Show to celebrate the 100 year story of Haydock Male Voice Choir

Back in March 1923, a choir group was formed to offer men an alternative social group in the historic mining village of Haydock.

Starting off with 15 men, the choir has stood the test of time as countless members have joined the community vocal group over the past 100 years.

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The choir at a previous St Helens Town Hall concert (Image: Haydock Male Voice Choir)

Singing at their home of Haydock Conservative Club for the past century, the group has entertained crowds at many of their own shows, as well as charitable events across St Helens and afar.

Highlighting the group's talent, they have also entered numerous festivals and competitions, and more recently won 'Male Voice of the Festival' and 'Choir of the Festival' at the Isle of Man Festival of Choirs.

With 45 present members, aged from 19 to 95, a special Centenary show will take place at the St Helens Town Hall on Saturday, September 2.

The current crop of singers range from age 19 to 95 (Image: Haydock Male Voice Choir)

With just ten musical directors leading the choir, Dan Craddock said he is excited for the special show and what lies ahead for the choir, which will soon move into the United Reform Church in St Helens, after 100 years in Haydock.

Dan, who took the job as Musical Director of the choir in 2014, said: "The centenary show will be a real celebration of the choir; telling the 100 year story from its inception until the present day.

"There will be songs, films and visuals, and even old Musical Directors returning to conduct the choir for one last time, so we're really looking forward to it."

With the choir "always looking out for new members", the St Helens Town Hall show will take place from 7.30pm on Saturday, September 2, with tickets priced at £15.