Calverley Community Choir leader angry after being forced to rehearse outside due to Covid rules update

Jenny Leigh 35, is the leader of Calverley Community Choir, who were hoping to be able to rehearse indoors following the latest change of lockdown restrictions.

However, the group have now been left rehearsing outside after new guidance was issued on May 18.

The guidance - which came a day after hospitality restrictions were lifted further - states that up to six people who are in amateur choirs, bands or are musicians can perform together indoors - while outdoors, they may perform in groups of up to 30.

The six person limit is much smaller than the Calverley group and came just hours before a planned rehearsal.

Jenny was expecting the group to be able to resume their rehearsals this week but was left in despair following the latest guidance.

Speaking to the YEP, she said: "Guidance allows people who make money from performances to sing together, inside, but doesn't allow amateur groups.

"It appears that it is safe to sing but only where your singing stimulates the economy.