Northampton singers join ambitious mission to raise £1 million for charity
A Northampton choir has begun a new term as its members help towards an ambitious target of raising £1 million for charity.
Buskerteers Choir Northampton meets every Tuesday from 8pm to 9.30pm at the Doddridge Centre, in St James Road, and is welcoming new singers as rehearsals get underway.
The Northampton group is part of a network of Buskerteers Choirs across England and Wales whose members have collectively raised more than £212,000 for good causes through performances, fundraising events and community projects.
They have now set their sights on taking that total to £1 million.
During the new term, Northampton singers will learn new songs and prepare for performances and fundraising projects alongside other Buskerteers groups across the country.
In October, the organisation hopes to once again support Breast Cancer Now, having fundraised for the charity during each of the past two years.
Festive performances and further fundraising projects are then planned in the run-up to Christmas.
Buskerteers says its choirs are open to singers of all abilities, with no auditions and no requirement for members to be able to read music.
People interested in becoming part of the Northampton group can attend a free taster session before deciding whether to join.
The Northampton choir rehearses at the Doddridge Centre, 109 St James Road, Northampton, NN5 5LD, every Tuesday between 8pm and 9.30pm.
Free taster sessions can be booked through the Buskerteers Choir website.