In the autumn, the Dukeries Singers focused on Harvest Festival events and provided support at family funerals.
Their winter season begins with Christmas lights switch-ons on 28th and 29th November at Edwinstowe and Ollerton, followed by Wellow village on 4th December with its own illuminations.
These events attract visitors from far and wide, featuring compact and colourful Christmas markets with a variety of musical performers, creating an enjoyable experience for festive shoppers.
In a break from tradition, the Dukeries Singers will stage two Christmas concerts this year, with an additional concert at Edwinstowe Village Hall on Sunday 15th December, following their earlier concert at Jubilee Hall in Ollerton on Saturday 7th December. Both concerts include a buffet. Tickets are available by calling 07750 86132.
John Banbury, Chair of the Dukeries Singers, announced an expansion of activities by the choir in 2025. “Whilst we remain centred on the famous Dukeries area around Edwinstowe and Ollerton and beyond, we are keen to participate in activities in other local centres of musical excellence and in some of the many villages hereabouts,” said John.
“Our repertoire is wide-ranging and includes sacred as well as various genres of popular music.”
The Dukeries Singers collaborates with other choirs, hand-bell ringers, the Jubilee Ukulele Group, and soloists in its varied programme, which includes Harvest Festivals, summer and winter concerts, support for family and ceremonial occasions, and charity fundraising events.
The choir showcases four-part harmony performances but also enjoys singing in unison for Christmas carols and at other less formal events.
Winter programme 2024
- 28th November, 5.00pm: Edwinstowe Christmas lights switch-on / market
- 29th November, 6.00pm: Ollerton Christmas lights switch-on / market
- 30th November, 11.00am: Carol singing at Ollerton Tesco
- 4th December, 6.00pm: Wellow village Christmas lights switch-on
- 7th December, 7.00pm: Christmas Concert, Jubilee Hall, Ollerton (buffet)
- 15th December, 2.00pm: Christmas Concert, Edwinstowe Village Hall (buffet)
- 21st December, 12.00pm: Carol singing at The Craft Centre, Edwinstowe
- 22nd December, 3.00pm: Carol singing at St Swithin’s Church, Wellow
- 22nd December, 6.00pm: Carol singing at Life Spring Church, Ollerton
For any enquiries about choir activities, engagements, or concert tickets, please contact Chair John Banbury by phone on 07750 86132 or by email at john@asherwood.co.uk.