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Award-winning EAGA Gospel Choir return to Stamford church for Trussell Trust fundraising carol concert




An award-winning gospel choir is set to stir the festive senses with a evening of carols to help feed families.

The EAGA Gospel Choir return to St Martin’s Church, in Stamford, on Saturday, December 7 for an evening of Christmas Gospel Carols from 7pm.

Communications agency 29 London, which has a base in Stamford, is hosting the event for the second year running to raise funds for the Trussell Trust’s foodbanks in Stamford and Oundle.

EAGA performed at St Martin's for the first time in the run up to Christmas last year
EAGA performed at St Martin's for the first time in the run up to Christmas last year

The Leicester-based choir has been crowned Gospel Choir of the Year by BBC Songs of Praise and reached the semi-finals of ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent.

A full 20-piece ensemble will perform a set of festive classics and soulful gospel hits, with the audience encouraged to sing and dance along. Guests will first be welcomed with complimentary drinks on arrival.

This year, local businesses Stamford Eats and Seven Bespoke Joinery have also supported the event with generous contributions.

The show will raise funds for foodbanks in Stamford and Oundle
The show will raise funds for foodbanks in Stamford and Oundle

Pastor Samuel, EAGA Gospel Choir director, said: “We are honoured to return to Stamford and perform in such a stunning location.

“Christmas is a time for unity and joy, and through our music, we hope to bring the true spirit of the season to everyone in attendance.

“We can’t wait to fill St Martin’s Church with the sound of celebration and community!”

EAGA is a former BBC Songs of Praise Gospel Choir of the Year winner
EAGA is a former BBC Songs of Praise Gospel Choir of the Year winner

Francesca Donnellan, director of 29 London, added: “Having The EAGA Gospel Choir back in Stamford is an absolute joy.

“Their performances are always magical, and they have an incredible ability to bring people together.”

Tickets went on sale on Friday (October 25) and are expected to sell out quickly.

The audience will be encouraged to sing along to the carols
The audience will be encouraged to sing along to the carols

They cost £20 for adults and £5 for under 13s, with free entry for under 3s, and are available from https://29LDN.eventbrite.co.uk

The local Trussell Trust foodbanks can be found at the Unity Centre, in West Street, and Oundle Methodist Church in Drummingwell Lane.



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