Sing for Life returns to support Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice

Imagine stepping onto the stage at Peterborough’s Cresset Theatre alongside dozens of other local women, performing to a live audience, making new friends and raising money for a cause that matters.

This September, Sing for Life is returning to Peterborough, inviting 40 or more local women to take part in a ten-week pop-up singing project in support of Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice.

No auditions. No previous singing experience. Just a chance to challenge yourself, build your confidence and discover what you can achieve.

By November, you'll be part of a choir performing live on stage while helping to raise vital funds for Sue Ryder's expert end-of-life care, ensuring local families can access support when it matters most

Sing for Life is about much more than singing. It's an opportunity to:

• build confidence and try something new
• meet like-minded women and make lasting friendships
• learn new songs with expert guidance
• experience the thrill of performing live
• support Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice and local families.

The project begins with introductory sessions at The John Mansfield Campus in Dogsthorpe on:

• Thursday 8 September (7pm -10pm)
• Friday 9 September (7pm - 10pm)
• Saturday 10 September (2pm - 5pm)

These relaxed sessions are a chance to meet the team, get to know other participants and find out more about the project.

Don't worry, there are no auditions and no big red buzzer. All you need is a willingness to step outside your comfort zone and give it a go.

After a record-breaking year in 2021, more than 100 women took on the challenge, many singing in public for the very first time. Together, they raised almost £10,000 for Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice.

Participants describe the experience as life-changing, helping them discover confidence, form new friendships and experience the joy of singing together for a shared purpose.

Raluca and Reka took part in last year’s event. They both got so much out of the experience, including making new friends and feeling the sense of togetherness when singing with others.

Raluca says: “Sing for Life showed me how music and the expert guidance of a conductor can turn total strangers into a performing choir in just a few weeks. The journey from the first rehearsal until the much-anticipated concert night was an exciting adventure of finding new friends, learning songs from diverse genres, and discovering the synergy of singing in a group for a greater good!”

Reka agrees, saying: “Sing for Life was a fantastic thing to get involved with soon after moving to Peterborough. I got an endorphin boost every week doing what I love with like-minded, kind people. It was great to make new friends, be part of something bigger and raise money for charity!”

Whatever your starting point, Sing for Life will improve your singing and your confidence in leaps and bounds and, while you might not end up winning the X Factor or performing at Covent Garden, that’s a huge confidence boost and very liberating!

So, if you’re looking for a challenge and you’d like to know more, get in touch with the Sing for Life team. They'd love to hear from you so you can start your singing journey - there's a whole new world waiting!

For more information about Sing for Life or to register for your introduction session, you can email info@peterboroughsings.org.uk or call them on 01733 425194.