Local Rock Choirs raise more than £9,000 for Dougie Mac

A group of local Rock Choirs has raised a phenomenal £9,354 for Dougie Mac thanks to their engaging and energetic performances and the generous donations of the local community.

Rock Choir leader, Beverley Mason, explained, “We have more than 360 members over six different local rock choirs. When we were considering a charity to support, we asked our members to put forward their suggestions and Dougie Mac was the overwhelming favourite. Many of our members have personal connections to Dougie Mac, it’s a charity that’s very present in people’s minds.”

Over the last 18 months the Rock Choirs have performed at community events across the area, including at Trentham Gardens, All Saints Church in Leek and at a concert at the Madeley Centre. They also performed at Dougie Mac’s Moonlight Walk.  

Beverley added, “Dougie Mac is so well known, when people realise we’re raising money for the hospice they’re incredibly generous. Our members are very generous too and we recently organised a raffle for them to win a beautiful hamper, which was very kindly donated by Kevin Lownds Funeral Services in Madeley. The raffle raised more than £780, which was just fantastic.”

The Rock Choir is open to anyone over the age of 14 and no singing experience is needed.

Beverley added, “We sing songs that people know – songs you might sing along to on the radio or in your car – but we sing Rock Choir’s specially arranged versions, often in 4-part harmony. Many of our members haven’t sang a note since school and when they come for the first time they’re very nervous, but by the end of the first session they love it and can’t wait to come back. It’s a great way to have fun, meet new people and raise money for charity at the same time.”

To find out more about the Rock Choir and how to find your local choir, visit www.rockchoir.com