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Drop-in wellbeing singing sessions in Suffolk

We also run Wellbeing Sessions, which are open to all and operate on a donation basis, outside of Pop Chorus membership. We offer a weekly session in Otley (just north of Ipswich) and have regular groups in Wickham Market and Felixstowe.

These drop-in sessions are great if you don’t fancy learning harmony parts or can’t commit to a whole term of regular choir rehearsals, but like the idea of belting out some well-known hits now and then. These friendly, fun groups are suitable for absolutely anyone, including people living with dementia or Parkinson’s and their carers, care home residents or just those with busy lives!

  • No commitment (donation based)
  • Attend whenever you like
  • Weekly sessions all year, plus monthly groups in Felixstowe and Wickham Market
  • Unison-based songs from the 50s, 60s and 70s to more recent numbers
  • Simply turn up and sing along to lyrics provided
  • Inclusive and welcoming to those with additional needs including dementia
  • Predominantly seated session, only stand for occasional songs (if you want to!)

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We sing 50s, 60s, 70s songs and some more recent numbers in unison – lots of well-known songs that you’ll recognise (think Tom Jones, Petula Clark, The Beatles, Doris Day, Queen, Tina Turner, The Carpenters, Chuck Berry, Dolly Parton, The Everley Brothers – you get the idea?!).

Weekly group

Wellbeing Sessions are held weekly throughout the year (except public holidays) and there’s no membership fee or commitment – you can just attend when you feel like it. In-person sessions take place 2-4pm every Monday at a beautiful barn in rural Suffolk (Otley, north of Ipswich), we sing for an hour, followed by refreshments and then a bit more singing.

Regular groups

You can also join us 2-4pm on the last Friday of every month in the community space at The George pub in Wickham Market, and you’ll find us at the Felixstowe Hockey Club, 10.30am-12.30pm on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.

All of our sessions run in a similar fashion – you will be given lyrics and everyone sings along together with the leader. There’s a break after an hour for tea and biscuits, and then a bit more singing.

Our groups are full of laughter and gentle banter and are just for fun, socialising and togetherness – it’s a great opportunity to sing your heart out, and lots of us enjoy a bit of a dance too!

Wellbeing Sessions are open to everyone, regardless of age or experience and are also suitable for people with additional needs, those living with dementia or Parkinson’s and their carers. 

Please contact us for directions to any of the sessions.

 

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 Wellbeing sessions, workshops, performances, outings, activities, talks and education are run by Community Pop Chorus CIC.