Carols - 'Tis the season!

Thank you to everyone who has taken part in the 'Community Carols Workshops' and signed up to 'Sing out' in our community.
 
Details for Carols Gigs
Headlines: Click HERE for full List of Carols (revised 2/12/25)
What to wear: Pls dress for the weather, with as much sparkle as you dare (Christmas jumpers, greenery - whatever your festive vibe  ... it is most welcome!)
Music and Lyrics etc: All available below ... please bring what you need!

We have been invited to sing at the following places / events over the festive period:

  • Friday 5th December, 5.00 - 5.30pm [MUSTER 4.45pm]  SINGING of Carols and Wassails at All Saints Church, Marazion TR17 0AD ... during their Christmas Fair, (I.e. indoors - yay!) and to walk down to the square (singing) for their lights switch on. Parking is free in Marazion that day - however ... please leave PLENTY of time to find parking and get to the church.
  • Saturday 13th December:  GOLOWI GWAV Marazion's new 'Winter Light' parade
  • 4.00 pm onwards invitation by the 'Marazion Decorative Lights Committee' to take part in GOLOWI GWAV Marazion's new 'Winter Light' parade, including a spiral of light and song on Marazion Beach, and an (optional) parade across the Causeway to sing by the Christmas Tree at the Mount Harbour. Click HERE for further details of GOLOWI GWAV. On our return ...
  • 6.30pm SINGING of Carols and Wassails in the courtyard outside the Godolphin Hotel Restaurant and Bar, TR17 0EN in Marazion (indoors if weather inclement),  ... then mulled wine for singers offered indoors and singing inside from
  • 6.45 - 7.15pm carols indoors at the Godolphin Hotel Restaurant and Bar,
  • NB - there will be free parking in the main car parks in Marazion from 4pm to support this community event, courtesy of the St Aubyn Estate. 
  • Sunday 14th December,
    • 12.00 - 12.30pm [MUSTER 11.45pm] SINGING of Carols and Wassails under the colonnade - in the courtyard - at Godolphin House (NB The National Trust Property - not the hotel ;-) TR13 9RE All Welcome
      • ​Information from the National Trust for singers:
        • ​WHERE CAN WE PARK?  
          Please park in the main carparks. This will involve a 5-minute walk to the house. Please encourage car sharing where possible as car parking space is limited, and we expect a lot of visitors during the Christmas House Open weekends.

          ENTRY TO THE PROPERTY:  
          When you arrive, please come up to the Welcome Hut and let the staff member know you are part of the choir/band. You will not have to pay entry. If you are a National Trust member, however, please have your membership card to hand so we can scan it. If choir members would like to bring friends and family, please advise them that they will have to enter as visitors and normal admission will apply.    
          FACILITIES ON SITE?  
          Refreshments for the band/choir members (tea, coffee and biscuits) are available in the Volunteer room, located behind the Granary. Please note there is not enough space in the Piggery tea-room to host the whole music group or choir at the same time.   
          Toilets There are toilets in the Piggery tea-room (including an accessible toilet), two toilets in the Orchard and one toilet inside the house.   
          Bags can be left in the volunteer room, however we cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage to your belongings. Therefore, please keep your valuables with you.  
           
    • 13.30 - 14.00pm - Singers from 'Stretch' choir will sing in the King's Room - a mix of repertoire including some carols.
  • Tuesday 16th December - SINGING of Carols and Wassails at the Eden Project  6pm. Singers and a friend get free entry and a hot / soft drink token. Click HERE for Information for everyone singing at the Eden Project.​
  • Friday 19th December - SINGING of a few Carols and Wassails in Marazion Community Centre as part of the end of term 'Big Friendly Sing' 6.30 - 9.00pm BYO refreshments, All singers, friends and loved ones Welcome. Programme (with corrected timings ;-) attached below. ​
Music and Lyrics for Carols - if you're coming to the workshops or gigs please do print off any lyrics or music you need (Sorry about the random order below - when I tried to correct it weirdness started happening ...)