Wayland Men's Shed
Registered Charity Number:- 1213606
The Shanty Group
Shanty Group members enjoy a good sing along. We are not a choir in the formal sense and don't aspire for perfection; however, we do our best to reach a good standard and have recently played a few gigs in local venues where we were well received.
You don't have to be a good singer or read music to join in but a sense of humour is essential. We rehearse fortnightly - usually the first Monday and third Wednesday of the month. There is no additional charge other than the usual £2 fee for attending the shed. Why not come along and give it a go?
Shanty Group Latest News
After my cruise around the ‘hot spots’ of the eastern Atlantic I'm back into the old routine of being the voice of our multi-talented crew. We now have our new sound system and gave it a run-out in the main hall of the Sports Centre. Despite braving a rather cold environment, the system eventually passed with flying colours. All that now remains is to try it outside and we’ll be ready to start thinking of gigs outdoors.
Rehearsals now take place on the first Monday of every month, and the second and third Wednesdays of the month, the extra rehearsal is already showing rewards. We have learned some new songs that are already “gig ready.” Not everyone is able to make every rehearsal but all the same they are well attended with an average of 10 crew members. It has given us more chance to work on new material, as well as going over established songs.
We will be performing at the Watton Spring Event on Sunday 24th May in the High Street, and we have a half hour slot 14:30-15:00 on Sunday 24th May. This will be a chance to entertain people of the town and for the townsfolk to see us in full voice.... the English weather is the one, big unknown.
If you know anyone who is on the lookout for musical entertainment, or who may be interested in joining our crew, contact myself or any of the crew.
Interested? Contact Ray Cutbush – email: raymond.cutbush51@btinternet.com
The Original Shantymen
2025
Shanty Group Live In Action At A Local Village Hall May 2023
