Dachshund through the snow – Support Dogs’ Christmas concert returns
Autistic children, and adults affected by epilepsy or a physical disability, will benefit from a pup-lifting Christmas concert.
Following the success of its inaugural festive carols event last year, Support Dogs is hosting its Christmas concert at Wadsley Church, in Worrall Road, Wadsley.
It will take place on Tuesday, December 9, with all proceeds going towards the Sheffield-based national charity, which trains and provides specialist assistance dogs to help autistic children, as well as adults affected by epilepsy and physical disability, to live safer, more independent lives.
On-song at the joyous event will be members of Sonority Choir and the Creative Community Choir of C3 Hope Church, promising an evening of incredible vocal music.
Sonority Choir was founded in 2019 by Caroline Hallam and brings together some of the finest upper-voices in Sheffield.
The choir is dedicated to exploring the wealth of music written for upper-voices. Sonority embraces a range of genres to create programmes that can span nine centuries and will excite audiences and reflect the passions of the singers. It aims to give upper-voice music, female composers and female conductors a platform.
The Creative Community Choir is a diverse, multi-generational collective based at C3 Hope Church in Darnall, Sheffield. Singing together for over three years, they share a passion for gospel-infused music. They’ve taken their vibrant sound to a variety of settings, from their local church to Sheffield Cathedral and hospitals across South Yorkshire.
Katie Williamson, community fundraising assistant at Support Dogs, said: “Those who attended our first-ever Christmas concert last year loved it so much, they asked us to do it again, so it brings us so much joy to be able to put on this event.
“It’s such a lovely evening, with some amazing music from two very talented local choirs, who we can’t thank enough for helping us to get in the festive mood while raising funds for our vital services.
“It’s easy to forget during our busy lives that there are children and adults for whom life is isolating, frightening and dominated by their disability.
“Our dogs may look cute and fluffy, but they are highly-trained pieces of medical equipment who not only allow people to live safely and more independently, they also greatly improve self-confidence.”
The concert takes place from 7.30pm, with doors opening at 7pm.
Hot and cold drinks and mince pies will be available to buy - bring your own mug and you'll get 10p off your hot drink.
Tickets are priced £8-£12 and available at www.supportdogs.org.uk/christmas2025