AFTER the busy run-up to Christmas and the huge success of the concert in December at Rocklands Social Club, the early part of the year is always a relatively quiet period for the choir.

The AGM was held recently and the choir was able to look back at a very satisfactory 2004. In fact, the figures for the five years since the choir was formed showed they had raised more than £11,000 for the Primrose Hospice and Cancer Help Centre, to which the choir's profits are donated.

The choir suffered a sad loss in January with the sudden death of John Hart.

John was a founder member and treasurer from the beginning, as well as a popular soloist. He is very much missed.

The next public appearance is the Summertime Concert on Thursday, June 23, again taking place in Redditch Town Hall. Tickets cost £8 to include a ploughman's supper, with catering again provided by Coconut Island. Tickets from any member of the choir or on 67383 or 546158.

Apart from the choir's three public concerts, they will perform at any private function. With a wide repertoire, they can provide entertainment for club meetings or celebrations or even add a special dimension to the solemnity of funerals.

To book call, the musical director on 546158. She is also always pleased to hear from anyone interested in joining the choir.