Sing for Life returns to support Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice
Launching in September, Sing for Life will sign up 40 or more local women to take part in a ten week pop-up singing project. Working towards a fantastic live performance event at The Cresset on Friday 13th November, all funds raised will be supporting Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice.
Will you join the next Sing for Life choir?
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 not about finding the next Adele; it's about helping ordinary women find their voice.
Will Prideaux, Sing for Life project director
Why take part?
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.
“Everyone has a song they love singing in the car or at karaoke. We simply help them find the confidence to sing it together with others. The real transformation isn't just in their voices; it's in the friendships they build, the confidence they gain and the pride they feel when they step onto the concert stage together."
- Will Prideaux, Sing for Life project director
Could you go from complete beginner to the Cresset stage in just ten weeks?
The project begins with introductory sessions at The John Mansfield Campus in Dogsthorpe, Peterborough PE1 4HX on:
- Thursday 3 September (7-9pm)
- Friday 4 September (7-9pm)
- Saturday 5 September (2-4pm)
You only need to attend ONE of these sessions.
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.
Please register for an introductory session by emailing: info@peterboroughsings.org.uk or calling 01733 425194.
Let Peterborough Sings! know ASAP which session you wish to attend, and they will give you a time slot to minimise your waiting time.
The Sing for Life concert is:
- at The Cresset, Peterborough
- on Friday 13 November at 7.30pm
Join hundreds of women who have already taken the leap
Last year's project showed just how powerful the experience can be. More than 100 women - most having never sung in a choir or performed in public before - completed the challenge, raising more than £10,000 in sponsorship while delivering a memorable sell-out performance and proving beyond doubt that singing can genuinely change lives… including your own!
I couldn't sing in front of my own family. Ten weeks later I was performing on stage at The Cresset in front of hundreds of people while raising money 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.
An incredible team of professionals guiding us through to achieve a superb performance. A massive boost not only to our self-confidence but also for a very special charity. So inspiring and uplifting. This is something you need to do.
Ready to find your voice?
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!
I didn't expect to be so emotional, but being on stage with these amazing people and hearing the support from everyone around us brought tears to my eyes!
Get in touch
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.
"We're completely in awe of the passion and dedication participants bring to this project and are incredibly grateful for their support. Every pound raised helps Sue Ryder continue to ensure that no one has to face the hardest times of their lives alone. We'd love more women to join this year's project and lend their voices to a cause that truly matters."
- Annette Mawby, Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice
“I wanted and needed to do something to help. The care given to my dad was out of this world, so I am raising money for a charity which really needs our donations.” - Pippa, who organised a sponsored cycle in memory of her dad, Paul.
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