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MEET THE BELLES

MUSICAL DIRECTORS

Our Musical Director - Catrina

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'.

Our Assistant Musical Director - Helen

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!

Tracy - an Abbey Belle

TRACY

Lead

I enjoy being a Belle because I’m learning a craft.  Music and singing have always been important to me and now I’m learning to sing properly within a chorus of lovely ladies.


My confidence has grown and I absolutely adore singing in public, whether it’s a sing out in some wet and windy place or on a stage at a major event.


I would recommend becoming a Belle to anyone interested in singing in a chorus I’m so glad I did, it has certainly enriched my life.

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.

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2025 - Carol Lakin

Carol has worked tirelessly behind the scenes.  She has occupied many committee positions and always makes a full contribution to the chorus wherever she is needed.  She has covered many roles on the committee in her time (including MD).  The Ukraine Concert, Spain and our recent 30th Birthday Concert have been a huge success due to her hard work and commitment to the Belles.  She is an asset to the chorus, and we couldn't be without her.

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She has been an inspiration to us all, being an Abbey Belle from the beginning and now reaching her 30th anniversary, along with the Abbey Belle Chorus. This shows her dedication to singing and the help she has given to other, newer Belles is truly an outstanding contribution to the chorus.

©2025 by Abbey Belles.  Contact us on 07850 498255.

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