Singing Mamas

Singing Mamas is running on Monday mornings at St Paul's Church in St Albans, with sessions from 10:00 to 11:30. It's a community singing group for women of all ages, with or without children, and this is the first-ever Singing Mamas group to open in the city. The sessions run from 26 October to 21 December 2026, with nine confirmed dates across the autumn and winter.

It's led by community leader Siew-Lee, and the format is straightforward: you learn simple harmony songs by ear in a friendly setting. There are no auditions, no sheet music, and no previous singing experience required. If you have babies or toddlers, they come along for free. Unlike most baby and toddler classes, the focus is on the mother's wellbeing and joy, based on the idea that you need to nourish yourself before you can nourish your child. There are no spotlights, just singing, solace and connection, followed by tea, coffee, cake and conversation.

It's set up as a supportive and safe weekly circle rather than a formal choir, so it's as much about the company as the music. The singing takes up the first part of the morning, and the tea and cake follow on. If you're coming with little ones, they're welcome to stay for the whole thing.

Sessions are at St Paul's Church on Blandford Road, AL1 4JP, in the Upper Hall upstairs. A single session is £12, and newcomers can get a taster session for £6, limited to one per person. If you're planning to stick with it, four sessions are £40 and eight are £76. Parking is easiest at Clarence Park Car Park, about a four-minute walk away and free for up to three hours.