Theme Nights

Every month we invite our members and visitors to perform a song or poem based on a particular theme.

It's not compulsory, of course, but we have found that having to come up with something has produced some novel and extremely imaginative choices.

COME ALONG AND HAVE A GO. IT'S GREAT FUN.

22nd Jan - Burns Night

A celebration of the life and works of Scotland’s National Bard. We invite you to sing a song, recite a poem or tell a story relating to the great man. It’s less formal than a full-blown ‘Burns Supper’ but just as much fun – and we have Haggis.

19th Feb - Love is in the Air

To celebrate Valentines Day (or as close as we could manage) we invite you to sing your favourite songs of love and romance. Be a s soppy and cheesy as you like – as long as you’re loving it.

19th Mar - A Bit o' the Blarney

The Emerald Isle has given us some truly beautiful songs. Romance, comedy and the almost inevitable fighting – Irish music has it all. Come along and sing us some of your favourite songs of ‘Ould Ireland’.

16th Apr - 1950's & 1960's

What music were you listening on your little Dansette record player in the halcyon days of your youth? Was it Elvis, The Beatles, Neil Young? Let’s hear the tunes that bring back those happy memories.

21st May - C & W / Blues

Let’s head over to the US of A and remind ourselves that America has given us some fabulous music and iconic performers. There’s a lot to choose from: Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson – the list just goes on. Let’s hear your favourites.

All Together Now…..

18th JUne - A Working Life

The world of work has always been a rich source of wonderful songs and stories; think of miners, fishermen, farmers, weavers, carpenters, the list is almost endless. If you have a favourite song, poem or story then come along and share it with us.

16th July - All Around the World

Whether it’s work related or an unforgettable holiday we all have wonderful memories of far away places. Let’s hear your songs, poems and stories that evoke vivid images in our minds of those exotic cities in distant lands – even if it’s only Bognor Regis.

2oth Aug - What's in a Name?

You might well ask. Songwriters, authors, playwrights and poets have always written songs dedicated to their loved ones. They quite often don’t actually mention the name (something to do with libel laws, I suppose) but we all know who they’re talking about. Let’s hear your favourites.

17th Sept - All at Sea

Time for a good old ‘Yo Ho Ho’ and all that seafaring stuff. There are hundreds of songs and stories about the exploits of fishermen, whalers, sailors and pretty much anyone who ever set sail, from anywhere. Let’s hear you sing their praises.

15th Oct - Duets - It Takes Two

Some of the greatest musical performances have been duets; beautiful voices in perfect harmony. Think Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton, Arthur Mullard and Hilda Baker ??. Get yourself a partner and give it your all.

20th Nov - Must Have a Chorus

It’s in the rules. We simply have to have some songs that everybody can ‘jine in’ with. We all know a few of these songs so let’s hear you sing them and let there not be a silent voice in the room.