Choir returns for Christmas carols for Strathcarron Hospice

A free Christmas Carol concert comes to Falkirk to raise money for Strathcarron Hospice
By Liam Smillie
Published 30th Nov 2021, 12:19 BST
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A choir is hosting the free festive gathering at Trinity Church on Friday December 10.

The Strathcarron Singers - a choir set up to raise funds for the hospice in 2004 – will host an evening of Christmas music and readings.

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The event, called ‘Here We Come A-Carolling’, usually takes place every year, but due to the pandemic this will be the first show since 2019.

05-12-2017. Picture Michael Gillen. DENNY. Strathcarron Hospice. Annual "Light up a Life", candlelight celebration with lighting of Christmas tree. Strathcarron Singers. Light Up A Life at Strathcarron is a celebration of the lives of much loved relatives and friends. Dedicate a Light on special Christmas Tree in honour or memory of someone who you wish to remember. A special tree will be lit in the grounds of the Hospice in Denny, each of the lights is sponsored to remember someone that is very special or missed.05-12-2017. Picture Michael Gillen. DENNY. Strathcarron Hospice. Annual "Light up a Life", candlelight celebration with lighting of Christmas tree. Strathcarron Singers. Light Up A Life at Strathcarron is a celebration of the lives of much loved relatives and friends. Dedicate a Light on special Christmas Tree in honour or memory of someone who you wish to remember. A special tree will be lit in the grounds of the Hospice in Denny, each of the lights is sponsored to remember someone that is very special or missed.
05-12-2017. Picture Michael Gillen. DENNY. Strathcarron Hospice. Annual "Light up a Life", candlelight celebration with lighting of Christmas tree. Strathcarron Singers. Light Up A Life at Strathcarron is a celebration of the lives of much loved relatives and friends. Dedicate a Light on special Christmas Tree in honour or memory of someone who you wish to remember. A special tree will be lit in the grounds of the Hospice in Denny, each of the lights is sponsored to remember someone that is very special or missed.
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The singers will be joined by The Edwin Drood Players, and the Broxburn and Livingston Brass Band.

Since the choir began, it has raised over £150,000 for the hospice.

It is also host to many members of staff from the hospice, but is open to members of the public who enjoy singing.

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The event is free of charge, but people hoping to go are advised to call the choir and reserve a seat.

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