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Yahoo
08-05-2025
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Buskerteers Choir to perform wartime classic for veterans
Buskerteers Choir to sing 'The White Cliffs of Dover' for veterans' cause (Image: Canva) ONE thousand Buskerteers Choir members will sing The White Cliffs of Dover to raise money for veterans. The 20 choirs, from across England including in Bournemouth and the New Forest, are supporting the Royal British Legion with their rendition of the wartime classic ahead of the 80th VE Day anniversary. The community choirs will perform the song during weekly rehearsals, with each performance featured in a video montage. READ MORE: Residents gather for Broadstone picnic to celebrate VE Day A spokesman for the Buskerteers Choir said: "The Buskerteers Choir is on a mission to raise £1 million for charity through choir performances. ADVERTISEMENT "Their current efforts for the Royal British Legion are part of that wider commitment to doing good for charity and community causes." The public are encouraged to watch the videos and make donations to the Royal British Legion to support veterans and their families. Videos can be viewed on the Buskerteers Choir Facebook page and donations can be made via
BBC News
07-05-2025
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- BBC News
Choirs mark VE Day singing Dame Vera Lynn's White Cliffs of Dover
Choirs mark VE Day singing White Cliffs of Dover 7 minutes ago Share Save Emily Coady-Stemp BBC News, South East Share Save Buskerteers Choir The choirs will sing the song at their weekly rehearsals Members of more than 20 community choirs will mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a rendition of Dame Vera Lynn's wartime classic The White Cliffs of Dover. Buskerteers Choirs will perform the song at rehearsals including in Haywards Heath, Ipswich, Crawley and Brighton. Footage from across the south and east of England will be compiled into montages, to be shared by the choirs. The campaign is raising money for the Royal British Legion, supporting veterans and their families. Buskerteers Choir The performances are being added to a montage Founder Andrew Small says the choir is "incredibly proud" to be marking the anniversary with the song which he says "so beautifully captures the spirit of hope during wartime". He said: "As we aim to raise £1,000 for the Royal British Legion, we do so in heartfelt remembrance of those who made immense sacrifices for our freedom. "It's more important than ever that we come together to honour their legacy and ensure their stories are never forgotten." The song was one of several of Dame Vera Lynn's which helped raise morale during World War Two. VE Day marked the end of World War Two in Europe when huge crowds took to the streets on 8 May 1945 to sing, dance and rejoice after nearly six years of war. The Buskerteers Choir includes 28 community choirs which are open to everyone and they aim to raise £1m for charity through busking and performance. Videos will also feature choirs in Chelmsford, Cambridge, the New Forest, Bury St Edmunds and Bournemouth among others. Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250.
