good Afternoon Choirs.
Lisa Pike from Open Door Exmouth said that it was “a wonderful evening and the audience were incredibly generous” donating £561.10 towards the charity which works to combat isolation and poverty in the area.
There are more than 30 Good Afternoon Choirs across the West of England and beyond with over 1,500 people “Singing in the Afternoon”. If you are interested in joining then please visit our website www.goodafternoonchoir.org for further details.
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Good Afternoon Choir members enjoying the Exmouth "Big Sing"
Happy Together
Good Afternoon Choirs and Show Choir join together for a concert
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Tuesday February 10, 2025
On Wednesday April 1 at 7.30pm two of the Good Afternoon Choirs founded by Grenville Jones will join together for a concert at St John’s Church, Keynsham where they will welcome very special guests, Keynsham Show Choir.
Keynsham Good Afternoon Choir lead by John Hare and South Gloucestershire Good Afternoon Choir lead by Matt Finch are excited to be coming together to perform a wide-variety of songs as a massed choir of more than 100 voices! The choirs are part of a Good Afternoon Choir family of more than 30 fun and friendly, Mixed-voice Community Choirs with 1,400 singers who “sing in the afternoon” around the South West, Wales and London.
Keynsham Show Choir lead by Fran Jones will also delight the audience with songs from smash hit West End musicals as well as lesser-known off-Broadway gems, all sung in accapella.
Good Afternoon Choir Founder Grenville Jones said:
“This will be another very special concert for our members with a mix of music to suit everyone. It will be a great night of music for John, Matt and the Keynsham and South Gloucestershire Good Afternoon Choirs who very much look forward to welcoming Keynsham Show Choir.”
For further information visit the Good Afternoon Choir website – www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Tickets for this concert are priced £12 (under 16s Free) on the door from 7.00pm or available from gac.ticketlight.co.uk or by calling 0844 888 9991.
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Images show Keynsham Good Afternoon Choir, South Gloucestershire Good Afternoon Choir and Keynsham Show Choir
South Somerset GAC - Charity Concert
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Thursday 5 February 2026
The popular South Somerset mixed-voice community Good Afternoon Choir welcomes Somerton Concert Band as their special concert guest at Wincanton Memorial Hall on Saturday March 29, at 3.00pm (doors open at 2.45pm) for a very special charity fundraising concert.
The South Somerset Good Afternoon Choir are led by Ruth Jenkins, with guest accompanist Clare Sydenham, and are busy preparing their programme for the concert which will support MHA Communities South Somerset. Who enable older people living in the community to live later life well, reduce loneliness and isolation and to deliver social opportunities to allow meaningful connections.
The Good Afternoon Choirs were started by Bath-based music man Grenville Jones 17 years ago and there are now 32 across the South West of England, South Wales and London, with over 1,400 members ‘Singing in the Afternoon’.
If you are interested in becoming a member, there are no auditions to join and your first rehearsal is free, come alone or with a friend! South Somerset Good Afternoon Choir meet every Monday afternoon from 1pm-3pm at Wincanton Memorial Hall. Everyone is welcome to come along to meet Ruth and the members of the choir, where the emphasis is on singing and having fun. You can find out more at www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Special guests for the concert will be the wonderful Somerton Concert Band, a band based in Somerton who play a variety of music from classical to showstoppers, military marches and original compositions.
Entry to the concert is priced £8 in advance from gac.ticketlight.co.uk or call 0844 888 9991 and on the door priced £10 (cash/cheque only).
Grenville, the Choir Founder, says:
“This will be another very special charity fundraising concert for our choir members. It will be a great afternoon of song and music for the Choir who very much look forward to welcoming Somerton Concert Band to entertain you.”
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Images show South Somerset GAC and Somerton Concert Band.
Wells GAC Charity Concert
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Thursday 5 February 2026
The popular Wells mixed-voice community Good Afternoon Choir welcomes Wriggle Valley Jazz Band as their special concert guest at St Thomas’ Church (Wells) on Saturday March 22, at 3.00pm (doors open at 2.30pm) for a very special charity fundraising concert.
The Wells Good Afternoon Choir are led by Ruth Jenkins, accompanied by Sheila Ross, and are busy preparing their programme for the concert which will support Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance. The air ambulance provides life-saving pre-hospital critical care to those in urgent need across Dorset and Somerset. They are a vital part of the community that relies on support to be there for critically ill and injured people when every second counts.
The Good Afternoon Choirs were started by Bath-based music man Grenville Jones 17 years ago and there are now 32 across the South West of England, South Wales and London, with over 1,400 members ‘Singing in the Afternoon’.
If you are interested in becoming a member, there are no auditions to join and your first rehearsal is free, come alone or with a friend! Wells Good Afternoon Choir meet every Tuesday afternoon from 2pm-4pm at St Thomas’ Church, Wells. Everyone is welcome to come along to meet Ruth and the members of the choir, where the emphasis is on singing and having fun. You can find out more at www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Special guests for the concert will be the wonderful Wriggle Valley Jazz Band, a group of local musicians from the Sherborne area, who play a variety of traditional jazz music as well as old favourites and other tunes which they have adapted in their own ‘trad jazz’ style.
Entry to the concert is priced £10 in advance from gac.ticketlight.co.uk or call 0844 888 9991 and on the door (cash/cheque only).
Grenville, the Choir Founder, says:
“This will be another very special charity fundraising concert for our choir members. It will be a great afternoon of song and music for the Choir who very much look forward to welcoming Wriggle Valley Jazz Band to entertain you.”
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Images show Wells GAC and Wriggle Valley Jazz Band.
Special Night for Devizes Community Choir
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Tuesday 3 February 2026
Special Night for Devizes Community Choir
The popular Devizes mixed-voice Good Afternoon Choir welcomes soloist Jessica Phillips as their special concert guest at St John’s Church (Long Street, Devizes) on Saturday March 7, at 2.30pm (doors open at 2.00pm) for a very special ‘Show Time’ with songs from the shows.
The Devizes Good Afternoon Choir will be led by their new leader Paula Boyagis. Paula started leading the choir in January and so this will be her very first concert. As well as a renowned choir leader, Paula is also well-known locally as a mezzo soprano soloist and flautist.
The choir are busy preparing their programme for the concert which will support Back on Track. A Stroke Rehab Service set up to meet the need for long term rehabilitation and support for young, working age Stroke Survivors and their Carers, living in Wiltshire.
For this special concert admission is on the door priced £5. There will also be a retiring collection for Back on Track as well as a raffle.
The Good Afternoon Choirs were started by Bath-based Grenville 16 years ago and there are now 32 across the South West of England, South Wales and London, with over 1,600 members ‘Singing in the Afternoon’.
If you are interested in becoming a member, there are no auditions to join and your first rehearsal is free – come alone or with a friend! Devizes Good Afternoon Choir meet every Friday afternoon from 1pm-3pm at St Andrew’s Church (Long Street, Devizes). Everyone is welcome to come along to meet Paula and the members of the choir, where the emphasis is on singing and having fun. You can find out more at www.goodafternoonchoir.org
Special guest for the concert will be Jessical Phillips, Jessica has been singing with choirs and opera companies for many years. She has performed Musetta in La Boheme, Adele in Die Fledermaus and Susanna in Marriage of Figaro.
Entry to the concert is priced £5 on the door on the afternoon.
Grenville, the Choir Founder, says:
“This will be another very special concert for our members with songs from the shows. It will be a great afternoon of music for the Choir who very much look forward to welcoming Jessica Phillips to entertain you.”
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Images show new leader Paula Boyagis (left) and special guest Jessica Phillips (right).
