Huddersfield Choral gives robes to African charities

The ladies of the choir celebrated the society’s 175th anniversary last season by investing in new two piece blue outfits which they wear at concerts.

But what to do with the old dresses that are still in good shape since they are only worn when the Choral appears on stage.

The answer was to see if another country which has a reputation for its singing could make use of them. And yes, please, two groups in Africa said they could.

Now the dresses and some spare fabric are going to projects in Malawi and Uganda. One has a community choir and the other a tailoring school.

Goodwill and thought for others clearly travel well too.