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Keswick group launches pub singing event alternative to parkrun - BBC News

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A group of people are sat around a pub table. Paul Stafford on the far left is holding a half-drank pint of beer. He has short, brown hair, is smiling, and wears a blue tartan patterned shirt. The others around the table, approximately in their 40s, also have pints. But some are also holding sheets of paper - lyric sheets, perhaps? In the background, the pub has a TV mounted to the wall which is playing a stream from someone's phone, which in turn is playing music with the lyrics on screen.

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Keswick group launches pub singing event inspired by parkrun

Overview

A new informal pub singing event called "PubSing" is launching at The Twa Dogs pub in Keswick, Cumbria, created by Paul Stafford as a musical equivalent to parkrun. Scheduled to debut on 15 October, the event aims to welcome people of all singing abilities for fun, stress reduction, and community building, with plans to host it monthly through the winter.

Key points

  • Paul Stafford has created "PubSing" as an informal alternative to parkrun for anyone who enjoys singing regardless of their skill level.
  • The first event will take place at The Twa Dogs pub in Keswick, Cumbria, on 15 October.
  • Stafford aims to attract at least 12 attendees and host the gathering on the first Thursday of every month during the winter.
  • The event is designed to be a casual alternative to formal choirs or karaoke, inspired by audience participation at a music bingo event.
  • Organisers highlight potential mental health and physical benefits, noting that group singing reduces stress and fosters community spirit.
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