Shelter’s Regional Events manager has written to thank BFCS singers for taking part in the first ‘Shelter’ Carol Service in Birmingham (see letter below).

Shelter is marking its 50 year anniversary, and the concert was shared with ‘The Choir with No Name’ which includes singers who are, or have been homeless. It was a privilege to share in such an event, and to hear about the important work of the charity.  The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, tweeted the following pictures and appreciation after the concert. Click to see tweet in full:

Message to the choir from James Robinson, Regional Events Manager, Shelter.

I just wanted to say from myself and on behalf of everyone at Shelter thanks to you and to everyone at the Birmingham Festival Choral Society for being part of our first carol service in Birmingham.

I personally very much enjoyed your performance pieces and it was wonderful to have the BFCS voices supporting in the congregational carols. It was hairs on the back of the neck stuff for me!

Please do pass on my thanks to everyone who was involved and we hope you all have a very Merry Christmas.