Gig - Ashridge House Illuminated Carols
Great for anyone who'd like to sing in a smaller group! We'll sing a few carols around the Xmas tree, raising money for the hospice, and you can then enjoy the illuminations for free!
LOCATION
21 Dec 2025, 17:30 – 19:00
Ashridge House , Berkhamsted HP4 1NS, UK
EVENT INFO
OVERVIEW
This is a nice informal bit of outdoor carol singing to raise money for The Hospice of St Francis. We'll be singing two set of music. You're very welcome to do both, but if you'd prefer to do only one or the other that's fine too.
TIMINGS
5.30pm Performance One (30ish mins)
6.00pm Rest break!
6.20pm Performance Two (30ish mins)
Afterwards you can head home, or wander around the illuminations for FREE!
PARKING / ARRIVAL
There'll be lots of free parking at the front of Ashridge House. We’re performing not far inside the main arch as you enter. Just follow the crowds and I’m sure you’ll find us! No soundcheck so just arrive a few minutes before performances.
DRESS CODE Wrap up warm as we’re outside!! Christmassy always nice, but no stress!
SET LIST (We may drop 1 or 2 of these depending on time)
1 Joy To The World - Trad
2 Deck The Halls
3 Carol Of The Bells
4 Silent Night
5 Let It Snow
6 Once In Royal David's City
7 Somewhere In My Memory
8 Don't Let The Bells End
9 Merry Christmas Everyone
10 - Joy To The World (Aretha)
AUDIENCE
This is an outdoor performance that anyone can walk up and enjoy for free. However, if your family and friends want to view the illuminations afterwards then they will need a ticket to get through to that area. Tickets and more info here. Choir members get free entry!!
CHOIR LIST 40
Thanks to everyone who signed up for this. You've really helped a lot as the other dates were SO over subscribed. We're looking for more altos and men so if anyone would like to sign up, (or anyone from one of the other dates is prepared to swap) that'd be amazing, as I can then add more waitlist Mezzos too! - Paul x
SOPRANOS 13
Alison Barnett
Anna Foster
Annette Sugars
Annie Simpson
Brenda Kersting
Brenda Walker
Erica Spanswick
Gill Griggs
Karen Garner
Karen Stananought
Rona Gibson
Ruth Woodward
Zoe Hunt
MEZZOS 13
Alison Drackett
Amelia Dowty
Gill Parker
Jo Freedman
Judith Pace
Julie Bruvelis
Kristina Dorner
Loraine Morris
Lyn Davids
Pam Franklin
Sarah Rigden
Stella Mehew
Tracy Perry
ALTOS 8
Caroline Runswick
Diana Garner
Issy Runswick
Jeanette Turmaine
Lesley Johnson
Mikki Black
Sue Brown
Victoria Thornborrow
TENORS / BASSES 6
Andrew Black
Andy Morris
Chris Hardy
Mick Smallwood
Paul Stananought
Steve Carnochan
WAITLIST SOPS: Rachel Woods
MEZZOS: N/A
ALTOS: N/A
TENORS / BASSES: N/A