Lovely to see everyone last night for our end of year celebrations. Special thanks to Sue (alto), Dudley and Mike (tenors) for their contributions to the proceedings (+ congratulations to Mike and Barbara of course on the arrival of [possibly] Albert junior) and to Julia and Tracey for helping the year go as smoothly as it did. Karen did the Christmas shopping and we got Julia a swimming towel poncho and Tracey fingerless gloves/wrist warmers and wine. I have no idea who won the true-or-false Christmas quiz though but whoever it was, “Well done!” This was our last get together before Christmas of course and we will be resuming on Wednesday 6th January when no doubt there will be a few twelfth night festivities to look forward to. In the meantime enjoy carol (soprano) and Gary (bass)’s Christmas song to us all. Great musicianship and great taste in knitwear too. (The attached “html” file might look a bit strange but is quite safe)
THE JOY OF SOX
The Joy of Sox was composed by Karen for her Palida Choir. This is their third virtual choir video of 2020. Lots and lots of familiar faces and a great performance. https://youtu.be/y5gWPpC1Arc
OLIVER TWIST
Tilly (soprano) draws our attention to the Tisbury Art’s Group on-line production of Oliver Twist. (She plays Rose Maylie and Charlotte, the undertaker’s maid.) https://www.tisburyartsgroup.co.uk/oliver-twist
OTHER THINGS TO DO
Thursday 17 December There will be a virtual carol service from Gillingham Methodist Church and Gillingham Community Church on the MusicatGMC YouTube and Facebook channels from this evening (when the physical event would normally have taken place). Check out this video for full details https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztgLf6pFaEs&feature=youtu.be
Friday 18 and Saturday 19 December Enmore Green carol singing. (6.30 – 7.30 p.m.) Details from Jo Churchill on 01747 850432 or jo.churchill@enmoregreen.co.uk
Sunday 20 December Churches Together in Shaftesbury are holding Carols on Your Doorstep at 6.00 p.m. Hear more about it on: www.youtube.com/channel/UCtWJ1RC6USZ157Nh-Jvq_Kw Full details in last Monday’s newsletter.
ONLINE ARTS DIARY
For up to date information about online arts programmes, don’t forget to check the Fine Times Recorder’s listings. There are lots of wonderful free things to see and listen to on-line: http://www.theftr.co.uk/whats-on/
WEBSITE
Make sure you have a good look at our website which is usually bang up to date:
www.shaftesburycommunitychoir.org Well worth a look; tell your friends about us too.
Keep well, keep in touch, keep on singing, and see you in the new year.
Merry Christmas
David
17 December 2020