A particularly jolly session on Wednesday I thought, with three birthdays to celebrate, cards to sign, cakes from Kim (tenor), one or two new members and a visit from four young men from Shaftesbury School two of whom stayed for our opening song (Ya Azim) and really quite enjoyed themselves! I wonder whether they will be with us again this week? We missed Jerome (tenor) of course and wish him a very speedy recovery. (For those of you who don’t know, he was knocked off his bike last week.) 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 polish Travellers’ Blessing (held over from last time), continue The Long and Winding Road and Campfire Song together with Wake Up and Go Placidly + a couple of warm-ups. As ever, something for everyone I hope. Words for all of these 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 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 Saturday 8th October FOR THE LOVE OF SONG. Cranborne Village Hall, BH21 5QB. 10.30am – 4.30pm. Email: info@joyousisle.com Tel: 01202 885294 or 01258 840097. Led by Sarah Pennington (of Sarah and Gilo fame). BACS payment via Joyous Isle website
Sunday 9 October Bach Cantatas at Sturminster Newton High School. Choir and full orchestra. 4.30. FREE
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
FOODBANK
Keep the trolley filled to overflowing!
CAN YOU HELP?
Linda (alto) has been trying to contact friends of her friend Bryan to let them know about his illness. She knows he has a friend Julia who lives in Shaftesbury, probably in one of the housing estates north of Tesco's, but doesn't know her surname or any contact details. She does have a husband, Stan, who has Parkinson's disease and used to run a Watch (Junior wildlife) group in Somerset. Do you know who Linda is talking about? If you do, can you contact her direct or let me know and I’ll forward on the info to her. Many thanks
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