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PHOTOS PAST TO PRESENT

Here are a range of photos from our early days to the present.  Thanks to everyone who has sent their photographs for us to share with others – it is great to have memories of these occasions.

(Photographs and their copyright belong to the person named under the photograph.  You may copy them for your own personal use but none should be used for any other purpose without gaining permission of the copyright holder first.)

N.B. Before January 2015 Swindon Community Choir were known as Swindon Scratch Choir and many older photos are under this name.


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Fundraiser at Lydiard Millicent parish church
19th November 2022
Photo:  Tony Hillier



Festive Fayre at the STEAM Museum
1st December 2019
Photo:  Mandy B.



Our last meeting of the summer term started off as usual ...
July 2019
Photo:  Mandy B.

... with plenty of singing ...
July 2019
Photo:  Mandy B.

... making our lovely sound ...
July 2019
Photo:  Mandy B.



... enjoying the harmonies ...
July 2019
Photo:  Mandy B.

... and singing together.
July 2019
Photo:  Mandy B.

July 2019
Photo:  Mandy B.



... Then a presentation to our wonderful leader Linda Lee ...
July 2019
Photo:  Mandy B.

... after our recent performance at the Arts Centre ...
July 2019
Photo:  Mandy B.

... when a 'Thank You'
just wasn't enough.

July 2019
Photo:  Mandy B.



But amongst all the laughter ...
July 2019
Photo:  Mandy B.

... we had to say a sad 'Farewell' ...
July 2019
Photo:  Mandy B.

... to our leader Mandy.
July 2019
Photo:  Mandy B.



It was also Mandy's birthday, so cake was in order!
July 2019
Photo:  Mandy B.

Goodbye Mandy, we shall miss you
July 2019
Photo:  Mandy B.



Posing for our new website banner
November 2018
Photo:  Mandy B.

A Monday sing
November 2018
Photo:  Mandy B.

November 2018
Photo:  Mandy B.



Carols by Candle Light at Lower Shaw Farm
December 2017
Photo:  From Linda



Choirs Festival at The Bowl, Town Gardens
8th July 2017
Photo:  Mandy B.

8th July 2017
Photo:  Mandy B.

8th July 2017
Photo:  Mandy B.



'TWIGS' Open Day
25th June 2017
Photo:  Mandy B.

25th June 2017
Photo:  Mandy B.

25th June 2017
Photo:  Mandy B.



25th June 2017
Photo:  Mandy B.

25th June 2017
Photo:  Mandy B.

25th June 2017
Photo:  Mandy B.



Surprise presentation to Linda
A thanks after a performance at the Bristol Choirs Convention
27th March 2017
Photo:  Mandy B.

27th March 2017
Photo:  Mandy B.

27th March 2017
Photo:  Mandy B.

27th March 2017
Photo:  Mandy B.

27th March 2017
Photo:  Mandy B.

27th March 2017
Photo:  Mandy B.



Gospel Singing Workshop
at Savernake Community Centre
27th November 2016
Photo:  Mandy B.

27th November 2016
Photo:  Mandy B.

27th November 2016
Photo:  Mandy B.



A Monday evening session
22nd June 2015
Photo:  Mandy B.

22nd June 2015
Photo:  Mandy B.

22nd June 2015
Photo:  Mandy B.



22nd June 2015
Photo:  Mandy B.

22nd June 2015
Photo:  Mandy B.

22nd June 2015
Photo:  Mandy B.



Outside the Central Community Centre.
This is a composite of all the other photos taken that evening - pinching open eyes and smiles taken from other photographs!
15th June 2015
Photo:  Mandy B.

15th June 2015
Photo:  Mandy B.



Farewell to our old header picture used on the website!
Photo:  Mandy B.



Old Town Festival
World Foods day in Wood Street
14th June 2015
Photo:  Maire Wood

Old Town Festival
14th June 2015
Photo:  Maire Wood

Old Town Festival
14th June 2015
Photo:  Maire Wood



Old Town Festival
14th June 2015
Photo:  Maire Wood

Old Town Festival
14th June 2015
Photo:  Maire Wood

Old Town Festival
14th June 2015
Photo:  Maire Wood



Old Town Festival
14th June 2015
Photo:  Maire Wood

Old Town Festival
14th June 2015
Photo:  Maire Wood

Old Town Festival
14th June 2015
Photo:  Maire Wood



Old Town Festival
14th June 2015
Photo:  Maire Wood

Old Town Festival
14th June 2015
Photo:  Maire Wood

Old Town Festival
14th June 2015
Photo:  Maire Wood



Singing in the Brunel Centre for
Parkinson's Awareness Week
25th April 2015
Photo:  Maire Wood

Brunel Centre
25th April 2015
Photo:  Maire Wood



Brunel Centre
25th April 2015
Photo:  Maire Wood

Brunel Centre
25th April 2015
Photo:  Maire Wood



Collecting for the fabulous Open Door charity
Outlet Centre, Swindon
14th December 2014
Photo: Mandy B.

Outlet Centre, Swindon
14th December 2014
A final bow at our last performance as the Swindon Scratch Choir!
Photo: Mandy B.


Martin Hawes & Linda Lee.
Presentation to Martin on his retirement as a leader
after 14 years service.
8th December 2014
Photo: Mandy B.

8th December 2014
Photo: Mandy B.


Warming up before performing.
Town Gardens, Swindon
5th July 2014
Photo: Mandy B.

Old Town Festival
The Bowl, Town Gardens, Swindon
5th July 2014
Photo: Mandy B.

Old Town Festival
The Bowl, Town Gardens, Swindon
5th July 2014
Photo: Mandy B.


BBC Radio 25th Anniversary
Wyvern Theatre, Swindon
5th April 2014
Photo: via Linda

5th April 2014
Photo: via Linda

5th April 2014
Photo: via Linda


At the Disability Roadshow, STEAM Museum
22nd January 2014
Photo: © Pete Dewhirst

At the Disability Roadshow, STEAM Museum
22nd January 2014
Photo: © Pete Dewhirst



Farewell to the old Swindon Scratch Choir website!
31st December 2013
Image:  Mandy B. (webmaster!)



At the Central Community Hall
November 2013

November 2013



The Platform
13th July 2012
Photo: Mandy B.

The Platform
13th July 2012
Photo: Mandy B.



At the Pilgrim Centre
5th March 2012
Photo:  Mandy B.



Old Town Festival
26th June 2011
Photo:  Vicky Sweeney



Charity Concert at the Pilgrim Centre
3rd July 2010
Photo: Grace Rhodes

3rd July 2010
Photo: Grace Rhodes

3rd July 2010
Photo: Grace Rhodes



Raising money at the Outlet Centre, Swindon
21st December 2009
Photo:  Mandy B.

Money went to the Pilgrim Centre and the Women's Refuge
21st December 2009
Photo:  Mandy B.

21st December 2009
Photo:  Mandy B.



'TWIGS'
21st June 2009
Photo:  Mandy B.

'TWIGS'
21st June 2009
Photo:  Mandy B.

'TWIGS'
21st June 2009
Photo:  Mandy B.



The Bowl, Town Gardens
Old Town Festival
Lots more photos of performance
29th June 2008
Photo: Mandy B.



Raising money for the Marie Curie Campaign
Outside Tesco store, Ocotal Way, Swindon
1st March 2008
Photo: Dawn Hardy

1st March 2008
Photo: Dawn Hardy

1st March 2008
Photo: Dawn Hardy



Arts Centre show
Lots more photos of performance
5th January 2008
Photo: Chris L.



Presentation to Linda and Martin
Thanks for all their hard work and dedication to the choirs
6th December 2007
Photo: Mandy & Pete

The Hamper
6th December 2007
Photo: Mandy & Pete



Gloria's Wedding
Lots more photos of wedding singers
13th October 2007
Photo: Jean



Farewell to our dear friend Melanie
4th October 2007
Photo: Melanie

4th October 2007
Photo: Melanie

4th October 2007
Photo: Melanie



Soul Workshop
Lead by Jo Sercombe
29th September 2007
Photo: Vanessa

Soul Workshop
29th September 2007
Photo: Vanessa



'Amazing Grace'
BBC Wiltshire Radio studios

25th March 2007
Photo: Martin

'Amazing Grace'
25th March 2007
Photo: Martin

'Amazing Grace'
25th March 2007
Photo: Martin



Lower Shaw Farm Carol Concert
December 2006
Photo: Mandy B.

Lower Shaw Farm Carol Concert
December 2006
Photo: Mandy B.



Brunel 200 Celebrations
Swindon town Centre
Waiting patiently to get up on stage
15th July 2006
Photo: Mandy B.

Brunel 200 Celebrations
Swindon town Centre
15th July 2006
Photo: Vanessa

Brunel 200 Celebrations
Swindon Town Centre
15th July 2006
Photo: Mandy B.



Brunel 200 Celebrations
Wyvern Theatre Foyer
7th July 2006
Photo: Mandy B.

Brunel 200 Celebrations
Wyvern Theatre Foyer
7th July 2006
Photo: Mandy B.

Brunel 200 Celebrations
Wyvern Theatre Foyer
7th July 2006
Photo: Mandy B.



Christmas Carols by Candlelight
Lower Shaw Farm
10th December 2005
Photo: Mandy B.

Christmas Carols by Candlelight, Lower Shaw Farm
10th December 2005
Photo: Mandy B.



At Lower Shaw Farm
July 2005
Photo: Linda
Photo: Unknown!



Dawn Chorus
Swindon Literature Festival
5.56 am, 1st May 2005
Photo: Mandy B.

Dawn Chorus
Swindon Literature Festival
5.57 am, 1st May 2005
Photo: Mandy B.



Forest Festival
23rd July 2003
Photo: Mandy B.

Forest Festival
23rd July 2003
Photo: Mandy B.

Forest Festival
23rd July 2003
Photo: Mandy B.



Old Town Festival
July 2003
Photo: Mandy B.

Old Town Festival
July 2002
Photo: Mandy B.



Dawn Chorus
Swindon Literature Festival
Notice the warm glow of the sun reflecting on us at it rises
5.30 am, 1st May 2002
Photo: Mandy B.


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