Lorna Parkhouse

[Lorna Parkhouse @musomonkey]

@airlines8245 you say you are here to help- please help. You have lost my luggage and Danielle at LondonCityAirport did not issue PIR number as so many passengers affected. Without PIR I cannot pursue, ITA say you cannot help, Airport cannot help, but it was your errors. Help..

[Kent Soul Choir @kentsoulchoir]

Yes @shelaghfogarty we are frustrated and angry - why is it safe to sing at a football match or breathe heavily in an exercise class no ventilation or masks yet we cannot sing with full covid guidelines in place! #choirsmatter #singingmatters @dcms @oliverdowden @abcdtweets

[Benjamin Hamilton @B_F_Hamilton]

Today I conducted @ex_urbe; it was GLORIOUS but rainy.

We were risk-assessed, tested and vaccinated and stood in a COVID-secure way outside a social club; people inside shouting over each other to be heard.

It. Makes. No. Sense. #choirsmatter #singingmatters

[London City Voices Choir @LondonCityVoice]

#ChoirsMatter #singingmatters @DCMS @OliverDowden @gmb Please review the @PHE_uk guidelines for singing - this isn’t following the science. 10000 footie fans can stand next to each other and shout/hug/sing but choirs are forbidden to sing indoors with distancing.

[steven roberts FRSA @maestrostefano]

‘10,000 singing football fans, but only 6 in a choir?’ – amateur choirs react to COVID rules ⁦@GMB⁩ ⁦@BBCBreakfast⁩ ⁦@itvnews⁩ #ChoirsMatter https://t.co/hFwqzlJttN

[Arun Choral Society @ArunChoralSoc]

Because we have had to cancel future rehearsals because of @DCMSArts @OliverDowden we won’t be able to pay our musical director or accompanist. Knock on effect from amateur to professional. The venue loses money too. We are safe, we are responsible, we are ready. #ChoirsMatter

[Roland Smith @RolandFSmith]

For @DCMS to unilaterally ban choirs from singing in groups of more than six without showing us the reasoning behind their decision is nothing but discrimination
@OliverDowden @MelJStride @andreajenkyns @BBCNews @ITVNews @Daily_Express @DailyMailUK #singingmatters #ChoirsMatter

[James (Jamie) Naylor @JamieDNaylor]

Singing is so important for physical and mental health, social and communication skills, and this has been proven time and time again. Now, more than ever we need choirs rehearsing and people singing! #singingmatters #ChoirsMatter #LetChoirsSing

[Sing It Loud @singitloudchoir]

#ChoirsMatter #singingmatters @DCMS @OliverDowden @gmb Please review the @PHE_uk guidelines for singing - this isn’t following the science. 10000 football fans can stand next to each other and shout/hug/sing but choirs are forbidden to sing indoors with distancing.

[Harlequin Chamber Choir @HarlequinChCh]

The May 18 @DCMS guidelines limit indoor singing for amateur choirs to a group of 6. @OliverDowden if this was so imperative, why did you wait until a day after England went into Step 3 of the Roadmap to Reopening for ALL other activities? @DCMSArts #singingmatters #choirsmatter

[Mary Bourne @MaryBourneMD]

Surely It’s time for us to sing indoors again? Last Autumn 2020 I led socially distanced, safe rehearsals for @singingitback. Allow choirs to return #ChoirsMatter #singingmatters @OliverDowden @DCMS #doyouhearmyvoice

[Arun Choral Society @ArunChoralSoc]

So sad, I had to send out the email today cancelling this Monday’s rehearsal. It was fabulous last Monday. Not a danger to anyone. Covid safe venue, socially distanced, totally responsible behaviour by all participants. #singingmatters #choirsmatter @OliverDowden @DCMSArts

[Ryan Jenkins @thesingingkind]

Thank you @ErnieWassall for sharing your story with us. @OliverDowden @DCMS you might like to watch this.... #ChoirsMatter #singingmatters

[Peter Martin #fbpe #IamEuropean #ReformAndRejoin @stumbling_bass]

#ChoirsMatter #singingmatters @DCMS @OliverDowden Please review the guidance @PHE_uk @robertcourts

[Got 2 Sing Choir® 🎶 @got2sing]

Imagine a country with no singing. 🤭#DCMS you have done this to us. Please provide your findings - or we are left to believe it’s just opinions not facts #freedomofinformationact #choirsmatter #singingmatters

[Benjamin Hamilton @B_F_Hamilton]

Me conducting the Hampton Singers on the coldest day of the year. Windows open. Masks on. 2m. #covidsecure but 🥶 #singingmatters #choirsmatter @dcms @BorisJohnson @MakingMusic_UK

[Jessa Liversidge @JessaLiversidge]

Professional choir leaders are able to run distanced rehearsals with mitigations in place.
Much more controlled and safe than many activities that have been allowed indoors.
#singingmatters
#choirsmatter
Please let me get back to my work.
@DCMS @kevinhollinrake

[Arun Choral Society @ArunChoralSoc]

Safe and covid secure rehearsal on Monday 17th May. Please tell us why we’re not safe? #ChoirsMatter #singingmatters @OliverDowden @DCMSArts

[La La Choirs @LaLaChoirs]

You learnt your speech, your alphabet, your colours through song. It’s fundamental to our well-being Please bring us in line @DCMS @OliverDowden @simonjamesjupp @GMB @itvwestcountry @BBCSpotlight #SingingMatters #ChoirsMatter

[Jessa Liversidge @JessaLiversidge]

Choirs need singers.
Singers need choir.
Please sing and RT to help get singers singing.
#SingForHealth
https://t.co/1rjlrxzlBs
#SingingMatters
#ChoirsMatter
@DCMS
@PublicHealthEng @ProjGetSinging @banksmusic @kevinhollinrake @EasingwoldView @BBCYork @yorkpress @MDbrunch