I JOINED Highfield Male Voice Choir Runcorn, in 1985 and I have enjoyed every minute. It is indeed a great privilege and an honour to be elected as Chairman of such a prestigious organisation. ERIC CORNS Chairman HMVC
						NINETY FOUR years ago (1911), a number of members of a local tannery decided to form a singing group from which the Highfield Choir was born. Our blazer badge still depicts three 'tanners' carrying 'bends' of leather. Until recently the choir was a member of the North Wales Association of Male Voice Choirs, (probably influenced by our proximity to North Wales by a small group of 'exiles' who had worked locally for ICI). This gave us the opportunity to sing with 1000 voices at the Royal Albert Hall - quite an experience. The choir is now a member of the National Association of Male Voice Choirs. The choir tours regularly. We have sung in Scotland, Ireland, Wales and the Isle of Man. To spread the word internationally the choir, to name but a few, has visited Germany, Malta, Spain and Holland. Concerts have always been well received, especially when we have sung a piece in their native language. In addition, the choir sings at local venues in aid of various charities. The special one is always the Christmas Concert which, until last year, was held in the Queens Hall in Widnes. We have now, however, moved to the newly appointed Brindley Centre in Runcorn. The choir is eternally grateful for the work and support of our unsung (no pun intended) volunteers who comprise of The Fund Raising Group, Front of the House and The Friends of Highfield. They all deserve a big "thank you". 2005 sees the appointment of our new Musical Director who, I feel sure, will add to our repertoire and also to our expertise. He will, of course, be supported by an excellent accompanist whose arrangements often give Highfield that unique quality. Recruiting is an 'ongoing' task and we are always on the 'look-out' for new voices. Rehearsals take place each Tuesday and Friday at the Grangeway Community Centre in Runcorn. We sing to please and we are pleased to sing - why not give it a try!
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