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SUMMARY:Immanuel's Ground Quire workshop and concert
DESCRIPTION: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: \nConcert tickets £10.00 available on the door\, or email hello@immanuelsground.com to reserve
URL:https://wgma.org.uk/event/immanuels-ground-quire-workshop-and-concert/
LOCATION:Northgate Methodist Church\, Barrack Street\, Warwick\, CV34 4TA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251025T150000
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SUMMARY:London Gallery Quire afternoon concert and evensong
DESCRIPTION:3pm at St Hugh’s Bermondsey\, Crosby Row\, SE1 3PT. For more information\, see the LGQ events page.
URL:https://wgma.org.uk/event/london-gallery-quire-afternoon-concert-and-evensong/
LOCATION:St. Hugh’s Bermondsey\, Crosby Row\, London\, SE1 3PT\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Phil Price":MAILTO:phil@withcheerfulvoice.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTSTAMP:20260417T230704
CREATED:20250215T114542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T131403Z
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SUMMARY:62nd Three Quires' Singing Day
DESCRIPTION:October 18th 2025 will be the 62nd Three Quires’ Singing Day. More details\, including booking form\, coming soon.
URL:https://wgma.org.uk/event/62nd-three-quires-singing-day/
LOCATION:Sussex
ORGANIZER;CN="Tony Singleton":MAILTO:tonysing@unionmill.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251004T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251004T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T230704
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T073111Z
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SUMMARY:“A Cheerful Noise”: Explore the lost music of the village church 1700 –1850
DESCRIPTION: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.\n9.30am               Coffee & registration\n10am                   Hymns & Psalmody\n11.30am              Coffee\n11.50am              Anthems & Canticles\n1pm                     Lunch at The Bear (lovely pub next door)\n2pm                     Getting ready for Christmas\n3pm                     Putting it all together\n4pm                    Tea & Cake \nOld St George’s is an Anglican church dating largely from Tudor times\, untouched by Victorian alterations\, and still retaining its three decker pulpit.\nExperienced West Gallery singers and players are\, of course\, also invited and very warmly welcome to this event. \nFull details and booking forms will be published at a later date\, both here and at the website www.withcheerfulvoice.org.uk. \nOrganiser: Phil Price\, With Cheerful Voice   www.withcheerfulvoice.org.uk \nEmail: phil@withcheerfulvoice.org.uk \nVenue: Old St George’s Church\, Esher Park Avenue\, Esher KT10 9PX
URL:https://wgma.org.uk/event/a-cheerful-noise-explore-the-lost-music-of-the-village-church-1700-1850/
LOCATION:Old St Georges Church Esher\, Esher Park Avenue\, Esher\, Surrey\, KT10 9PX\, KT10 9PX
ORGANIZER;CN="Phil Price":MAILTO:phil@withcheerfulvoice.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250921T104500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250921T164500
DTSTAMP:20260417T230704
CREATED:20250827T115522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T132225Z
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SUMMARY:Shropshire Carols in Harmony
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPre-booking is essential\, see the website for more details.
URL:https://wgma.org.uk/event/shropshire-carols-in-harmony/
LOCATION:The Elephant And Castle\, White Hill\, Lewes\, Sussex\, BN7 2DJ\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="John Kirkpatrick":MAILTO:johnmkirkpatrick@icloud.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250712T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250712T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T230704
CREATED:20250425T151332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T151332Z
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SUMMARY:Called to Be Saints: 30th Anniversary Reunion
DESCRIPTION:Singing at St Bridget’s\, Chelvey BS48 4AA (2pm) and All Saints\, Wraxall BS48 1LB (3.15pm). \nFollowed 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.
URL:https://wgma.org.uk/event/called-to-be-saints-30th-anniversary-reunion/
LOCATION:St Bridget’s Chelvey\, BS48 4AA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250628T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250628T170000
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CREATED:20250407T204819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T203238Z
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SUMMARY:Blow Ye the Trumpet Blow
DESCRIPTION:The Madding Crowd Jubilee Celebration Day \nWe invite you to join us in celebrating our 50 years \n“Blow Ye the Trumpet Blow” \nA day of singing and playing West Gallery Music\, renewing old friendships and making new ones. Cost £15\, to include a Celebration music book. \n10am to 5pm Saturday 28th June 2025 \nSt. Boniface Church\, Hursley Road\, Chandler’s Ford\, Eastleigh\, Hampshire SO53 2FT \nTMC Jubilee Day Booking Form
URL:https://wgma.org.uk/event/blow-ye-the-trumpet-blow/
LOCATION:St Boniface Church\, Hursley Road\, Chandler’s Ford\, Hampshire\, SO53 2FT\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Charlotte Bailey":MAILTO:charlotte@maddingcrowd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250524T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250524T210000
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CREATED:20250506T174824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T174824Z
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SUMMARY:The Greenwood Quire - Fiddles and Fen
DESCRIPTION:Being an account in words and music of eighteen century Lincolnshire\, its communities\, the changing fens and the Sunday Ritual. \n7.30 – 9.00 (Doors open at 7.00) \nTickets £6.00
URL:https://wgma.org.uk/event/the-greenwood-quire-fiddles-and-fen/
LOCATION:Broad Street Methodist Church\, Spalding\, PE11 1TB
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250517T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250517T133000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T160305Z
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SUMMARY:WGMA - AGM
DESCRIPTION:The AGM of the WGMA will take place on Saturday 17th May at 12.30 \nView more details here https://wgma.org.uk/category/announcements/
URL:https://wgma.org.uk/event/wgma-agm/
LOCATION:Claverdon Church Centre\, Claverdon Church Centre\, Church Road\,\, Claverdon\, Warwickshire\, CV35 8PD
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250519
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SUMMARY:WGMA - National Singing Weekend
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease use this form to book: Claverdon Booking form \nThe 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. \nThe 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. \nThe 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. \n(Discretionary attendance grants from WGMA are available – please apply via the Trustees).  
URL:https://wgma.org.uk/event/wgma-national-singing-weekend/
LOCATION:Claverdon Church Centre\, Claverdon Church Centre\, Church Road\,\, Claverdon\, Warwickshire\, CV35 8PD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250510T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T230704
CREATED:20250425T121524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T075845Z
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SUMMARY:Called to be Saints start their 30th anniversary year!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEntrance is free\, with a retiring collection to be shared between the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Charity and the Churches Conservation Trust. \nPlease note there are no toilets at the church. \nFor enquiries about access\, ring  Kay on 01761 241588
URL:https://wgma.org.uk/event/called-to-be-saints-30th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:St Mary the Virgin\, Emborough\, BA3 4SG
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250427
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SUMMARY:20th Mid-Shires' Quires' Day
DESCRIPTION:MID-SHIRES’ QUIRES’ DAY 2025 – SATURDAY 26 APRIL 2025\nJoin us for this popular annual event – now in its 20th glorious year! (Pre-booking essential)\nImmanuel’s Ground\, Warwick’s West Gallery Quire\, extend a warm invitation to join\nthem in a day of regional West Gallery music.\nThe cost will be £12 per person. A book of music\, and light refreshments\, including a 20th anniversary celebratory cake\, will be provided.\nPlease bring your own lunch.\nThe 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.\,\nDoors open at 9.30 a.m.\nByfield is on the A361\, midway between the M40 (Junction 11) and the M1 (Junction 16).\nNumbers are limited to 60\, so please book early to ensure a place\, and to enable the production of music\nbooks\, return your booking form no later than 12 April 2025.\nPlease complete this form  MSQD 2025 Booking form and return to Sheila Macadam \nFurther information about the music for the day will be available late in March\nA recording of last year’s event is available here
URL:https://wgma.org.uk/event/20th-mid-shires-quires-day/
LOCATION:Byfield Village Hall\, Byfield Village Hall\, Northants\, NN11 6UT\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Macadam":MAILTO:shelwin8@tiscali.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250412T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250412T163000
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CREATED:20250131T140404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T140404Z
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SUMMARY:61st Three Quires' Singing Day
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://wgma.org.uk/event/61st-three-quires-singing-day/
LOCATION:Christchurch\, Lewes\, Prince Edward Road\, Lewes\, East Sussex\, BN7 1BL\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Tony Singleton":MAILTO:tonysing@unionmill.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250406
DTSTAMP:20260417T230704
CREATED:20241129T162641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T213119Z
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SUMMARY:South-West Quires' Day XXI
DESCRIPTION:South-West Quires’ Day XXI \nSaturday 5th April 2025 \nRuishton Village Hall\, Cheats Road\, Ruishton near Taunton\, TA3 5JD.\nWe welcome singers and instrumentalists to a day of West Gallery music associated with the South West.\nThe music will be new to most and learnt at sight aided by the instruments and experienced singers.\nMore details and a booking form are available here: SWQD booking form or contact Jacqueline Patten via email
URL:https://wgma.org.uk/event/south-west-quires-day-xxi/
LOCATION:Ruishton Village Hall\, Cheats Road\, Ruishton near Taunton\, TA3 5JD\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Patten":MAILTO:kerlistz@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241228T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T230704
CREATED:20241129T160924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T161505Z
UID:1385-1735384500-1735401600@wgma.org.uk
SUMMARY:Byfield Carols Day
DESCRIPTION:Cross Tree Inn\, Byfield\, Northants. NN11 6XL. \nSaturday 28th December 2025 \nThe Byfield Carols Day runs from 11:15 am – 4:00 pm. There is limited space in The Cross Tree Inn – it has seats enough for 50 and can can offer food to the first 40 that order it. For seat reservations and food orders\, please contact Sheila and Edwin Macadam on 01865 865773 or via email \n 
URL:https://wgma.org.uk/event/byfield-carols-day/
LOCATION:The Cross Tree Inn\, NN11 6XL\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila and Edwin Macadam":MAILTO:shelwin8@tiscali.co.uk
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