The Eclectics is a community choir run by Vanessa Young, which was established over 25 years ago. Their name reflects the choir's repertoire which includes a wide range of genres – gospel, folk, jazz standards, pop classics and music from around the world. We hope you come and enjoy the concert at St Catherine’s on Sunday 17th May at 4.00pm.

Tickets (£10) are available on the door or in advance from: [email protected]

The theme for their concerts this year is ‘HOPE’. The Eclectics felt this would be particularly appropriate at this time of uncertainty in the world. Titles like: ‘Good News’, ‘Get Happy’, ‘Cock-eyed Optimist’, ‘Feeling Good’ and ‘Bring me Sunshine’ give a flavour of the theme, as well as lesser known numbers from around the world such as the Zulu song ‘Zidele Amathambo’ which suggests we put our hearts and souls into whatever we’re doing, and ‘E Malama’ - a Hawaian song in the hulu tradition which bestows a beautiful blessing on the earth. The song ‘Ubunye’ is based on the concept of Umoya – spirit, or the breath of life - and the partnership or brotherhood we share as people with a yearning for peace and understanding.

The choir has its base in Adisham, and has just over 30 members drawn not just from Adisham, but from Canterbury, Ashford, Faversham, Folkestone, Margate and surrounding villages. We’re an ‘all-comers’ choir – meaning that there are no auditions and anyone who is prepared to join in with enthusiasm and commitment is welcome.

Find The Eclectics at: https://www.eclecticscommunitychoir.co.uk/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Eclecticschoir/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eclecticscommunitychoir

Anyone interested in joining the choir (or simply coming for a taster!), should contact Vanessa on or 07979 129074 or at [email protected]