About Us

The Siren Sisters believe that hearing, not to mention watching, other people sing ought to be a pleasure and not a duty. They also know from experience that most things go better if you have a glass of wine in front of you.

Since being formed in March 2007, the Ashton Keynes (North Wiltshire) based group has gained a reputation for lively and committed performances of close harmony vocal music in relaxed, cabaret style settings. Directed by Graham Loveday, who only wanted an excuse to hang out and drink wine with 12 attractive women, the group embraces music from a broad range of genres from doo-wop to classical via Abba and Estonian folk song.

Siren Sisters are:

  • Alison Graham
  • Caroline Harper
  • Clare Roberts
  • Gilly Riddington
  • Jo Gimmler
  • Johanna Tipping
  • Kate Hunt
  • Lesley Vernon
  • Pauline Loveday
  • Sam Hawkins
  • Sue O’Neill
  • Val Skehan

Graham Loveday enjoys setting up community musical ventures, particularly if there is an opportunity to organise other people. Accordingly, he accepts some responsibility for Ashton Keynes Village Choir, Ashton Keynes Music Festival, the AK47s (local singing group for blokes), as well as the Siren Sisters. He belonged to the school choir, brass band, orchestra and a barbershop quartet when young(er) and has subsequently enjoyed amateur music-making in different forms over many years, particularly choral groups of various sizes. He is married with two young sons and lives in....Ashton Keynes.

Heather Milnes has been the accompanist for the Siren Sisters since it was formed in 2007. She takes an active part in local music making and during the 20 years she has lived in Ashton Keynes has played in numerous concerts with many local groups including the Ashton Keynes Village Choir (of which she is now Musical Director), the Ashton Keynes Orchestra, the Big Brunch Band and the Spangles. She runs a busy teaching practice giving lessons in piano and wind instruments, both at home and in local schools.


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