‘Tis the season to be jolly and that’s exactly how the Wayside Serenaders are feeling as they “rebrand” for the second time, for one month only. The tea-chest artwork is appropriately amended (many thanks Andy P!), the carols and Christmas tunes have been dusted off, and an invitation is heartily extended to anyone who feels like a festive sing-song to join us (dates below).

The Yuletide Serenaders will be at Speakers’ Corner (sundry festival stalls, officious security guards, weather, etc, permitting), next to Minster Pool in Lichfield, from 11am to 12.30pm on Saturday 10, Saturday 17, Wednesday 21 and Saturday 24 December, and would love as many as want to be part of the Yuletide Serenaders Massed Choir to join them. Songbooks will be provided! No previous experience needed!

Here’s a taste from last year (with, again, apologies to Themba Mvula for murdering his arrangement!):

Last year we raised nearly £200 for the Crisis charity. We’ll be asking for donations again this year. Even if you don’t want to sing, please come along to see us and say hello.