About 20 of us entertained the runners and their families on Sunday morning for the Motcombe Santa Fun Run and had a great time despite the biting wind (we were singing outside of course). I thought we sounded absolutely excellent – just what the runners wanted I’m sure. I received this message from the organisers:
Thank you so much to you and the choir this morning for your support. Apologies for the organised chaos, but other than a few behind the scenes stresses, we thought there was a fantastic atmosphere. If you could pass on the Santa Run Team's gratitude at your next rehearsal it would be much appreciated. You might also like to let them know that there were just over 400 people in attendance and we raised a whopping £4,000 all going back into the primary school to fund extra-curricular activities including a forest school.
We are getting together for the next TWO Wednesday evenings (15th and 22nd) when we will continue polishing things and looking at a couple more traditional carols and songs. No additional words needed though. Mulled wine, mince pies and a Covid safe game or two on 22nd too – BRING A MUG IF YOU WANT ANY WINE THOUGH! We will then take a break for a couple of weeks and resume in the new year. We will continue to have as many doors and windows open as possible so bring a blanket if you like – quite a few people do already and they look really snug! Hope you can join us. (Philippa’s recording of “White Christmas” is attached.)
CHOIR COMING EVENTS:
Sunday 19 December 5.30 p.m. - MOTCOMBE DONKEY PROCESSION (We’ve been invited to join in the procession although we will not be singing as a choir.)
Saturday 4 June Motcombe Village Fete. Details MUCH later
OTHER EVENTS:
Sunday 12 December - Shaftesbury Orchestra concert in Shaftesbury Town Hall (3.00 p.m.). The programme will be: Mozart - Overture to The Marriage of Figaro; Saint-Saens - Violin Concerto No. 3 - soloist Piotr Kopec; Haydn - Symphony No. 101, 'The Clock'
Tuesday 21 December – Gillingham Arts Workshop Christmas entertainment. 5.00 p.m. Gillingham Library (see attached flyer)
David