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Rathmines Wangi Singers is a group of retired and semi-retired men, plus Lyndel, a female accompanist [she plays the music].
Group member Rick Carter said Lyndel does her best to "keep us in order and in tune".
"She has varying degrees of success in both areas," Rick said.
He joked that: "Anyone looking to join a choir should not think of joining our group".
"To call us a choir would be an insult to those groups that deserve the title.
"We have been described as boys who haven't grown up - just naughty little boys and larrikins."
He admits these labels are probably true. However, he said there was "no truth to the rumour that RWS stands for Really Weird Singers".
"We do like to have fun and in doing so, find that our audiences have fun as well," he said.
The group performs at nursing homes, retirement villages and community events.
"We sing for about an hour and do about 50 shows a year, as well as rehearsing on a Monday morning," he said.
The group, which has been going for more than 30 years, is looking for like-minded men to join them.
"Like-minded people are those who do not take themselves too seriously, are prepared to have fun and interact with our audiences," he said.
"We know it's not possible for all members to get to all performances so having a few extra people would allow us to have six to eight people at each show."
Those who join will be provided with a uniform.
"Those interested are invited to come along to a rehearsal so they can make up their mind and, of course, we can make up ours," he said.
For more information, contact Russell on 0403 781 501 or russell_20@optusnet.com.au; or Rick on 0418 492 942 or riccar23@yahoo.com.au.
