A GROUP of traditional dancers and singers raised £900 for the residents’ fund at a local care home as a result of a tour taking in much of the South Warrington area.
The Warburton Soulers came up trumps for Cotebrook Home at Lymm by donating the money.
Money was collected by the soulers who performed their traditional “Souling play” in pubs around the area.
The proceeds will go towards purchasing much needed equipment and comforts for the residents.
Warburton Soulers are believed to have performed a “Souling Play” in the Warburton area as early as the mid-18th century.
The custom died out around 1936 but fortunately the play had been written down for posterity and was revived in 1978.
Today, the group go on an annual tour of pubs and other venues around Warburton, Lymm, etc., in early November, starting and finishing at the Saracen’s Head in Warburton – their traditional home.
Picture shows “souler” Lawrence Armstrong with resident Mrs Gertrude Bull and Janet Caldcleugh, senior care manager.
Soulers on song for care home
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Gary Skentelbery
Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
