15 OCTOBER 2022

Another jolly session on Wednesday I thought – it’s really good to see numbers creeping up again.   Based on last week’s show of hands we have arranged to sing at the Abbey on the afternoon on Sunday 4 December.  More details later but please put this date in your diary now.  This coming week, we’ll be meeting in the Town Hall at our usual time of 7.15 for 7.30 and finishing at around 9.00.  

Next time we plan to continue The Long and Winding Road and Campfire Song and have a look at Go Placidly (held over from last time) along with Bach Minuet, As I went down in the River to Pray, Chatanooga and Kalyna.  As ever, something for everyone I hope.  Words for the last three are attached, there are no words for the Bach and the others have been attached over the last couple of weeks. Although we will have some sets of words with us, please do print them out yourselves if you possibly can. 

COMING CHOIR EVENTS  

Sunday 4 December  Singing in Shaftesbury Abbey Gardens.  Afternoon.  More details later. 

Sunday 18 December Motcombe Christmas procession (carols + donkey) 5pm (alongside the band).   

Saturday 22 April 2023 Celebration of the life of Steven Ridout.  Afternoon.  Charlton Hall 

Saturday 10 June  Motcombe Fete 

OTHER EVENTS  

TODAY Sat 15 – Sun 16 October  Come and Sing Purcell.  Wardour.  See earlier flyer. 

Wed 19 – Sat 22 October  The Flint Street Nativity.  (Adult comedy!!)  Shaftesbury Arts Centre. See earlier flyer. 

Monday 7 November Salisbury Cathedral Choir at St Mary’s Sturminster Newton  7.30 

Sunday 11 December  Shaftesbury Orchestra at St James Church.  3.00 pm  See attached flier. 

FOODBANK  

Keep the trolley filled to overflowing! 

SHORTAGE OF MEN 

Being west of the great divide (i.e. Henstridge traffic lights), Milborne Port Opera are desperately short of men for their spring production – Yeomen of the Guard.  They are a very friendly group and really would welcome you with open arms.  They rehearse on Thursday evenings.  Let me know if you’d like contact details.  

CHRISTMAS WREATH WORKSHOP at The English Florist, Stalbridge, DT10 2SG 

Learn how to make a beautiful fresh foliage Christmas wreath for your front door. 

£52.95 per person, including step by step tuition and all the equipment and materials you will need to complete a wreath to take home. Complimentary tea, coffee, festive mince pies and cake are provided. Free parking on site. Details from: www.theenglishflorist.co.uk/floristryandcraftworkshopsdorset 

David