Are you planning on buying your Christmas presents online through sites such as Amazon, eBay, Marks and Spencer, Argos, Tesco, Next and Debenhams?  Then please go to easyfundraising.org.uk to help raise some money for The Capricorn Singers.  It doesn't cost anything extra to place your order via easyfundraising.org.uk, yet for every purchase made thorough the site, a small donation is made to The Capricorn Singers. 

If you're buying something, just remember to visit the retailer (such as Amazon, John Lewis, M&S) via easyfundraising.org.uk. Once you've ordered, the retailer makes a donation to your chosen good cause. It's a lovely way to give something back for free!

Easyfundraising have already raised over £7million for good causes and The Capricorn Singers will really benefit from these free donations.

When you sign up, please use the link below and the first time you place your order via the site, The Capricorn Singers will receive an extra £1!

http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/invite/2A6GLD/

Thank you for your support.

Do you enjoy singing? Would you like a fun hobby and make lots of new friends? The Capricorn Singers are looking for new members, particularly Altos (lower female voices if you don't know what that is!).

You don't have to be a music reader to join us nor have been professionally trained.  Many of our ladies learn by singing along to and listening to the tracks provided.  Everyone is part of The Capricorn Singers due to the fact they can sing, and they demonstrate enthusiasm and dedication to learn music and perform concerts throughout the year.

Come and join us in our 30th Anniversary year!

If you fit the bill and would like to come along and see whether you like it, we rehearse in the School Room of Cleveleys Park Methodist Church every Wednesday evening at 7:30pm. You'll be made very welcome and we'll even provide a free drink and a biscuit!

Contact us if you would like more information or have any questions.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

We are thrilled to announce that Ian Whalley has taken up our vacant post of accompanist and joined us towards the end of 2013 for our participation in the Festival of Remembrance at Fleetwood and our Christmas Concert at Poulton Methodist Church.

Ian is originally from Darwen. He studied Latin and French at Cambridge, and did teacher training in Aberystwyth. Disillusioned after six years teaching in the UK, he taught Latin for three years at Kamuzu Academy in Malawi. During this time he obtained a diploma for piano performance. After another year in England when he worked as a security officer and played Father Christmas for a month in a toy shop, he went out to Kenya. He taught Latin and French for nine years in two preparatory schools in Nairobi, and also taught piano at the Kenya Conservatoire.

In 2000 Ian rather reluctantly returned to England. Since then, he has taught piano and played for several local choirs and for ballet exams.

Ian is a very accomplished accompanist and we are delighted to welcome him to The Capricorn Singers.

The Capricorn Singers are going on tour and would like to invite you to join us.  From Friday 31st October until Sunday 2nd November 2014, the ladies will be touring Edinburgh.  The tour is open to choir members, family and friends and includes two or three concerts and plenty of opportunities to see the city and have fun!

For £269 per person you will be provided with:

• Bed and Breakfast accommodation in twin rooms
• Travel on an executive coach to and from Edinburgh and around the city itself
• A full itinerary designing to our needs and aspirations
• Travel insurance

Deposits of £30 per person need to be paid by 30th October 2013. 

If you would like to join us, please get in touch through this website or find our more information from one of the ladies in the choir.

... the 21st Night of September?  Well, the ladies certainly do!  It was the night that they helped to raise over £10,000 for Hug in a Bag and at the same time performed with Linda Nolan (see left).

"You were amazing".  Thank you for all the lovely comments that we have received since our performance.  We were delighted and honoured to be asked to open such an event.

Maybe we could sing with Linda again soon...

During 2013 The Capricorn Singers are supporting Hug in a Bag, a local charity dedicated to providing Help, Understanding and Glamour (HUG) in the form of a bag containing gifts, information leaflets and discount vouchers to every person diagnosed with breast cancer in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre.

The ladies have all ralied round to support such a worthwhile charity and have attended Hug events such as the recent afternoon tea held in Poulton.

As part of our support we have pledged to donate all ticket profits to Hug in a Bag from every concert managed and arranged by The Capricorn Singers during 2013. 

Following our Summer Concert at Thornton Little Theatre we are delighted to announce that The Capricorn Singers have donated £768.76 to Hug in a Bag.

The ladies will next be supporting Hug in a Bag through performing at their forthcoming Annual Ball on the 21st September.  If you would like to attend the ball, please email huginabag2@yahoo.co.uk

Earlier this week The Capricorn Singers were again featured in the Blackpool Gazette following the appointment of Joe, our new Musical Director.  I say again because we have been featured before a few times; some of which we haven't got any evidence of (if you have a press cutting featuring us, please can you send us a copy?).

This recent article provided a perfect opportunity to update the Press Cuttings gallery of our website.  Did you know we've featured in Lancashire Life magazine twice?  Once in 2000 and again for our 25th anniversary in 2009.  The earliest cutting we have is from 1984, our first year, when we won third place in the ladies choirs' class at the Fleetwood Music Festival.  Maybe we should consider getting involved again?

For that little bit of nostalgia, take a look at at our Press Cuttings archive.

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of our new Musical Director, Joe Martin.  Joe’s love for choral singing was born when he started studying at the University of Central Lancashire.  He successfully auditioned to join the UCLan Chamber Choir under the direction of Mark Goggins.  During his time in the choir, Joe sung in prestigious venues across the UK.  He was also part of the choir when they were crowned BBC Adult Choir of the Year 2010.
 
Having successfully set up and run a number of choirs, Joe Martin is highly regarded as someone who can inspire people of all ages and experience in the enjoyment of singing.  He is experienced in working with large groups and small ensembles and is also Musical Director of Preston Community Choir.
 
“A truly inspirational, energetic leader of singing” – Lancashire Music Service
 
Joe is very much looking forward to taking over the baton from David and carrying on the great work that The Capricorn Singers have achieved.  With a great work ethic, a fast pace and a smile, we can conquer the world!!