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Festive Concert - 10th December

Watford Mencap to Host Festive Concert Featuring Watford Rock Choir and Local Musician Joe Farry 


Watford Mencap is delighted to announce a special festive concert in partnership with the Watford Rock Choir, taking place on Wednesday 10th December 2025 at St Andrews Church, Church Road, Watford, WD17 4PY. 


The concert will run from 7.30pm to 8.30pm and will feature a programme of uplifting festive music performed by the Watford Rock Choir. We are also pleased to welcome Joe Farry, local musician and supporter of Watford Mencap, who previously performed at our AGM and will be playing on the night. 


Following the performance, guests are invited to join us for refreshments at Watford Mencap, located at 92a Langley Road, Watford, Herts, WD17 4PJ. 


This celebratory event brings the community together for a joyful evening while helping support the vital work Watford Mencap does for people with learning disabilities and their families. Hertfordshire County Council have generously given a small grant to help fund this inclusive and accessible Winter Celebration community event. We are also so grateful to Aramark Catering for their support with this festive event. 


Tickets are now on sale: 
Adults £12
Children £3 

To book your place, please contact: 
jstephens@watfordmencap.org.uk 

“We’re thrilled to partner with the Watford Rock Choir and welcome Joe Farry for this festive celebration,” said Jolene, spokesperson for Watford Mencap. “It’s a wonderful opportunity to enjoy live music, celebrate the season and support the work we do for adults and children with learning disabilities across Watford.” 


Watford Mencap looks forward to welcoming supporters, families and residents for an evening full of festive cheer. 


For event bookings, please contact: 
jstephens@watfordmencap.org.uk 

For media enquiries, interviews or photos, please contact: 


Rebecca Fatharly – Marketing & Communications, Watford Mencap 


Rfatharly@watfordmencap.org.uk 


www.watfordmencap.org.uk 

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