SING-SATIONAL! Hitting the right note with the “WAILIN’ WEAVERS” Community choir
Last updated: 3.07pm, Friday 14th August 2015
A COMMUNITY choir formed for the Commonwealth Games is in the running to recruit new members.
The “Wailin’ Weavers” made up of local people from Calton and Bridgeton in the east end of the city aims to hit the right note with some new voices.
They have appealed for more people to come forward so the choir can grow bigger and blossom into a strong musical voice for the east end.
The choir took its name from Calton’s rich historical connection to the weaving industry which the vibrant community was renowned for.
Its first musical opportunity came last year when it serenaded local people when the Queen’s Baton Relay arrived in the city as Glasgow’s golden games got ready to begin.
Since then it has gone from strength to strength thanks to financial support from regeneration agency Clyde Gateway – even surprising travellers on Clyde Gateway’s new bus with a “flash mob” impromptu singing opportunity.
The Choir meets once a week each Friday at 3.30 pm beginning its new season this week and alternating practice sessions between the two neigbouring districts.
One week it takes place at the Calton Heritage and Learning Centre followed by a session not far away at Bridgeton Community Learning Campus.
Rosie Robertson, Centre Manager at the Calton Heritage and Learning Centre said: “The emphasis is firmly on fun, singing together and creating a sense of community which the east end is well known for.