A welcoming community choir for singers of all ages and abilities.

Looking for a friendly local choir to join? Kelsborrow Choir welcomes new members of all ages and experience levels. Whether you have sung in a choir before or are simply looking to enjoy music in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, you will be made very welcome — all you need is enthusiasm and a love of singing. Singing together is not only enjoyable, but also great for wellbeing and friendship.
We rehearse every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm in Ashton Hayes. Please visit our ‘Get In Touch’ page for further details — we would love to hear from you.
Founded in 1956, the Kelsborrow Choir takes its name from Kelsborrow Hill, a well-known landmark in the village of Kelsall near Chester, Cheshire. Originally formed by parents from the local primary school to support PTA events and fundraising activities, the choir has grown far beyond its beginnings.
In 2026, the Choir is proudly celebrating its 70th Anniversary. With around 50 mixed voices, Kelsborrow Choir is firmly established within Chester’s vibrant musical community, performing regularly both locally and internationally. Our members come from across the surrounding area and share a passion for music, friendship, and community.
As a registered charity and a proud member of the National Association of Choirs, the Choir regularly presents concerts in support of both local and national charitable causes. Our repertoire is wide-ranging and designed to appeal to all tastes, featuring songs from musicals, jazz, spirituals, contemporary favourites, and, from time to time, classical and sacred music — truly something for everyone.
Kelsborrow Choir is also available to perform at charity fundraising events, weddings, and other special occasions.
We are celebrating our 70th Anniversary year with a series of special concerts and events (see opposite for details), and we are looking forward to marking this exciting milestone with our audiences, friends, and supporters throughout the year.
🎵 Coming Soon 🎵

WEDNESDAY 1st JULY @ 1.00pm
St John the Baptist Church
next to the Amphitheatre, Chester
SUNDAY 19th JULY @ 3.00pm
Hoole Methodist Church,
Hamilton Street, Chester
SATURDAY 22nd AUGUST @ 7.30pm
St John the Evangelist,
Ashton Hayes
SATURDAY 12th SEPTEMBER
************* 7.30pm *************
70th Anniversary Concert
with special guest, Jonathan Scott
St John the Baptist Church
next to the Amphitheatre, Chester
(click on the poster below for more info)

FRIDAY 9th OCTOBER @ 7.00pm
St Mary Without-The-Walls Church, Handbridge, Chester
SUNDAY 13th DECEMBER @ 3.00pm
Tarvin Community Centre
Christmas Concert
Past Events
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National Association of Choirs concert, Mold
On Saturday, 21st March 2026 we were one of 5 choirs who took part in a concert in Mold. Kelsborrow Choir, with Chester Ladies’ Choir, Hawarden Singers, Runcorn Community Choir, and Cor Meibion had a brilliant evening, singing for a large audience in the school theatre in Mold. The sound […]
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Joshua Tree Cheque Presentation
We had many successful fundraising activities in the Christmas season, with concerts, carol singing and other activities. We realised a total of £1,600 for charitable giving, as well as performing for other organisations fundraising activities! Following this, Debbie Wilkinson from the Joshua Tree children’s cancer support charity came to our […]
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