Rustington choir welcomes new members after Christmas concert

The Friendship Singers held a free December concert at Rustington Methodist Church and collected donations for Southern Hospice; rehearsals begin Wednesday 21 January at St Andrew's Church and new members are welcome.

The Friendship Singers held a concert in December at Rustington Methodist Church. Admission was free and a retiring collection was made in aid of Southern Hospice Group. Community fundraiser Mary Bye gave a brief presentation about St Barnabas House and hospice work around Worthing, Adur, Arun and Henfield. The audience joined in with carols and pianist Ann Waters played carols in a jazz style. Key details: - The concert took place in December at Rustington Methodist Church. - Admission was free and a retiring collection supported Southern Hospice Group. - Mary Bye spoke about St Barnabas House and hospice services in the Worthing, Adur, Arun and Henfield area. - Audience members joined in carols and pianist Ann Waters performed jazz-style carols. - The Friendship Singers are a three-part women's choir that meet weekly for singing, fun, friendship and tea. - Rehearsals start on Wednesday 21 January at 7.30pm at St Andrew's Church, Holmes Lane, Rustington, and new members are welcome with no previous experience required. Summary: The event combined community singing with fundraising for local hospice services. Rehearsals begin on Wednesday 21 January at 7.30pm at St Andrew's Church in Rustington and the choir is welcoming new members.