Portobello Community Choir

for the joy of singing and to build community

For the joy of singing, and to build community

Coronavirus update

We resumed singing indoors from October 2021 and are now back singing in a circle, enjoying seeing each other and fully hearing all the lovely harmonies. We are still keeping at least 1m distance between singers as per covid guidance. We are also enjoying having a break for socialising so we can get to know each other better!

"I sing just to know that I'm alive" - Nina Simone

Dates

Since May 2021 we have resumed in-person singing sessions outdoors and returned indoors from early October.

Dates for 2022

SPRING TERM

Indoors at Baptist Church, 189 Portobello High St, Portobello, Edinburgh EH15 1EA. We will be meeting in the upstairs church building rather than the back hall, so entry is through the large door rather than the back passage. If you are late please ring the doorbell and someone will come down to let you in – but please try to arrive on time if you can!

We invite new members to come for a free trial taster session to see if you like it. Feel free just to turn up and you will be warmly welcomed!

We ask you to pay for a block of sessions if you can. Block rate is £7 and £5 for those on a low income. Drop-in rate is £8/5 per session (if you pay per session rather than per block).

1st block: 27th April, 4th, 11th, 18th, May (4 sessions – £28/20)
2nd block: 25th May, 1st, 8th, 15th June (4 sessions – £28/20)

Porty Sings For Ukraine And All Refugees: Sunday 3rd April 2-3.30 Joppa Steps

Come and learn some easy Ukrainian folk songs and peace songs to sing together and in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and all refugees. This event is hosted by Portobello Community Choir as a community fundraiser. Please donate whatever you can to DEC or similar online or bring some cash to the event. All welcome!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2757912574353908

Porty Sings for Ukraine and all Refugees – song sheet

Donkeyfield Community Orchard Wassail: January 29th 2-4PM

Come and join us in singing some hearty songs to the trees to thank them for the fruit they gave us last year and to encourage fruitfulness this year.
Please bring:

  • a hat (for one of the songs)
  • pots and pans to bang and make some noise
  • toast to hang on the trees
  • an Ivy crown (just a loop of Ivy to wear on your head) if you have access to any Ivy. There will be some available on the day.

Please print a songsheet if you can to minimise passing round paper: Wassail Songsheet 2022

WINTER TERM

Indoors at Baptist Church, 189 Portobello High St, Portobello, Edinburgh EH15 1EA. We will be meeting in the upstairs church building rather than the back hall, so entry is through the large door rather than the back passage. If you are late please ring the doorbell and someone will come down to let you in.
1st block: 12th, 19th, 26th Jan, 2nd, 9th Feb (5 sessions – £35/25)
2nd block: 23rd Feb, 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th March, 6th April (7 sessions – £49/35)

Dates for 2021

AUTUMN TERM

Outdoors in Bellfield Garden, 16B Bellfield St, Portobello, Edinburgh EH15 2BP
8th September – 29th September 7.15PM – 8.15PM (4 sessions) £20

Indoors at Baptist Church, 189 Portobello High St, Portobello, Edinburgh EH15 1EA. We will be meeting in the upstairs church building rather than the back hall, so entry is through the large door rather than the back passage.
1st block: 6th, 13th, 27th Oct (no session 20th Oct) and 3rd, 10th Nov (5 sessions) 7.15 – 8.15PM
2nd block: 17th, 24th Nov and 1st, 8th, 15th Dec (5 sessions) 7.15 – 8.15PM

All sessions must be booked in advance and we need to have your contact details for track and trace. If you are new to the choir please contact us and we will send you a copy of the latest risk assessment which you need to read before attending.