We were thrilled to be part of The City of Chester Charter Trustee’s Charity Songs from the Season concert last night. It was a joy to sing and to help raise money for the wonderful KidsBank Chester and other local charities that do so much good. What a night. What a community. ❤️✨

Join Matt Baker and A Handbag of Harmonies at Alexander's Live Chester on the 21st of December for a sparkly Christmas concert packed with feel-good songs, pink feathers and singalong moments. Bring your friends, family and make a night of it! 🎶🎄🪩💃 Tickets are £10 in advance (£14 on the door).

We loved being part of the choir event in Chester today. It was such a warm crowd and a great reason to come together. 🎶 Chester Women's Aid is a volunteer-run charity that gives emergency financial support to people escaping domestic abuse.

🎶 Five Choirs Concert St Thomas of Canterbury Church, Chester, CH1 4AG Sunday 7th of December 2025. This is always a highlight of the year for us. Five wonderful choirs led by Matt Baker in such a beautiful church. You can choose the 3pm or the 7.30pm concert.

Selling out fast! 🤗 A Handbag of Harmonies Christmas Special at Vicars Cross Community Centre. Saturday 13th December. www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/che... #ChristmasConcert #ChesterEvents #LiveMusicUK #ChoirLife #AHandbagOfHarmonies

We’re back at Rowton Hall Hotel And Spa and we can’t wait to sing for you! 🎵 Join us on Thursday 27th of November for an afternoon full of festive music, good food and plenty of cheer and a two-course festive lunch - tea, coffee and mince pie. We bring the songs and cheer. 😁

A free community celebration and everyone is welcome, so gather your friends, wrap up warm and join us at Oddfellows, next Friday the 21st of November, 6pm. With complimentary mince pies for all, along with mulled wine and hot chocolate to keep you cosy. ✨ www.oddfellowschester.com/events/what-...

Join The Chester Male Voice Choir for a Choir Party & Concert Night featuring the brilliant Matt Baker, Chester’s award-winning composer, musical director and all-round entertainer. Expect plenty of festive cheer and a community atmosphere with a licensed (cash-only) bar! 🍷

It’s Christmas and we’re thrilled to be part of Songs from the Season - a festive evening of music at Chester Town Hall. ✨🎄🎶 Join us, along with Rock Choir, Proud Marys, and Theatre in the Quarter young choir, for a night packed with harmony, sparkle and mince pies. 🥧

As the festive season approaches, we can’t wait to sprinkle a little Handbag magic across Chester. We’ve got a busy couple of months ahead and would love for you to be part of it! 🩷 Full details of the Christmas performances in the comments thread 🎵🎄

Last week at rehearsals, we wore pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 💗 #breastcancernow We’re so proud of our lovely choir member Lisa, who’s raising funds for this important cause. There’s still time to show your support and you can donate here: www.justgiving.com/page/lisarog...

25 years, one amazing night. Our Silver Sing-along at Picturehouse Chester was joyful, emotional and full of song. Thank you to everyone who joined us and to the Picturehouse team for making it so special. Tag us in your photos or share your favourite moment in the comments! 🩷

We had such a fantastic time yesterday at A Handbag For A Day singing workshop. Thanks to everyone who joined us for a day of joyful singing, laughter and togetherness. Keep an eye on our socials for the next one! #SingingWorkshop #ChoirLife #JoyfulVoices #TeamTogether #AHFDB

We were supporting the High Sheriff of Cheshire’s Sponsored Walk for Families today at Chester Racecourse. Well done to everyone who took part, raising money for the Cheshire Community Foundation and their work helping families across Cheshire, Warrington and Halton thrive. 🩷

Thank you to Good News Post for this lovely article. 🎶💛 We had such a wonderful time surprising local heroes with our Choirgrams! Read the full piece here 👇🤗 www.goodnewspost.co.uk/chester-choi...

🎉 Are you coming to Deva Fest tomorrow? If so we’ll see you there! 🙌 Catch us on the Main Stage from 1:45 – 2:30pm, sharing the slot with the fabulous Proud Marys, Chester's LGBT Choir 🌈✨ Then join us later at The Sailor’s Rest from 7:00 – 7:50pm for another set. 🎶

✨ What a night! ✨ We had the best time singing at The Lighthouse Church, Heswall last Friday — all in support of the amazing Maggie’s Centres 🧡🎶 Huge thanks to our lovely hosts and everyone who came along. We loved every minute! 💕 #MaggiesCharity #SingForGood #ChoirLove

☀️🎉 Summer Fair at St Thomas’s Church 🗓 28 June | 10 am–3 pm. 🎪 Stalls • Crafts • Games • Bar & Bistro • Raffle 🎶 A Handbag Of Harmonies singing in the morning. Come join us! 🍰 ☀️ ☕️ 🎨 🎶

Still a few tickets available on this event ❤️ come along and support the wonderful charity Maggies Centres xx

Matt Baker’s on @thisisDeeRadio at 10:15am chatting to Gav Richards about something very special happening on July 12th! 🎶💛 Still time to nominate someone for a choirgram, deadline’s June 8th! Don’t miss it 👀🎤 #Choirgram #RadioDee #FeelGoodVibes #July12th #MattOnAir

🎶 Nominations are flying in – thank you! 💛 We’re hiring a bus to spread as much Choirgram joy as possible on July 12th… but spaces are limited! Know someone who deserves a doorstep song? 📧 Nominate now: [email protected] #Choirgram #SpreadTheJoy #DoorstepMagic

🎶 Choirgram – Sat 12 July 🎶 A day of joyful doorstep performances in Chester! 💛🎵 Know someone who deserves a surprise song? A kind neighbour, local hero, or special couple? 📩 Nominate by June 8: [email protected] Let’s fill the streets with music + love! #choirgram #communitylove #chester

Choirgram! Know someone who deserves a little lift? 💗We’ll surprise them with a doorstep serenade on 12 July! Nominate a neighbour, friend, family or team now! Watch with sound for full details and apply at [email protected] by 8th June 2025 #choirgram #singitforward #chestercommunity

Tickets Still Available 13th June Lighthouse Church Heswall. Join us to support Maggie’s Centres, a charity providing free practical, emotional, and social support to people with cancer. Call 07860 492617 to reserve your tickets. ☎️ #Fundraiser #MagpiesForMaggies #CharityEvent #SupportMaggies

Switzerland choir tour 2025 🇨🇭🇨🇭🎶🎷❤️

Tickets Still Available 13th June Lighthouse Church Heswall. Join us to support Maggie’s Centres, a charity providing free practical, emotional, and social support to people with cancer. Call 07860 492617 to reserve your tickets. ☎️ #Fundraiser #MagpiesForMaggies #CharityEvent #SupportMaggies

Look who’s raring to go for the Chester Duck Race! Voting is now open and closes on 4th April. Just click the link and give it a like. www.facebook.com/share/1Ea1X3... All money raised will go to The Countess of Chester Hospital. Ducks are on display in the Grosvenor Shopping Centre until 4th April.

25 Years Of Handbags!🎉 On International Women's Day we helped raise some money for the amazing charity Tomorrow's Women - Chester Centre. It’s a charity for women, run by women, offering support with a range of issues. Together we raised £140. Thanks so much to all those who kindly donated 🙏💖

WIRRAL musician Mike West is set to take his unique blend of country, folk, metal, and blues to new heights as he joins IV and the Strange Band, fronted by none other than Hank Williams' great-grandson, Coleman Williams, on their inaugural UK tour this April.

THE history of the Miners' Strike will be told at Ellesmere Port's Theatre Porto in a special one-night only showing next week.

Destination Chester spring showcase report: thechesterblog.com/2025/03/10/w...

Happy International Women's Day 💛 See you at 1pm in #Chester city centre. Please give us a whoop and a wave 👋 #IWD

25 Years of our fabulous choir family 👛🎶 Yeah sing it with me... youtube.com/watch?v=zLos... #silveranniversary

Today we celebrate ‘A Handbag Of Harmonies’ 25th anniversary! 🎉 We will be singing in #chester city centre from 1pm - By the old Debenhams steps. It's International Womens Day so we'll be raising some money for the wonderful women’s charity Tomorrow's Women Chester Centre 💛 #IWD #SilverAnniversary

Our honorary choir member, Paddington, is now at a new location! This month, Chester’s marmalade-loving bear is taking residency inside StoryhouseLive 🐻🗺️ 🎭 🗓️ Next location on April 1st Our very talented choir member, artist - Alison Pitt painted this and we absolutely love it! ❤️ #paddingtonbear

This weekend we had the absolute pleasure of singing to the residents, family members and staff at the lovely Grosvenor Manor Care Centre, Chester. Thank you so much for having us and thanks also for the tea and cakes afterwards! 💖 #goodtimes #CommunityFun #singingforwellbeing

Still time to get your tickets y'all! 🤠

NOW SOLD OUT! Please keep following for news of more events and singing workshops 💖

Just a little reminder of our DARK DAYS DISCOUNT... During Jan & Feb we're knocking 20% off all cask beer between Monday & Thursday. Can't say fairer than that, can we?

Chinese New Year next week : thechesterblog.com/2025/01/22/c...

Cheshire Prize for Literature: thechesterblog.com/2025/01/20/t...

Ye-Ha! Come and join us for a BARN DANCE! We won’t be singing but we’ll be dancing along with y'all! Enjoy our licensed bar, exciting raffle prizes & bring your pound coins for fun games. Tickets £10 to include light refreshments. Info & Tix from Natalie ☎️07950 907501

Join us for a fun-filled musical day in a friendly, relaxed environment-no music-reading ability needed. You’ll enjoy learning upbeat, uplifting songs with our musical maestro Matt Baker We promise lots of fun, singing and an incredible lunch. Book your place now at www.ahandbagofharmonies.co.uk

Free park and ride in January thechesterblog.com/2024/12/18/p...

🎶 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out and sang along with us last night. You all made it an unforgettable experience! 💖

Happy December 12th, everyone! If you’re not feeling festive yet you definitely will be after watching this! Matt Baker leads the 5 choirs and the wonderful audience members in the 12 Days of Christmas!✨ #12daysofchristmas

Today’s poem is called ‘An Update to My Privacy Policy’.

Matt Baker and the irrepressible @handbagharmony.bsky.social Handbag of Harmonies performing on the historic Watergate Row in #Chester this afternoon.