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Membership is open to any man able to sing in tune and prepared to make a commitment to attend rehearsals and concerts. The ability to read music is not necessary but a willingness to learn song words and the music is essential. We do not use sheet music when we perform in public and often sing in a variety of languages (learnt phonetically). At present we sing two songs in the Zulu language and two in German! We have sung in Welsh, Italian, Czech and Latin. Our conductor may carry out an initial voice test to ascertain which voice section is the most suitable for prospective members.  
We are known for our high standards of performance at concerts and this is achieved by considerable work beforehand at rehearsals. That said, it is a fun hobby which develops camaraderie and a great sense of personal satisfaction. Following concerts, and unfailingly when we travel away, we gather for drinks, conversation and an “after-glow” sing-song which we call a "ram-sammy".
We try to plan at least one weekend away in the UK every year and to organise occasional trips abroad, though these are becoming less frequent now. Very often these trips are subsidised from Choir funds. Our wives/partners always travel with us so much so that we request complimentary tickets as part of our concert fees so that our wives can support our concerts.
Rehearsals
Tuesdays: 7:30 PM: Haydock Conservative Club, Belleraphon Way, Haydock, WA11 0GT (by Tesco)
 Fridays:    7:30 PM: St. Helens Parish Church Hall, Church Square, St. Helens WA10 1AF

If you would like to find out more, why not come to a concert or a rehearsal? Check Engagements for concerts or contact Alan Gaskell by email or telephone 01744 734176. Alternatively speak to any choir member whom you may know - see Members for a list of our names.  
Waiting for the coach at Peel, Isle of Man after an enjoyable lunch. Derek leading from the front

We are not sure if other choirs use the term or why we use it! In slang dictionaries a “ram-sammy” is described as a “family quarrel; fight or a noisy gathering”. Probably the latter best describes ours. These are informal events where our conductor is allowed to rest his baton and leave conducting to one of our members - usually Derek Fordham, a member of our Bass section. We sing a selection of songs, holding our “part” no matter where or with whom we are sitting to maintain our harmony sound. In the photo, Derek is in full flow when the Fron Choir visited us.