29/05/2026
Our friend Ted Howard Jones is in the Hawkstone choir. Please read the below, spread the word and support our Greg British farmers. Thank you.
Lou
Visitors to Cholsey Grange CL know Ted Howard-Jones for his peaceful caravan pitches amidst the stunning Chilterns. However, this month, Ted has traded his tractor and mower for the national spotlight as a member of the Hawkstone Farmers Choir, the 32-strong group of agricultural workers currently taking Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) by storm.
A Golden Moment: The journey has been nothing short of "surreal". After auditioning at the Birmingham Hippodrome, the choir’s rendition of Elbow’s "One Day Like This" moved the nation, earning a historic Golden Buzzer from judge Amanda Holden. For Ted, who has enjoyed singing since his school days, the experience of performing under the gold confetti was "overwhelming" and a true "blast".
Singing for a Cause: While the BGT stage is glittering, the choir’s heart is rooted in a vital mission: breaking the silence around rural mental health and su***de prevention. Farming is an often isolated and high-pressure industry; As Ted notes, singing together is scientifically proven to lift spirits, making the choir a "genuine lifesaver" for many members.
How You Can Help The choir is heading to the live semi-finals on Saturday, 23rd May, and they need the Caravan Club community to get behind them. If they win the £250,000 prize, they have committed to donating a significant portion to agricultural mental health charities.
To help Ted and the team reach the Grand Final:
1. Register at www.itv.com/vote.
2. Watch the live show on Saturday night.
3. Cast your five free votes for the Hawkstone Farmers Choir.
Let’s help our local farmers "fly the flag" for British agriculture!