A good sing again last night. Be warned, parking might be a bit tricky for the next two Wednesdays because of the Arts Centre pantomime. It might be worth aiming to get here that bit earlier in order to bag a space in the carpark. Our carol singing last month raised over eighty pounds and Julia has sent donations to our chosen good causes - Crisis and the Shaftesbury Tree Planting Group - as well as making a contribution to the Salvation Army’s street collection. Julia, Karen and I loved our 10th birthday presents – thankyou very much - and I am attaching a copy of the very clever birthday card we received. See if you can do it! (Karen got full marks, I only managed 8/11.) Next week we will be singing: Listen, Yenamanoa, Blue Moon, In my life, Chattanooga, Stille der Nacht, Gloucestershire Wassail, Ani Couni. See you then.
COMING CHOIR EVENTS
Wednesday 29th January Special session with guest director Sian Croose - well known for her uplifting and inclusive style as well as her ability to support groups of singers to stretch themselves and create a wonderful sound!
Tuesday 24th March Entertainment for members the Stroke Club. Charlton Village Hall (just off the A30 to the east of Shaftesbury.) Singing from 11 o’clock for about 30 / 45 minutes. (Tea and coffee from 10.30)
Friday 8th May Shaftesbury VE Day celebrations (75 year celebration). 6.30 – 6.55 p.m. on a specially erected stage outside the Town Hall. More details later.
Sunday 5th July Gold Hill Fair. More details later.
OTHER EVENTS
Saturday 18th January Shaftesbury Swing Band (aka Swing Bin and the Liners) are having a reunion and playing together for the first time in about 20 years. There will be an informal concert in St Peter’s Church at about 3.15. Feel free to call in. No charge!
Saturday 28th March Recital by clarinetist Emma Johnson MBE. St Peter’s Church. 7.30 p.m. Tickets available from Shaftesbury TIC or Tony Hawkins (bass). See attached flyer.
NEW SPRING COURSES AT GOLD HILL MUSEUM
See the attached flyer for full details of this term’s adult community education courses.