MEET THE BELLES
MUSICAL DIRECTORS

CATRINA LAKIN
Musical Director
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Catrina has a degree in music and and many years of barbershop experience, including three years as Assistant Musical Director of the chorus. She more or less grew up as an Abbey Belle as her mum, Carol, is a long standing member and was Musical Director herself for several years. Catrina sings lead in the quartet 'Jabberwocky'.

HELEN RAINFORD
Assistant Musical Director
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Helen has been our Assistant Musical Director since 2015 and a member of the chorus since 2013. She has an amazing commitment to the chorus and drives us to ever better ourselves!
THE SINGERS
Meet some of our singers and find out why they love being a Belle!
ANNE THOMPSON BELLE OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Belle Of The Year Award for set up in honour of Anne Thompson, one of our members who tragically passed away in January 2022. Anne was Bass Section Leader and Treasurer of the Chorus for many year. She was also the bass in her quartet Hullabaloo for two decades. She was gentle and kind, with a beautiful mellow voice.
The award is in her memory and funded by the generous donation from her daughter Belinda and son Graham.