CAVATINA Singers is inviting people to join the choir and enjoy all the benefits that is associated with becoming a member.

The Penarth-based chamber choir rehearse every Tuesday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Trinity Methodist Church, Stanwell Road, and prospective members are more than welcome to come along and try it out.

Cavatina Singers will host a Come and Sing Vivaldi’s Gloria event on Saturday, February 6, at All Saints Church, Victoria Square.

No previous knowledge of the work is necessary and participation is free. All you have to do is arrive by 2.15pm to begin rehearsing at 2.30pm, where an interval for refreshments will follow before a public performance at 6.30pm.

For further information about the event please visit cavatinasingers.org.uk.

A new resident of Penarth and now members of Cavatina Singers, Helen Owens, has talked about the benefits of joining the choir, she said, "Moving to a new city can be an isolating and stressful experience. Finding a home, fitting in to a new job and making friends may be daunting.

“I’ve learned that one of the most gratifying ways to combat isolation is to take up a new hobby or interest and one of the most satisfying for me has been to join a choir. It’s now well documented that singing is good for the mind, soul and body.

“It is thought to be calming, to increase positivity and to foster a sense of community. Joining Cavatina Singers in Penarth has been all of those things for me.

“In a matter of a few weeks, I have enjoyed the camaraderie of singing in a group, learned about phrasing and diction, found new friends and felt part of the community. I’ve participated in several local events involving the choir leading up to Christmas.

“I've even learned a beautiful Swedish carol, thanks to our very competent and patient Swedish conductor whose sense of humour makes rehearsals fun. Joining this choir has been utterly delightful on so many levels."