Acorn Singers celebrate Shropshire

Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin’s Acorn Singers group have recorded a special song to mark the charity’s 75th anniversary.

Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin’s community music activities are lively, welcoming groups of older people who simply love to sing. It’s all about having fun and enjoying the music, based on the belief that everyone has a unique voice and that anyone can sing.

One of these groups is the Acorn Singers, who get together every Wednesday afternoon in Hadley. Recently, they recorded ‘Shropshire My Home’, a heartfelt adaptation of ‘Cornwall My Home’ by Fisherman’s Friends.

The song was the brainchild of Roy Driver, one of the Acorn Singers’ long-time members. He reached out to the original songwriter, asking if he could tweak some of the lyrics to help raise money for his favourite local charity. Surprisingly, Roy had never sung in public before but that didn’t stop him and now within just a few years he’s become a published singer/songwriter!

The Acorn Singers will be performing the song in the main arena at Town Park this Sunday, 24 August, at 3:00 PM, as part of the Telford Carnival celebrations.

The Acorn Singers are asking each person who listens to their song to make a donation via their JustGiving page. All proceeds from the song will be donated to Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin, who are aiming to raise £75,000 to help combat loneliness across the county.

Claire Fishlock, of Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin, who helps to organise the Acorn Singers group, said: “The song is a marvellous way to celebrate both the beautiful county of Shropshire and the 75th anniversary of our local charity.”

“Acorn Singers is all about coming together and sharing the joy of singing, regardless of ability, and the community feel of the group is very different to a traditional choir. Singing can be very beneficial for people with dementia, and everyone leaves with a smile on their face.”

If you’d like to join one of the Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin’s singing groups, simply get in touch by calling 01743 233 123 or email enquiries@ageukstw.org.uk