Guildhall Christmas Bash

New College Worcester student, Isy is an exceptionally talented musician and has a love of all the arts. Isy started playing the piano when she was only 3 years old and singing when she was just 5 years old. She took to music immediately and since then has lived and breathed music. Isy was introduced to the organ at her church school at the age of 7 and has played it ever since. Isy often plays the organ at New College Worcester and has even composed a “Bells Concerto in D Magor” which was a huge hit at the Christmas concert. Currently, Isy is working towards her grade 8 in singing and piano as well as A level Music. Inspired by all music from Flanders and Swann to Julia Donaldson, Isy would love a career in children’s entertainment when she leaves New College Worcester.

New College Worcester is a national residential school and college for young people aged 11 to 19 who are blind or vision impaired. Every student at New College Worcester has a tailored programme, carefully planned and delivered to meet their individual needs in three key areas; academic achievement, independent living skills and involvement in extracurricular activities at the College and in the community. The opportunities provided to students in these three areas of provision play a crucial role in the development of confidence and self-esteem and preparation for life beyond our College. The Music Department at NCW provides a practical, hands-on curriculum that all students can benefit from, expanding their awareness and love of music. Performing, listening and composing are at the heart of the Music curriculum.

Within the Music Department, we offer a wide range of instrumental lessons delivered by specialist visiting teachers: woodwind, brass, singing, musical theatre, piano, percussion, guitar and organ. The instrumental lessons are all on an individual basis and are personalised to meet the needs of the student. Entering ABRSM or other external music exams with a 100% success rate from Grade 1 to Grade 8 and beyond to Diploma, and over 75% at Distinction level. Extra-curricular activities are offered that encourage ensemble skills and a strong social aspect to music making. Not all of our groups require the student to be studying an instrument.

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The WI is the largest voluntary women’s organisation in the UK and provides women with educational opportunities, the chance to build new skills and friendships and to campaign on issues that matter to them and their communities. The WI is a democratic, social and education charity based on the ideals of fellowship, truth, tolerance and justice. Members include women of all ages, backgrounds and interests.

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Age UK Worcester & Malvern Hills is an independent local charity, created by the merger of Age UK Worcester & District and Age UK Malvern & District. We've been working in the local community to help older people for many years now. We have assembled a dedicated office & shop staff team and a mass of general public volunteers to help us deliver local services and activities for older people in Worcester & Malvern Hills.

We're an independent, autonomous charity. We're a member of the national Age England Association and a local partner of the national charity Age UK which was formed after the merger of Age Concern England and Help the Aged.

We're a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. We're governed by a constitution and run by Directors who are elected to the Executive Committee, from the Membership of the Organisation at each Annual General Meeting. The Directors have overall responsibility for the organisation, its policies, its workers, standards of service and financial administration.