What a busy Christmas for Sonara, we have sung with 3 different brass bands and two choirs.

First off was a wonderful set of carols with Heage Brass Band for Ripley Christmas lights switch on – the market place was packed – it was a lovely community event.

Next up was the Women’s Work Charity Winter Concert where we joined by Derbyshire Community Male Voice Choir, the Women’s Work choir and a wonderful harpist in the glorious St Mary’s Church on Bridgegate Derby. 

Only a couple of days later and we were at St Andrews Church Swanwick for our annual concert with Matlock Brass Band where the audience were also treated to solos from our guest Elisabeth Kershaw as well as amazing home made cakes.

Next up was a carol service as part of St Martins Alfreton Christmas Tree Festival where we sang with Darley Dale Brass Band with some amazing trees and what can only be described as a fabulous version of The 12 Days of Christmas.   After an evening of entertaining the residents of a local care home, last up for the season was carols and Christmas songs in Derby Market Hall where we were raising money for The Salvation Army. 

A huge thank you to everyone who has helped or supported us at any of these events and wishing everyone a happy and healthy 2026.