17/05/2026
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It’s not often we leave the village, let’s face it - much less, en masse! But if we’re going to do it, we like to make it truly special. And last night, we did just that.
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Our wonderful Derek, a great friend and an honorary member of the Mill Farm family, has spent the last eight weeks doing something really incredible. He auditioned for, and was invited to sing as a bass in, “Men United in Song 2026” at Peterborough Cathedral.
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All of the gentlemen performing last night were absolutely phenomenal - they were perfectly in sync and completely in harmony, and their combined sound within the amazing setting of the cathedral was just out of this world. And to have achieved something so magnificent in such a short space of time? Simply mindblowing.
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But importantly, these men came together as a choir, bound by their association with something which will affect 1 in 8 men in the UK - prostate cancer.
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Derek has incurable, stage 4 prostate cancer, along with a secondary cancer in his pelvis - also incurable. Thankfully, both are currently under control with the help of continuous, ongoing treatment and he is able to continue working and living a relatively normal and comfortable life. And, it seems, to turn his experience into something hugely positive and help to make a difference to others who may find themselves in the same position.
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The event was held in support of the charity Prostate Cancer UK, and those involved have collectively raised over £12,000 so far, with more to come in. An incredible achievement!
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It’s not too late to donate if you would like to - just follow this link:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/derek-oldfield-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL
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We have shared Derek’s story with his kind permission, and would like to thank him, along with his fellow choristers, for a fantastic evening out.
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