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The Sing Your Pain Away singing groups from Bucks & Oxfordshire celebrated World Music Day by singing at Windsor Castle. Founder Jane Gatfield tells us more… 

By special permission of the castle, the group joined forces with sister choirs from Amersham, Chesham & Henley to sing eight of their favourite songs in the stunning Moat Garden in glorious sunshine. Songs included Thank You for the Music, Return to Sender, Under the Boardwalk and Top of the World. 

Jane Gatfield, who founded Sing Your Pain Away 10 years ago, lives with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and set out to create a choir that was inclusive, accessible and welcoming. She says “Our groups are all about inclusive singing for wellbeing, health and fun. It doesn’t matter if you can sing well or not, it’s about the joy of making music together.”  

“We’re so grateful to the team at Windsor Castle and the Royal Collection Trust, who were amazing and made us so welcome. Some of our members would find it difficult to visit Windsor Castle in the normal course of events. The castle team were incredibly accommodating, welcoming and made the experience inclusive.” 

Bourne End member Dorothy Boughtflower said: “What a wonderful day. I’m still in a dream and I don’t want to wake up! It was spectacular and I’ll carry the memories forever.” 

The Bourne End group meet at 6pm on Thursdays at the community centre and the Marlow group meet at 6pm on Mondays at Marlow Methodist Church. Email jane@singyourpainaway.co.uk