The choir has been asked to give a Christmas Concert in aid of Action Against Hunger (AAH), an international charity organisation whose UK office is based in Greenwich.

The concert is on Tuesday 1 December at 19.30 at St Alfege Church, Greenwich, preceded by a rehearsal at the venue – time to be advised.  The concert is expected to last about an hour, including some prayers and talks, and mince pies and mulled wine are served afterwards.

The organisers told us, “As the only registered charity located in Greenwich village, our annual carol concert is a very locally driven event with approximately 300 guests in attendance, including local residences, business owners, and youth groups. The concert is free, but all donations will go towards Action Against Hunger’s worldwide programmes.” 

Further information about AAH can be found at www.actionagainsthunger.org.  They work in over 40 countries to carry out innovative, life saving programmes in nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.  Every year, their 6,000 aid workers help over 4 million people worldwide.  90p of every pound raised is spent on charitable activities, including benefiting communities, advocacy and research, and the remaining 10p on fundraising and governance.

In return for our appearance AAH will provide publicity for us in their programme leaflets and will include our choir flyers in their goodie bags for the audience.

PROVISIONAL DATES FOR THE AUTUMN TERM

Wed  28 October HALF-TERM

Tue 1 December at 19.30 – Concert at St Alfege Church, Greenwich

Wed 9 December at 19.00 – Concert with Young Singers, at Adult College

Fri 11 December at 19.30 – Christmas Concert, St Augustine of Canterbury, Rush Green Road, Romford RM7 0QP

Tue 15 December 19.00 – Concert at the foyer of Queens Hospital, Romford, details to be advised

The official college term for the choir ends on Wed 25 November, but additional rehearsals will be organised until the concerts are over.