Kent Police Male Voice Choir are offering you an idea which is simple and will, we believe, be of benefit to any men prepared to join in.

 

It’s an established fact that choral singing is beneficial to individuals’ well-being and contributes to developing positive mental health.

 

The overall aim of our project is to raise awareness of this and promote positivity through social interaction and co-operation between individuals by participating in singing workshops and rehearsals, culminating in a fun, relaxed and family-friendly fund-raising concert for the Movember men’s mental health charity.

 

The concert will take place at Invicta Grammar School Maidstone on Saturday 2nd November  commencing at 7.30pm and will be open to the public from whom audience participation will be expected!

 

The legacy of our project and concert will, we very much hope, be for participants to choose to continue singing with the Kent Police Male Voice Choir thereby fostering social connection and interaction in a supportive environment; well-being through music-making; and a sense of purpose by contributing to charity concerts throughout the community of Kent.

 

There will be no charge to take part in the workshops – all we ask is enthusiasm and willingness to commit to the project.

 

What are the benefits?

 

Seven good reasons why you may like to take the opportunity to benefit from taking part in our project:
 
1.  It helps to overcome anxiety;
2.  It helps to dispel depression;
3.  It reduces stress;
4.  It makes you happier;
5.  It improves cognitive function;
6.  It brings people together; and
7.  It boosts self-esteem and confidence
 
To find out more about Kent Police Male Voice Choir please look though this website.
 
Here are the details.
Starting at the end of August, we will be staging a number of singing workshops in Maidstone, Pluckley and Borden.

 

At the workshops, participants will learn to sing a number of simple pieces and be joined by current choir members who will offer support and encouragement.

 

There is no requirement to read music but participants must be able to hold a tune. Our Musical Director, Martin Rendle, will be present to conduct the choir.
 
Workshop dates are:
 
Saturday 31st August and Saturday 14th September at Borden (The Forge) ME9 8JN

 

Saturday 21st and 28th September at Pluckley (Village Hall ) TN27 0QZ

 

Saturday 12th October at Holy Family Church Hall, Maidstone ME15 9PS.

 

All between the hours of 11am and 1pm
 
At this early stage it would be useful if you would let us know if you think the project would be of interest to you.
 
Any questions or issues can be raised through our Secretary Stewart Biggs, or Concert Secretary Geoff Fisher or our Chairman George Rogers or indeed any member of our committee via our website.
 
We very much look forward to hearing from you and hope you will benefit from our offer.
 
Thank you