Exning Community Church Hall ECCH

15/10/2026

Music Builds Communities – “Singing for Fun” October 21, 2026 “Songs of Simon & Garfunkel”
Experience the timeless magic of Simon & Garfunkel, universally celebrated as one of the most successful recording duos in music history. Their legendary harmonies completely defined the 1960s, delivering the unforgettable soundtrack to The Graduate and their monumental final album, Bridge Over Troubled Water. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we bring these masterpieces to life, alongside a selection of hits from their later solo careers..

🎶 What makes Singing for Fun different?
It’s a singalong, not a choir
• No auditions — come simply because you like singing.
• No voice parts — no need to know whether you’re an alto, tenor, or anything else.
• No reading of music needed — lyrics are projected on a large screen.
• No rehearsals — we sing the songs on the night; if it goes wrong, that’s part of the fun.
• No regular commitment — come when you can, for the songs you love.
• No up front cost — just a small voluntary donation on the evenings you attend.
You’ll be singing alongside others — something proven to be good for your well-being — accompanied by our friendly group of acoustic guitarists.

🎤 Join us in Exning on October 21st at 8pm in Exning Community Church Hall
You can see the song list at: http://www.musicbuildscommunities.org/evening_fun_singing.html
That page also explains what the evenings are like and why group singing is so good for your health.

📍 Event details
• Venue: Exning Community Church Hall (CB8 7HF)
• Time: 8:00 pm (about 90 minutes, including a refreshment break)
• Donation: £2.50 voluntary contribution at the door
• Booking: Not required — just turn up and sing!
❓ Questions? Call John on 07968 912046 or email [email protected]
⭐ Can’t make October 21st?
Join us on November 18th for an evening of a selection of “Songs of the 1970s”

30/09/2026

This Friday. No need to book, and there is no charge to attend.

17/09/2026

09/09/2026

Music Builds Communities – “Singing for Fun” September 16, 2026 “Songs of the Sixties & Last Night of the Proms”

Dust Off Your Vocal Chords: "Singing for Fun" starts its 2026/7 season! 🎤✨
Think you can’t sing? Perfect! You’re exactly who we’re looking for. At Singing for Fun, the clue is right in the name—it’s all about the joy of music, absolutely zero perfection required.

Join us on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 for a spectacular evening featuring "Songs of the Sixties & Last Night of the Proms."

Here is what we have lined up for an unforgettable night:
• The Grand Opening: We’ll be starting the evening with a special tribute song to honour the legendary Dolly Parton. 🦋
• A Musical Tour of the UK: Get ready for a nostalgic trip through the 1960s! We’ll be charting a course across the UK based on where iconic artists were born or groups formed. Expect a brilliant mix of rock, pop, and skiffle from legends: The Animals, Gerry & The Pacemakers, Herman's Hermits, Hollies, Kinks, Marmalade, Mindbenders, Moody Blues, Troggs, Peter & Gordon, Cliff Richard, Georgie Fame, Joe Cocker, Lonnie Donegan, Mary Hopkin and Peter Sarstedt.
• The Proms Finale: We’re wrapping up the night with our September tradition—lifting the roof with 4 traditional anthems from the "Last Night of the Proms."
Expect an evening with 100% emphasis on Fun. Flags are highly encouraged for our big finale—bring your own or wave one of ours!
Grab your friends, bring your enthusiasm, and let’s build a community through music. See you there!

🎶 What makes Singing for Fun different?
It’s a singalong, not a choir
• No auditions — come simply because you like singing.
• No voice parts — no need to know whether you’re an alto, tenor, or anything else.
• No reading of music needed — lyrics are projected on a large screen.
• No rehearsals — we sing the songs on the night; if it goes wrong, that’s part of the fun.
• No regular commitment — come when you can, for the songs you love.
• No up front cost — just a small voluntary donation on the evenings you attend.
You’ll be singing alongside others — something proven to be good for your well-being — accompanied by our friendly group of acoustic guitarists.

🎤 Join us in Exning on September 16 at 8pm in Exning Community Church Hall
You can see the song list at: http://www.musicbuildscommunities.org/evening_fun_singing.html
That page also explains what the evenings are like and why group singing is so good for your health.

📍 Event details
• Venue: Exning Community Church Hall (CB8 7HF)
• Time: 8:00 pm (about 90 minutes, including a refreshment break)
• Donation: £2.50 voluntary contribution at the door
• Booking: Not required — just turn up and sing!
❓ Questions? Call John on 07968 912046 or email [email protected]
⭐ Can’t make September 16th?
Join us on October 21st for an evening of songs by “Simon & Garfunkel”

12/08/2026

Music Builds Communities – “Singing for Fun” August 19, 2026 “Songs with Girls’ Names”

Do you enjoy singing but feel you’re “not very good”? That’s exactly who Singing for Fun is for. The clue is in the name — it’s all about enjoyment, not perfection
The title of “songs which include girls’ names” may not seem interesting, but the selection has resulted in a mix of rock and pop, with a showtune, a children's song and a football anthem. The songs were recorded by Buddy Holly, Eric Clapton, John Denver, Kenny Rogers, Little Richard, Louis Armstrong, Mandy Miller, Neil Diamond, Rod Stewart, Everly Brothers, Simon & Garfunkel, Beatles, CCR, Dexy's Midnight Runners, Edison Lighthouse, and the Rolling Stones.

🎶 What makes Singing for Fun different?
It’s a singalong, not a choir
• No auditions — come simply because you like singing.
• No voice parts — no need to know whether you’re an alto, tenor, or anything else.
• No reading of music needed — lyrics are projected on a large screen.
• No rehearsals — we sing the songs on the night; if it goes wrong, that’s part of the fun.
• No regular commitment — come when you can, for the songs you love.
• No up front cost — just a small voluntary donation on the evenings you attend.
You’ll be singing alongside others — something proven to be good for your wellbeing — accompanied by our friendly group of acoustic guitarists.

🎤 Join us in Exning on August 19 at 8pm in Exning Community Church Hall
You can see the song list at: http://www.musicbuildscommunities.org/evening_fun_singing.html
That page also explains what the evenings are like and why group singing is so good for your health.

📍 Event details
• Venue: Exning Community Church Hall (CB8 7HF)
• Time: 8:00 pm (about 90 minutes, including a refreshment break)
• Donation: £2.50 voluntary contribution at the door
• Booking: Not required — just turn up and sing!

❓ Questions?
Call John on 07968 912046 or email [email protected]

⭐ Can’t make August 19th?
Join us on September 16 when we’ll be singing a selection of “Songs of the 1960s by British artists” with another great mix of artists and music, together with 4 of the traditional songs from “The Last Night of the Proms”

13/07/2026

MBC "Singing for Fun" will not take place on Wednesday July 15.

It will be postponed until August 19th -- 8pm in Exning Community Church Hall.

12/06/2026

If you are planning to come to see “Hamnet” at Exning Village Cinema this evening, please be aware you may find road closure and diversion signs between Church Street and Ducks Lane which leads to Exning Community Village Hall. You can ignore those signs as the roads to ECCH are open.
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Exning Village Cinema presents “Hamnet” on June 12, 2026

“Hamnet”, which closes our 2025/6 season, features Jessie Buckley, who won the Oscar, Golden Globe and BAFTA for “Best Actress” for her role in this film.

“In late 16th-century England, Agnes, a healer sensitive to the world around her, builds a home with William, a local tutor and aspiring playwright. As their lives fracture, they are tested by distance, silence, and grief. The powerful story of love and loss of a son that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, Hamlet”

Starring:
Jessie Buckley (Wicked Little Letters, Misbehaviour, The Courier)
Paul Mescal: (Gladiator 2, Normal People, Aftersun)
Emily Watson: (War Horse, Testament of Youth, Gosford Park)
Nominated for 7 other Oscars
Won the BAFTA for Outstanding British Film of the Year and nominated for 9 other BAFTAs.

For more information about the cast and crew and a trailer, see: http://exningvillagecinema.website/

Rating 12: For the reasons for this rating, see: BBFC | BBFC
FRIDAY June 12, 2026
EXNING COMMUNITY CHURCH HALL, CB8 7HF
Doors open 7 pm Performance starts 7.30 pm
Tickets (cash at the door): Adults: £5 Children (under 15): £4
Family ticket (2adults/2children): £14
Refreshments Available

11/06/2026

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Music Builds Communities – “Singing for Fun” June 17, 2026 • “Songs about Colours”

Do you enjoy singing but feel you’re “not very good”? That’s exactly who Singing for Fun is for. The clue is in the name — it’s all about enjoyment, not perfection
The selection of songs which include colours has resulted in a mix of rock, pop, and folk, with a showtune and a traditional song. The songs were recorded by Chris de Birgh, Dido, Elvis Presley, Jeff Beck, Peggy Lee, Pete Seeger, Tom Jones, Tommy Steele, and groups Beatles, Dubliners, Jefferson Airplane, Rolling Stones, Tremeloes.
These were hits between 1955 and 2003. In fact one song is so old we can claim to cover the 18th to 21st centuries!

🎶 What makes Singing for Fun different?
It’s a singalong not a choir
• No auditions — come simply because you like singing.
• No voice parts — no need to know whether you’re an alto, tenor, or anything else.
• No reading of music needed — lyrics are projected on a large screen.
• No rehearsals — we sing the songs on the night; if it goes wrong, that’s part of the fun.
• No regular commitment — come when you can, for the songs you love.
• No up front cost — just a small voluntary donation on the evenings you attend.
You’ll be singing alongside others — something proven to be good for your wellbeing — accompanied by our friendly group of acoustic guitarists.

🎤 Join us in Exning on June 17 at 8pm in Exning Community Church Hall
You can see the song list at: http://www.musicbuildscommunities.org/evening_fun_singing.html
That page also explains what the evenings are like and why group singing is so good for your health.

📍 Event details
• Venue: Exning Community Church Hall (CB8 7HF)
• Time: 8:00 pm (about 90 minutes, including a refreshment break)
• Donation: £2.50 voluntary contribution at the door
• Booking: Not required — just turn up and sing!

❓ Questions?
Call John on 07968 912046 or email [email protected]

⭐ Can’t make June 17th?
Join us on July 15 when we’ll be singing a selection of “Songs with Girls Names” with another great mix of artists and music.

03/06/2026

Exning Village Cinema presents “Hamnet” on June 12, 2026

“Hamnet”, which closes our 2025/6 season, features Jessie Buckley, who won the Oscar, Golden Globe and BAFTA for “Best Actress” for her role in this film.

“In late 16th-century England, Agnes, a healer sensitive to the world around her, builds a home with William, a local tutor and aspiring playwright. As their lives fracture, they are tested by distance, silence, and grief. The powerful story of love and loss of a son that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, Hamlet”

Starring:
Jessie Buckley (Wicked Little Letters, Misbehaviour, The Courier)
Paul Mescal: (Gladiator 2, Normal People, Aftersun)
Emily Watson: (War Horse, Testament of Youth, Gosford Park)
Nominated for 7 other Oscars
Won the BAFTA for Outstanding British Film of the Year and nominated for 9 other BAFTAs.

For more information about the cast and crew and a trailer, see: http://exningvillagecinema.website/

Rating 12: For the reasons for this rating, see: BBFC | BBFC
FRIDAY June 12, 2026
EXNING COMMUNITY CHURCH HALL, CB8 7HF
Doors open 7 pm Performance starts 7.30 pm
Tickets (cash at the door): Adults: £5 Children (under 15): £4
Family ticket (2adults/2children): £14
Refreshments Available