LIVE SINGING
We have decided to wait until Wednesday 30th June before resuming live singing. The plan as it stands at the moment (but which is subject to change of course) is to meet in the Abbey Gardens on Park Walk for a 7 o’clock start and run on until 8.30 p.m. To minimise mixing, we will not have a refreshment break and we would also ask that the four parts do not interact socially. We will not need to wear masks and are seeking guidance whether or not outdoor activity advises 1m or 2m social distancing. We will need to take a register of names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses on the first occasion but thereafter just tick people off as they arrive. You will need to bring a chair and, maybe a blanket too. The weather is a crucial factor of course and a decision as to whether or not we meet in the Abbey or on Zoom will be made at 5.00 p.m. each week, but then maybe the Town Hall will be possible by the end of the month. This resumption of live singing is rather later than some of us had hoped and the organisation rather pernickety too, but I am sure it is better to be safe than sorry. If you know of choir members who either don’t have internet or don’t read their e-mails, can you let them know the current state of play please?
COMING EVENTS
Looking ahead to the Shaftesbury Fringe Festival, we have booked a slot at the Abbey on Saturday 28th August at 11 o’clock. More anon of course, but we will be putting our programme together shortly. Watch this space.
Regulations permitting we will also be singing for St James’ Church in September so things are really beginning to look up. More details as and when.
ONLINE ARTS DIARY
For up to date information about online arts programmes and of course forthcoming live events, don’t forget to check the Fine Times Recorder’s listings. There are lots of wonderful free things to see, listen to and generally find out about on-line: http://www.theftr.co.uk/whats-on/.
Keep safe and well, keep in touch and keep on singing. Not long to go now.
David