A CHILDREN'S TV presenter and singer from Wirral who once sang backing vocals for Westlife will lead her choir in a special performance in Birkenhead this weekend.

The Popvox Choir, led by Emma Nowell, will to take to the stage at Pyramids Shopping Centre on Saturday to celebrate Mother's Day. 

Emma, from Heswall, supported Westlife during her time as a professional backing singer which saw her also rub shoulders with stars such as Kylie Minogue, Jennifer Lopez and Robbie Williams, formed the PopVox Choir a few years back with the aim of putting a smile on people’s faces.

Best known for being one of the regular presenters on the pre-school television programme Hi-5, which is screened every day on the Cartoonito channel and has been seen on ITV 1 and ITV 4, Emma also has theatre and film appearances on her long lift of professional credits.

She said: "I really enjoy leading the PopVox Choir, which I formed four years ago.

"The idea for it came to me when I decided to use my professional experience and love of music to create a contemporary fun and friendly choir for adults.

"Singing is fantastic in so many ways. It boosts health, self-confidence and makes you feel great. Through the power of song everyone leaves PopVox with a smile on their face.

"We have about 60 members in the choir whose ages range from mid-twenties to their sixties and although most of them are ladies at the moment I am anxious to recruit more men.

"Our members come from a variety of backgrounds but lots of them are teachers or nurses.

"We meet every Monday evening from 7.30pm at Heswall British Legion Club in Pensby Road and work towards various live appearances.

“Most recently we have performed at The Floral Pavilion in New Brighton, the Secret Gardens of Oxton, the Liverpool Marathon, Port Sunlight Summer Extravaganza, the Erddig stately home in North Wales and St George's Hall in Liverpool.

"There are no auditions and no termly fees so whether you find yourself singing into your hairbrush, belting along to your favourite songs, or have previous musical experience PopVox caters for all abilities and levels.

“Singing has been proven to be extremely good for your health and there are many benefits of being part of a choir.”