Silver Singers

Silver Singing groups take place in various different locations across the North East of England, and the groups regularly come together for a ‘Big Sing’, either singing the joint repertoire they have learnt or working on a theme.

Silver Singers are community choirs for anyone over 50 who likes to sing. The material is a mix of world music, popular songs, folk songs, spirituals, Geordie songs, in fact anything from Cole Porter to Annie Lennox.

When Silver Singers began at The Sage Gateshead there was surprise at how many people turned up. Silver Singers has now grown and has over 450 members. New members are always welcome, so come along, enjoy a good sing, coffee and friendship.

Weekly groups take place in the following locations:

North Shields

*St Columba’s Church Hall, Mondays at 11am – 12.30pm

“We sing a variety of music from well-known numbers to international songs providing us with a wide repertoire. We have dedicated leaders who encourage us in our participation. Members can chat with friends over a cup of tea from 1pm.”

Gateshead

*St Joseph’s Church Hall, Wednesdays at 11am – 12.30pm

“Now more than eighty members meet each week at St Joseph’s, which is just next to the Gateshead Metro Interchange”

South Shields

St Hildas Chirch Hall, Wednesdays at 10.30am – 12noon

“We sing various styles of music and learn by ear, so the ability to read music is not essential”

Newcastle

Brunswick Methodist Church, Thursdays at 11am – 12.30pm

Morpeth

St James’ Community Centre, Thursdays at 10.30am – 12noon
 
For further information or to enrol please email silver@thesagegateshead.org or telephone 0191 443 5034.

There are also Silver Singing Groups in the following locations, which are managed by external providers, as part of the wider Silver Network:

Stanley
Lamplight Arts Centre, Mondays at 10.30am – 12noon
Contact: Lamplight Arts Centre on 01207 218899 for details.
 
Alnwick
Lindisfarne Adult Learning Centre, Fridays at 1.15pm – 2.45pm
Contact: 20,000 Voices on 01670 852445 for details.
 
Stockton on Tees
ARC, Dovecot Street, Wednesdays at 11pm – 12.30noon
Contact: ARC on 01642 525199 for details.
 
Seaton Valley
Seaton Sluice Community Centre, Tuesdays at 10.30am – 12noon
Contact: 20,000 Voices on 01670 852445 for details.

Some comments from members of the Silver Singers…
 
“Silver Singing is stimulating and entertaining. It lifts my mood!”
 
“I joined The Silver Programme at The Sage Gateshead from a recommendation in another choir. Silver Singers offers a very broad range of music rehearsed in a light-hearted friendly way. Then joining together at The Big Sing offers us the opportunity to hear our music in a huge group which is very encouraging.”
 
“I so enjoy singing, it lifts my spirits and I feel it is good for both my physical and mental well-being.”
 
“I have met many new friends and enjoy the camaraderie”