The Daleian
Singers have been in existence since 1957,originating in the village of
Silverdale, near to Newcastle under Lyme, in North Staffordshire.
During 2007 we celebrated our Golden Jubilee
year.
Our Celebration Concert at the Victoria Hall, Hanley was
a sell-out success as we recounted in song the past 50
years.
Tenor Alfie Boe our guest for the evening proving
to be an instant hit.
Over the
first weekend of
November 2010, we were involved in a choral festival in Llandudno.
Competing with Nine (9) male voice choirs from Sweden to Wicklow in
Ireland
and the home of Male Voice Singing, Wales. The standard was very high.
Unfortunately we didn't win, however,
this was said of Sue our accompanist and Chair -
“It’s not a competition for Accompanists, or Musical
Directors, but we feel that the Accompanist for
The Daleian Singers deserves special mention”
Mervyn Cousins, Mark Grindall, Bernie Sherlock
Adjudicators, North Wales Choral Festival
The Christmas festivities were well attended and enjoyed by all who
braved the bitter cold and snow
at St Andrews Church in the Westlands. Looking forward to next year.
On Tuesday 8th
March 2011, the choir performed before a packed crowd at Ashley
Memorial Hall
where the local W I celebrated their 90th Birthday. Our
congratulations were extended
as they reached this milestone in their history.
The annual dinner at the Borough Arms
on the 9th April was
very well attended
and the 3 course meal
proved to be excellent value.
Our President, Dia Rees presenting awards to various choir members for
service to the Club
(Jack Howes), and to (David Pearl) for his work in
the Community, raising much needed funds through his charitable work.
Friday 22nd July 2011 saw the
choir with the Florence Brass band entertain a packed Swan Bank Church.
All monies raised going to the
Paediatric Intensive Care Unit. With money still to come in, over £1,200
has been raised.
Our most
recent event, where funds were raised for Macmillan Cancer Support, took
place in front of a packed audience at Sandon Hall on Wednesday 7th
September.
October started with Music Festival
success at the Biddulph.
We won both the Male Voice and Choral Section classes.
Adjudicated by Dr Eileen
Bentley MBE, a woman who has spent a lifetime teaching individuals
and groups about singing. In summing-up the Daleians’ performance she
said: “This is an accomplished choir singing to a
high standard with an artistic and musical approach to the repertoire.
Thank you for your great contribution to this Festival.”
The Christmas concert at St Andrew's Church with Seabridge Primary
School children
was a resounding success with a full house.
This was followed with a Carol Service alongside Florence Brass Band
at Sacred Heart RC Church,
Hanley.
An amazing celebration of the Christmas season on a cold and frosty
evening.
You do not have to
sound like Placido Domingo or read music to join our choir..
Most people
can sing with a little practice. Come and Join us at St Peter's Methodist
Church, Pilkington Avenue,
Westlands, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 3RE
