ON Saturday, September 4, a joyful sound rang round the Eastgate corner.

Peebles Players were out busking – singing their favourite songs interspersed with percussion breaks.

It was a “momentous occasion” for the players, as they have met only on Zoom during the coronavirus pandemic.

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A Peebles Players spokesperson said: “No wonder there were broad smiles when they met together in person after all those months.

“This lively group of people with disabilities deliver their music with such enjoyment and enthusiasm that the audience of passers-by was drawn in to sing along and be part of it.”

Peebles Players was founded in 1990.

For over 30 years the group has met every Monday afternoon to sing and create original music on percussion instruments, often with movement and dialogue to tell their story.

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The spokesperson added: “They love to become immersed in a project and especially, to share it with the community in performance on the stage of the Eastgate Theatre.

“The group hope to meet again for regular sessions in the Eastgate as soon as it is safe to do so – not easy, as many members are quite vulnerable.

“Peebles Players is run by volunteers, and more are urgently needed. Working with the players is not just worthwhile – it is a lot of fun.

“Attending sessions, whether live or on Zoom; getting to know members; helping to set out the room or organise and maintain equipment; and just being a friend, sharing the music – whatever the volunteer can offer it will lead to smiles all round.”

Find out more from the website at www.peeblesplayers.org.uk or call Fran on 07806 758085.