Inspiration
Community Choir Stories From Singers Who Nearly Said No
Most adults decided long ago that they cannot sing, usually because a teacher moved them to the back row when they were nine.
Community stories and profiles writer
Ruth has spent years documenting the work of volunteers, grassroots organisers and unsung local figures across the UK. She believes the most important stories are the ones happening on ordinary streets, and she writes to make sure they are not overlooked.
Inspiration
Most adults decided long ago that they cannot sing, usually because a teacher moved them to the back row when they were nine.
Local Action
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Stories
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Inspiration
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Volunteering
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Stories
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