Summer Weekend at RAU Royal Agricultural University outside Cirencester

Friday 10th to Sunday 12th July 2026

RAU: Our 2026 summer residential event will place at the Royal Agricultural University (RAU). A mix of buildings old and new are surrounded by peaceful sports fields and farmland, across the road from wooded parkland on the outskirts of Cirencester.

Train Travel: Collection service from Kemble Railway Station

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10-12th July 2026

Review of Laetare RAU 2025 weekend

Laetare Singers at the Royal Agriculture College (2025)
Laetare Singers at the Royal Agriculture College, directed by Patrick Craig July 2025

Music July 2026: Jonny Davies introduces us to a selection of pieces new to many of us, on the theme “European choral music through the ages” from works by Tallis, Bach, Schumann, Elgar, Cole Porter and Poulenc. All music will be loaned to you on arrival.

Meals: At both Winter and Summer venues all meals are included, and all dietary requirements are catered for.

Performance: We round off the weekends by giving an informal performance of the pieces we have learnt.  There is plenty of time to chat, have a drink at the bar, do some informal singing, and prepare for our home-grown “cabaret” on Saturday evening, where anything goes.

The Tithe Barn at RAU
The Tithe Barn where we meet for registration