If your Christmas spirit needs a boost during a day of intense shopping, take a magical moment to pause and soak in the festive cheer of the Quarriers Festival of Choirs.
The event at Piazza Shopping Centre, Paisley has already been held, however, there is still time to catch the choirs at Braehead Shopping Centre tomorrow and at Princes Square next week.
The angelic voices of schoolchildren, church and community choirs will fill the air at Braehead Shopping Centre and Princes Square.
Primary schools from all over Renfrewshire have been taking part.
This heartwarming event not only brings festive cheer, but also raises money for Quarriers services across Scotland, a charity which supports more than 5000 people to help make a positive impact on their lives.
Where you can still see the choirs:
- Braehead Shopping Centre – Wednesday, 7 December to Thursday, 8 December. 11am to 13.15pm
- Princes Square – Monday, 9 December to Thursday, 19 December. Times vary, see timetable for more details
This year, 26 schools are taking part, as well as 12 community choirs, making 2024’s Festival of Choirs a true celebration of festive music. Whether you stop to sing along or simply enjoy the atmosphere, your support will make a difference. Every penny donated into the collection boxes goes towards the vital work that Quarriers health and social care charity does to support children and adults throughout Scotland.
New to the performance timetable this year is The Ukes. A talented ukelele band who will deliver a one-off performance at Braehead Shopping Centre on Thursday, December 8 at 12.15pm. It’s a treat not to be missed.
Louise Strachan, Quarriers Community Fundraiser, said: “We are thrilled to have The Festival of Choirs back on our Christmas event’s calendar. All the choirs are looking forward to being involved, and we are grateful for all their support and can’t wait for everyone to hear them perform a range of festive favourites.”
Photo: The pupils of Bishopton Primary School took part at Quarriers Festival of Choirs at The Piazza Shopping Centre on Wednesday, 3rd December
Photo: Thorn Primary School choir in Johnstone took part at Quarriers Festival of Choirs at The Piazza Shopping Centre on Wednesday, 3rd December
The remaining Festival of Choirs timetable:
Braehead Shopping Centre
Wednesday 7 Dec
- 11am – 12 noon Westerton Male Choir
Thursday 8 Dec
- 12.15pm-1.15pm The Ukes (Ukelele band)
Princes Square Shopping Centre
Monday 9 Dec
- 10.00am – 11.00am Bridge of Weir Primary
- 11.00am – 12.00pm Gryffe High School
- 12.15pm – 1.15pm Townhead Primary
- 1.30pm – 2.30pm Rock Choir
Tuesday 10 Dec
- 12.15pm – 1.15pm Christie Park Primary
- 1.00pm – 2.00pm St Margaret’s Primary
Wednesday 11 Dec
- 11.00am – 12.00pm Hillhead Primary
Thursday 12 Dec
- 11.00am – 12.00pm Neilston Primary
- 12.15pm – 1.15pm Meadowburn Primary
- 1.30pm – 2.30pm St Roch’s Secondary
- 2.45pm – 3.45pm Belmont High School
Friday 13 Dec
- 11.00am-12.00pm Meadowburn Primary
- 12.15pm – 1.15pm Ladywell Primary
- 1.30pm – 2.30pm Hyndland Secondary
- 2.45pm – 3.45pm Belmont High
Saturday 14 Dec
- 11.00am – 12.00pm KC Community Choir
- 12.15pm – 1.15pm Clydeside Singers
- 1.30pm – 2.30pm Rock Choir
- 2.45pm – 3.45pm Sound Routes Choir
Sunday 15 Dec
- 11am – 12 noon Grace Notes Choir
- 12.15pm – 1.15pm The School of Glee
- 1.30pm – 2.30pm NBT Records
Monday 16 Dec
- 12.15pm – 1.15pm Our Lady’s High School
Tuesday 17 Dec
- 12.15pm – 1.15pm Glendale Gaelic Primary Choir
Wednesday 18 Dec
- 11.00am – 12.00pm Kingspark Secondary School
Thursday 19 Dec
- 11.00am – 12.00pm Bankhead Primary
- 12.15pm-1.15pm Cardonald Primary