Our Annual Carol Concert at Christ Church, Swindon took place on 15th December but we also took part in three other events:

18th December – Carols at Prospect Hospice, Swindon.

20th December – High Street Club, Old Town Swindon.

30th November (almost December!) – Deacon’s Jewellers, Old Town, Swindon. We thank Deacon’s for their continued support of the choir.

The following photographs capture some of the events.

The Christ Church concert raised £500 for the Alzheimer’s Society and over £400 in the retiring collection to benefit the church’s, Christmas ‘Beacon on the Hill’ activities.

John Griggs was recognised for his incredible 40 years of service with SMVC. He was presented with a SMVC engraved clock and framed certificate by our President, Shirley Ludford and the Mayor of Swindon, Cllr Barbara Parry.

Once again the talented Janice Thompson Performance Trust supported the concert.

Wroughton Silver Band added their special sound of Christmas to the concert.

Also recognised at this concert for his amazing 60 years of service was Wroughton Silver Band’s Musical Director, Neil Webb.

To round off a great evening the two choirs combined for the final item.

These photographs were taken at the Prospect Hospice, Swindon where we sang carols and presented a cheque of £750 for the Prospect Foundation. The funds were raised though a concert and a donation, received by the choir, in memory of Leon Mincher, ex. SMVC Chairman (2020-23) who sadly died of cancer earlier in the year.

These photographs were taken at the High Street Club, Old Town where, following our carol singing, we collected an amazing £265 from patrons for the Alzheimer’s Society.