Home League Singers
Boscombe Home League meet every Thursday in our community hall - contrary to popular belief, men are allowed in, though the make-up of the group is primarily women! The group has four main building blocks: Worship, education, fellowship and service.
Coffee, tea and refreshments are available from 10.30am with the meeting starting at 11am. There is a varied programme of events which include guest speakers, outings, coffee mornings, parties, seasonal topics, members mornings, auctions, quiz mornings and visits to the annual Rally.
The Home League Singers sing every week in the meeting and practise every Thursday morning at 9.30am. They are led by Sylvia Mead.
The Home League raise money every year for the Territorial Helping Hand scheme which continues to be a success.
On the first Thursday in December each year (at 2pm), we hold our community carol service in the main hall to which everyone is invited. This is becoming a popular event which features the Home League Singers and Bournemouth Area Fellowship Band and guest soloists.
Boscombe Songster Brigade was formed in 1906 and has participated on a weekly basis ever since. Their mission is to present the Gospel message in a clear and attractive way.
The Songsters currently perform a repertoire spanning a large range of styles - these include contemporary Christian music, gospel, classical, choral, and traditional hymns.
Currently this group consists of approximately 50 members, all from many different areas of employment including, information technology, design, commerce, nursing and teaching staff. Their ages range from early teens to 80+ and include individuals still in education and some retired personnel who are enjoying their retirement and yet still have a keen interest in being active within their place of worship.
All members are Salvationist volunteers who are passionate about their singing and have a fervent desire to communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
The Songsters undertook a tour of Canada in 2007, focusing on the Ontario region under the name The Promise. The group also recorded a CD in 2007 entitled The Promise to coincide with the tour. To keep up to date with all the forthcoming Songster dates simply visit the Songsters Calendar or email us for more information.
The Singing Company is Boscombe Salvation Army's Junior Choir under the leadership of Katie Hornby, readily assisted by her team of helpers.
As with the YP Band, the Singing Company features on a regular weekly basis in the morning meetings as well as other special meetings.
In the late '80's the Group went on a tour of Northern England. In 1992 they undertook a highly successful tour of Sweden, followed two years later with a tour of Scotland.
The Singing Company can be seen at various venues throughout the year participating in a variety of services including monthly evening 'Concerts'. They can also be found singing in an array of locations during the Christmas period.
