Ashingtom Male Voice Choir
Ashington & District
Male Voice Choir
A community choir with a rich tradition


Choir in 2023

Welcome to Ashington & District Male Voice Choir

Welcome to Ashington & District Male Voice Choir formed in 1916. The Choir celebrated its Centenary in 2016 and is looking forward to reaching our 110 year milestone.

Based in Southeast Northumberland, the Choir attracts members from across the region.

The Choir has a rich history and performs a varied selection of songs. It is appropriate that several numbers are about coal mining as Ashington was once famous as 'the largest coal mining village in the world'.

A Reflection of 2024 with Ashington & District Male Voice Choir!

Ashington & District Male Voice Choir is delighted to share with you a reflective poem about the Choir during 2024:

We sang in Beamish we sang of Joy.
We sang in remembrance in reverence and Cloy.
We sang of the miners, their sacrifice and plight.
And for the Lifeboat Crews that continue the fight
Remembering local heroes was a pleasure and honour.
For our heritage and history remembering is just proper

We sang for charity for those in most need.
Of a helping hand or just a good deed
We sang in rehearsals and at summer school.
To bring the best performance and be no fool
In harmony and fellowship and to enjoy a joke
We even tried to listen whenever Neil spoke.

Our choir is a living thing kept sacred by its members.
Precious and important for many, many Decembers
Just as Christmas comes round fast every year.
We do so love to sing and bring you good Cheer.

Now the concerts are all done and the season is coming to its end.
with next year approaching we plan to grow and make new friend’s
So, if you are lonely or on your own or have a big family.
You will be most welcome to join us in singing in practice and song.
All you need to do is just come along.

On a Thursday Night.

The poem was written by Colin Prow, our Secretary.

Why don't you join a local choir with tradition?

Singing in a choir can have many benefits for you:

1.    It can release or improve your singing skills,

2.    It can build your self-confidence and release emotions,

3.    It can generally improve your wellbeing and research indicates benefits for mental health,

4.    It can be a great way to meet new friends and enjoy a new social experience,

5.    It can also be great fun and develop your teamwork skills.

The Choir meets at Stakeford & Bomarsund Sports and Welfare Centre, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5UB on Thursday evenings between 7pm and 9pm. Why don't you come along and enjoy? You will be made very welcome.

Welcome to the Latest News


LOVE CONTINUES TO BE ALL AROUND!
Posted on 16.01.2025. There is certainly a 'spirit of love' as the men from Ashington & District Male Voice Choir prepare for the 'Charity Musical Evening'!

CHARITY MUSICAL EVENING!
Posted on 13.01.2025. Ashington & District Male Voice Choir is delighted to be able to support this great 'Charity Musical Evening'!

LOVE IS IN THE AIR!
Posted on 11.01.2025. Well, have they all made a New Year's Resolution?

GREAT TO BE BACK!
Posted on 10.01.2025. Ashington & District Male Voice Choir was delighted to be back at rehearsal last night as they started to prepare for another New Year!

NEW VENUE FOR NEW YEAR!
Posted on 08.01.2025. Ashington & District Male Voice Choir is looking forward to performing at a new venue this year.

LOOKING BACK ON THE MILLENNIUM!
Posted on 03.01.2025. Who would have believed that as we look forward to a New Year, it was 25 years since the Millennium?

REMEMBERING OUR CHARITY WORK IN WHITLEY BAY!
Posted on 02.01.2025. Sometimes January can be quiet for choirs but in 2014, Ashington & District Male Voice Choir was supporting charity work in Whitley Bay!

Forthcoming Events

Friday 14 Feb 25 7:00 pm
Charity Musical Evening
Supporting 'Brighter Storey for All' and 'Newbiggin RNLI'
Venue: Newbiggin-by-the-Sea Sports and Community Hub
More details...

Saturday 8 Mar 25 7:00 pm
Community Concert
(Provisional)
Venue: Druridge Bay Community Centre, Hadston, Northuumberland, NE65 9YF

Saturday 10 May 25 7:00 pm
Music Festival
(Provisional with Gilpin Singers)
Venue: St. Michael & All Angels, Church Street, Houghton le Spring, DH4 4DN

Saturday 17 May 25 7:00 pm
Annual Concert
Details to be confirmed
Venue: St. John's Church, North Seaton

Saturday 5 Jul 25 11:00 am
Summer Concerts at Beamish Museum
The Choir will allso be singing between 2 and 3pm
Venue: Hetton Silver Band Hall

Saturday 13 Dec 25
Christmas Concert
(To be confirmed)
Venue: St. Cuthbert's Church, Church Lane, Bedlington, NE22 5EL

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Ashington & District Male Voice Choir - A friendly male voice choir based in the North East of England

We thank Ashington Town Council for their support.