South-West Quires' Day XXI
2025-04-05 | Ruishton Village Hall, Cheats Road, Ruishton near Taunton, TA3 5JD, United Kingdom
South-West Quires’ Day XXI
Saturday 5th April 2025
Ruishton Village Hall, Cheats Road, Ruishton near Taunton, TA3 5JD.
We welcome singers and instrumentalists to a day of West Gallery music associated with the South West.
The music will be new to most and learnt at sight aided by the instruments and experienced singers.
More details and a booking form are available here: SWQD booking form or contact Jacqueline Patten via email

61st Three Quires' Singing Day
2025-04-12 09:30 - 16:30 UTC | Christchurch, Lewes, Prince Edward Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1BL, United Kingdom
The 61st Three Quires’ Singing Day, “O, for a Thousand Tongues”, takes place on Saturday 12th April 2025 in Lewes, East Sussex. Cost is £10 to include refreshments and music. For more information and to book, see the 3QD61 Booking Form.

20th Mid-Shires' Quires' Day
2025-04-26 | Byfield Village Hall, Byfield Village Hall, Northants, NN11 6UT, United Kingdom
MID-SHIRES’ QUIRES’ DAY 2025 – SATURDAY 26 APRIL 2025
Join us for this popular annual event – now in its 20th glorious year! (Pre-booking essential)
Immanuel’s Ground, Warwick’s West Gallery Quire, extend a warm invitation to join
them in a day of regional West Gallery music.
The cost will be £12 per person. A book of music, and light refreshments, including a 20th anniversary celebratory cake, will be provided.
Please bring your own lunch.
The day’s singing and playing will be held at Byfield Village Hall, Northants., NN11 6UT, between 10.00 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.,
Doors open at 9.30 a.m.
Byfield is on the A361, midway between the M40 (Junction 11) and the M1 (Junction 16).
Numbers are limited to 60, so please book early to ensure a place, and to enable the production of music
books, return your booking form no later than 12 April 2025.
Please complete this form MSQD 2025 Booking form and return to Sheila Macadam
Further information about the music for the day will be available late in March
A recording of last year’s event is available here

Called to be Saints start their 30th anniversary year!
2025-05-10 15:00 - 17:00 | St Mary the Virgin, Emborough, BA3 4SG
The “Saints”were started 30 years ago. They had their first ever public performance at Emborough, and returned for both their 10th and 20th anniversaries.
Entrance is free, with a retiring collection to be shared between the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Charity and the Churches Conservation Trust.
Please note there are no toilets at the church.
For enquiries about access, ring Kay on 01761 241588

WGMA - National Singing Weekend
2025-05-17 - 2025-05-18 | Claverdon Church Centre, Claverdon Church Centre, Church Road,, Claverdon, Warwickshire, CV35 8PD
Our National Singing Weekend will be held in Claverdon Church Centre on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th May. As usual there will be plenty of opportunity for singing and socialising.
Please use this form to book: Claverdon Booking form
The Claverdon Parish Centre is a spacious location with ample parking and modern facilities. It is on the Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon rail line, also with connections to Warwick and Leamington Spa, so those of you who are planning to come by public transport trains are operated by Chiltern Railways and West Midlands Trains (Saturday only). We will be circulating a list for those prepared to offer lifts – and those requiring lifts.
The weekend will consist of our usual singing and playing. If you would like to lead an item, please send details to Mike Bailey at md@wgma.org.uk by 14th April. We are delighted that David Sutcliffe, author of Cecil Sharp and the quest for folk song and dance will be our guest speaker. On Saturday evening we are planning a “big sing” and hot food will be available to purchase. Please see the menu Scratch Cook BBQ menu.
The weekend is partially funded by the WGMA, the costs to participants being for the singing book and tea and coffee: single day £17.50, 2 days £25.00 (electronic payment or by cheque payable to WGMA). Travel, meals and accommodation are the responsibility of the participants.
(Discretionary attendance grants from WGMA are available – please apply via the Trustees).

WGMA - AGM
2025-05-17 12:30 - 13:30 | Claverdon Church Centre, Claverdon Church Centre, Church Road,, Claverdon, Warwickshire, CV35 8PD
The AGM of the WGMA will take place on Saturday 17th May at 12.30
View more details here https://wgma.org.uk/category/announcements/

The Greenwood Quire - Fiddles and Fen
2025-05-24 19:30 - 21:00 | Broad Street Methodist Church, Spalding, PE11 1TB
Being an account in words and music of eighteen century Lincolnshire, its communities, the changing fens and the Sunday Ritual.
7.30 – 9.00 (Doors open at 7.00)
Tickets £6.00

Blow Ye the Trumpet Blow
2025-06-28 10:00 - 17:00 | St Boniface Church, Hursley Road, Chandler’s Ford, Hampshire, SO53 2FT, United Kingdom
The Madding Crowd Jubilee Celebration Day
We invite you to join us in celebrating our 50 years
“Blow Ye the Trumpet Blow”
A day of singing and playing West Gallery Music, renewing old friendships and making new ones. Cost £15, to include a Celebration music book.
10am to 5pm Saturday 28th June 2025
St. Boniface Church, Hursley Road, Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO53 2FT
TMC Jubilee Day Booking Form

Called to Be Saints: 30th Anniversary Reunion
2025-07-12 14:00 - 15:00 | St Bridget’s Chelvey, BS48 4AA
Singing at St Bridget’s, Chelvey BS48 4AA (2pm) and All Saints, Wraxall BS48 1LB (3.15pm).
Followed by tea in the church room for members and former members. All past members welcome. Contact Pete on petecr13@gmail.com if you have not had your invitation yet.

Shropshire Carols in Harmony
2025-09-21 10:45 - 16:45 | The Elephant And Castle, White Hill, Lewes, Sussex, BN7 2DJ, United Kingdom
Workshop led by John Kirkpatrick: a chance to sing some of the pieces John has arranged for Castle Carols, a pub-based session based in Bishop’s Castle.
Pre-booking is essential, see the website for more details.

“A Cheerful Noise”: Explore the lost music of the village church 1700 –1850
2025-10-04 09:30 - 16:30 | Old St Georges Church Esher, Esher Park Avenue, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9PX, KT10 9PX
A new event aimed at introducing West Gallery music to those who have not encountered it properly before. Open to all reasonably experienced choral singers and players of any acoustic string, wind or brass instrument.
9.30am Coffee & registration
10am Hymns & Psalmody
11.30am Coffee
11.50am Anthems & Canticles
1pm Lunch at The Bear (lovely pub next door)
2pm Getting ready for Christmas
3pm Putting it all together
4pm Tea & Cake
Old St George’s is an Anglican church dating largely from Tudor times, untouched by Victorian alterations, and still retaining its three decker pulpit.
Experienced West Gallery singers and players are, of course, also invited and very warmly welcome to this event.
Full details and booking forms will be published at a later date, both here and at the website www.withcheerfulvoice.org.uk.
Organiser: Phil Price, With Cheerful Voice www.withcheerfulvoice.org.uk
Email: phil@withcheerfulvoice.org.uk
Venue: Old St George’s Church, Esher Park Avenue, Esher KT10 9PX

62nd Three Quires' Singing Day
2025-10-18
October 18th 2025 will be the 62nd Three Quires’ Singing Day. More details, including booking form, coming soon.

London Gallery Quire afternoon concert and evensong
2025-10-25 15:00 - 17:00 | St. Hugh’s Bermondsey, Crosby Row, London, SE1 3PT, United Kingdom
3pm at St Hugh’s Bermondsey, Crosby Row, SE1 3PT. For more information, see the LGQ events page.

Immanuel's Ground Quire workshop and concert
2025-11-29 14:00 - 21:00 | Northgate Methodist Church, Barrack Street, Warwick, CV34 4TA, United Kingdom
Get ready to sing (or play) your favorite West Gallery Carols and join with IGQ at this musical extravaganza! The workshop starts at 2pm, and the concert at 7pm, both at Northgate Methodist Church. Participants in the workshop are welcome to join the quire in the concert performance. Sign up via Eventbrite:
Concert tickets £10.00 available on the door, or email hello@immanuelsground.com to reserve

The Madding Crowd Christmas Concert, Fordingbridge
2025-12-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Avonway Centre, 36 Shaftesbury Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 1JF, United Kingdom
Hosted by Fordingbridge folk club. Includes a Mummers play. Details at www.maddingcrowd.org and on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheMaddingCrowdUK

The Madding Crowd Christmas Concert, Romsey
2025-12-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Romsey Town Hall, 1 Market Place, Romsey, SO51 8YZ, United Kingdom
Includes a Mummers play. Details at www.maddingcrowd.org and on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheMaddingCrowdUK

London Gallery Quire annual Christmas concert
2025-12-10 19:00 - 21:00 | St George’s Lutheran Chapel, Alie Street, London, E1 8EB, United Kingdom
7pm at St George’s Lutheran Chapel, Alie Street E1 8EB. For more information, see the quire’s events page.

The Madding Crowd Christmas Concert, Titchfield
2025-12-13 19:30 - 21:30 | St Peter’s Church, Church Street, Titchfield, PO14 4AG, United Kingdom

The Madding Crowd Christmas Concert, Hursley
2025-12-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Hursley Sports and Social Club, Hursley Park, Winchester, SO21 2JN, United Kingdom
A festive evening with West Gallery and community carols and a Mummers Play – participation encouraged, instruments and voices welcome! Details at www.maddingcrowd.org and on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheMaddingCrowdUK

Northants Village Carols (formerly Byfield Village Carols)
2025-12-28 11:15 - 16:00 | The Peppermill, Westerburg Square, Daventry, NN11 4TQ, United Kingdom
Further details, including food arrangements, to follow, or contact Sheila Macadam (shelwin8@tiscali.co.uk).

The Madding Crowd House Party
2026-02-27 - 2026-03-01 | Halsway Manor, Halsway, Crowcombe, Somerset, TA4 4BD, United Kingdom
A weekend of West Gallery song, friendship and fun!
For details and to book please contact Charlotte Bailey: charlotte@maddingcrowd.org or 01962 713392

West Gallery Workshop for the Folk Association of South Hants
2026-03-08 10:30 - 15:30 | Soberton Village Hall, Soberton, Hampshire, SO32 3PF, United Kingdom
This is a very popular annual event now in its 14th year
To reserve a place: phone Daphne on 07779 818638 or email info@fash.org.uk

South-West Quires' Day XXII
2026-04-11 | Ruishton Village Hall, Cheats Road, Ruishton near Taunton, TA3 5JD, United Kingdom
South-West Quires’ Day XXII
Saturday 11th April 2026
Ruishton Village Hall, Cheats Road, Ruishton near Taunton, TA3 5JD.
We welcome singers and instrumentalists to a day of West Gallery music associated with the South West.
The music will be new to most and learnt at sight aided by the instruments and experienced singers.
A booking form will be available later; in the meantime, contact Jacqueline Patten via email

WGMA Singing Weekend
2026-05-16 09:30 - 2026-05-17 16:00 | Derwent Hall, 4 Imperial Road, Matlock, Dearbyshire, DE4 3NL
Join us for our annual weekend of singing and sharing.
More details to follow
Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 May 2026

WGMA - AGM 2026
2026-05-16 12:30 - 13:00 | Derwent Hall, 4 Imperial Road, Matlock, Dearbyshire, DE4 3NL
Our AGM will be on Saturday 16th May 2026 @ 12.30 pm
