THE GRIMSBY AND CLEETHORPES LADIES CHOIR

The Cleethorpes Ladies Choir was formed by the late Vera Burton in 1971 and over the years has had many Festival successes.

The present Musical Director, Rita Grove, took over in 2008

Exchange visits have been made by the choir to choirs in France, Germany (twice) and Denmark (twice). On its second visit to Denmark, the Choir sang at the Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen.

The Choir has belonged to the National Association of Choirs for many years and is an active member of the local group.

In 1996 the Choir changed its name to Grimsby & Cleethorpes Ladies Choir. The present membership Is 45 and a large and varied repertoire is available.

Exchange concerts with other choirs, especially Male Voice Choirs, take place on a regular basis and various Charities have benefited from these performances. Smaller concerts in aid of local charities, singing at weddings and visits to entertain at Residential Homes all contribute to a busy calendar of events.

In May 2000, the Choir undertook a Concert Tour of Northern Spain during which they had the honour of singing in Barcelona Cathedral and in June 2002 they travelled to Southern Ireland where concerts were given in Christchurch Cathedral, Waterford, Fermoy Community Centre and Lismore Cathedral.

In December 2003, the Choir joined with the other members of Group 15 to present a very successful Christmas Charity Concert.

In May 2000, September 2002 and May 2004, the Choir has had the privilege of hosting the world famous Black Dyke Band at concerts in the Central Hall, Grimsby, which have been attended by almost capacity audiences.

In June 2006 the Choir visited Tuscany and gave two concerts in Florence, one in the Anglican Church and one in The British Institute.

The choir are members of the National Association of Choirs, Lincolnshire Group

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