Choir members in Wigton have been recognised for a total of 260 years of loyal service.
Five members of the choir at St Mary’s in Wigton were presented with Royal School of Church Music certificates marking 30 years of service; one member received a certificate for 50 years, and another received a certificate for 60 years.
The presentations were made by Canon Geoffrey Ravalde, chaplain to the King, who has been vicar of Wigton since 1991:
- Alison Gilvey (alto, 30 years)
- Joanne Thomlinson (alto, 30 years)
- Julia Henderson (soprano, 30 years)
- Mary Snape (soprano, 30 years)
- Martin Snape (tenor, 30 years)
- Ruth Shingler (soprano, 50 years)
- Peter Shingler (tenor, 60 years)
As well as its long-serving older members, the choir of St Mary’s comprises a range of other ages – including a few members in their 20s as well as several children of primary and secondary school age.
Under the leadership of David Shingler, who has been organist and choirmaster at St Mary’s for 31 years, the choir sings weekly on Sunday mornings for the parish eucharist and fortnightly for Evensong.
