Ludlow Men: Together, We Sing!

Volunteering, jobs & education

• Promoted our campaign at two concerts targeting over 200 people • Held Open Rehearsal attracting 20 visitors and 3 new members to the Choir • 110 backers helped us reach our target • Promoted our project at the ‘Men’s Health and Wellbeing Community Connectors meeting reaching over 25 professionals and community groups. • 3 new members performed for their first time at our 20th Anniversary Summer Concert with a sell out audience. Held our first “Together We Sing” workshop! Including two presentations on prostate cancer by Professor Noel Clarke Attended by 20 choir members, 25 visiting singers, 21 Family and friends watching resulting in interest from 14 new members of which 8 have stayed as part of the choir. The event created a noticeable boost in sociability, with members spending more time talking, connecting, and supporting one another after rehearsals. Teamwork within the choir improved significantly, as singers became more attentive to each other and worked together more confidently during practices. New members were warmly welcomed into the group, with established singers actively helping them settle in and feel part of the choir. Held our second “Together We Sing” workshop! Supported by “We are Farming Minds” and “Shropshire Rural Support” talking about Men’s Mental Health in rural communities and the support that is offered. Attended by 17 choir members, 11 visiting singers, 8 Family and friends watching resulting in interest from 4 new members

Arts, culture & heritage

• Promoted our campaign at two concerts targeting over 200 people • Held Open Rehearsal attracting 20 visitors and 3 new members to the Choir • 110 backers helped us reach our target • Promoted our project at the ‘Men’s Health and Wellbeing Community Connectors meeting reaching over 25 professionals and community groups. • 3 new members performed for their first time at our 20th Anniversary Summer Concert with a sell out audience. Held our first “Together We Sing” workshop! Including two presentations on prostate cancer by Professor Noel Clarke Attended by 20 choir members, 25 visiting singers, 21 Family and friends watching resulting in interest from 14 new members of which 8 have stayed as part of the choir. New members were warmly welcomed into the group, with established singers actively helping them settle in and feel part of the choir. The choir experienced a renewed sense of energy and commitment, with members showing greater enthusiasm, attendance, and motivation in the weeks following the event. Held our second “Together We Sing” workshop! Attended by 17 choir members, 11 visiting singers, 8 Family and friends watching resulting in interest from 4 new members

Activity, health and leisure

The event created a noticeable boost in sociability, with members spending more time talking, connecting, and supporting one another after rehearsals. Teamwork within the choir improved significantly, as singers became more attentive to each other and worked together more confidently during practices. The choir experienced a renewed sense of energy and commitment, with members showing greater enthusiasm, attendance, and motivation in the weeks following the event. Event supported by “We are Farming Minds” and “Shropshire Rural Support” talking about Men’s Mental Health in rural communities and the support that is offered.