Dear All,
VIRTUAL CHOIR
Thanks to all who participated in last night’s Zoom session – lovely to see everyone singing together again! (Action shot of Karen attached.) If you intended joining in I do hope that you managed to get on-line. (If you’re still having problems do get in touch and we’ll see if we can sort them out before next time.) Next week Karen and I will be hosting a joint session. Watch this space.
CHOIR BUDDIES
Following on from the idea of staying in touch, some people won’t be able to Zoom due to tech difficulties (including the lack of a computer of course!) If you know of someone who can’t make it but who you think might like a phone call etc. just email us and we can see if we can put you in touch. A sort of Choir Buddy system. Of course, anyone can use Zoom to contact anyone else in the choir if you’d like to stay in touch with friends over the week.
TONY HAWKINS
Tony is still in Odstock and Karen and I had the privilege of having video chats with him this morning. He is weak still, but mentally pretty alert. (He sang a bit of “Yes, I Remember It Well” remembering it far better than I did.) He sends his love to us all and of course I conveyed our love to him.
NHS BIG CHEER
There will be another rousing cheer for the NHS and other front line workers at 8.00 p.m. this evening – Thursday.
JOLLY THINGS
Those of us who are enjoying getting a little more computer savvy these days might be interested in the attached “computer video” film clip featuring one the very latest techno gadgets to arrive on the market. Unfortunately it is only available in France!
MUSIC FOR EASTER DAY
Those of you who enjoy church music may be interested in the virtual service scheduled for 6.00 p.m. on Easter Day being organised by the Royal School of Church Music who are based in Salisbury. If you would like details of how to watch or how to take part (including a free pdf of all the music involved) I can zap stuff to you. E-mail me with a short message and I will get straight back asap.
The local churches are also holding on-line services of course, many of which will have inspirational music for you to enjoy – listening or maybe even participating!
THINGS TO DO IN ISOLATION
As well as a pretty comprehensive listing of “live” streamings etc., the Fine Times Recorder (www.theftr.co.uk) hosted by Fanny Charles and Gay Pirie Weir have a new ideas page on their excellent website called “Things to do in isolation”. Click on (or copy and paste) the following link: http://www.theftr.co.uk/category/arts/things-to-do-in-isolation/
I personally have been enjoying these daily 10 minute keep fit sessions for the over 60s on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2wp8Ipxn9s With luck you will see the difference when we get together again
Don’t forget This is Alfred. You can listen to a brand-new programme each day on www.ThisIsAlfred.com.
Keep well, keep in touch, keep on singing and, with luck, see you next Wednesday.
HAPPY EASTER!
David