Terrington Choir to join scarecrow festival and flower show

Terrington Choir is marking three decades of singing and community spirit in the village and surrounding area with an event as part of the villages’s flower festival and scarecrow weekend.

Formed in 1996 by the late John Goodwill, the choir has grown into a much-loved local group, performing regularly at concerts and community events.

Over the past 30 years, the choir has raised nearly £30,000 for local charities and good causes, supporting organisations close to the hearts of its members and audiences.

John’s widow, Janet Goodwill said: “John would have been so happy to see the Terrington choir still going strong after all these years. Although not a choir member myself, I am a keen follower and try to get along to as many concerts as I can.”

The choir’s Musical Director, Kerr Wilson, said: “Reaching our 30th year is a wonderful milestone. We are proud not only of the music we have shared, but also of the support we have been able to give to local charities and the friendships formed along the way.”

The anniversary will be celebrated at 7pm on Saturday, June 20, at All Saints Church, Terrington, as part of a Flower Festival ‘Magic of Musicals’ weekend, bringing together music and floral displays for a special evening of celebration.

The concert will focus on songs from the musicals, showcasing the choir’s repertoire and reflecting on its history of supporting good causes in the local area.

The concert promises to be a highlight of the village calendar and a fitting way to celebrate 30 years of Terrington Choir.

Everyone is warmly invited to join in celebrating this significant milestone and the key role the choir continues to play in the local community.

The Flower Festival Weekend takes place from June 20 – 21, 10am – 4pm, with a preview evening on June 19 at 6.30pm, £5 entry, at All Saints Church, Terrington. The beautiful floral designs, celebrating musicals across the decades, will come from the specialist skills of Malton and District Flower Club. While the two schools in the village, Terrington C of E Primary School and Terrington Hall Preparatory School are getting involved with their own displays.

The Scarecrow Trail will also take place on Sunday, June 21, 12 – 4pm, around Terrington. The Trail starts and finishes in Terrington Village Hall where there is parking for those who need it and refreshments served.

Donations received are for the upkeep of the Church and the Village Hall Playground Project.