I hope you are enjoying this lovely sunny morning and that those of our number who are in Palida and who singing with Karen in France had a safe journey. The Festival of 1001 Vegetables sounds great fun. Numbers were down a bit again on Wednesday but we had a good sing nonetheless. 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 Every Time I Feel the Spirit and Travellers’ Blessing (held over from last time), continue Forever Young and have a look at Campfire Song and The Long and Winding Road together with Ya Azim and I open my arms wide as warm-ups. As ever, something for everyone I hope. You won’t need words for the warm-ups, Campfire Song and Winding Road are attached while the words of the others have been attached recently. 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. Charlton Hall
Saturday 10 June Motcombe Fete
OTHER EVENTS
TODAY Saturday 24 September ‘Sing like a Nun — for Fun!’ exploring plainchant and polyphony. £12.50 (or £11.50 Members of SAC). Booking essential via the Shaftesbury Arts Centre.
NEXT WEEKEND Saturday 1 October Choral Day Stainer’s Crucifixion and The Daughter of Jairus. St James’ Church. (See attached flyer – there’s still time to book your place)
Sunday 2 October Organ recital at Gillingham Methodist Church given by David Bednall (Bristol Cathedral). 3.00 p.m.
Saturday 8th October FOR THE LOVE OF SONG. Cranborne Village Hall, BH21 5QB. 10.30am – 4.30pm. £25 on the day / £20 if booked and paid by 1st October 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. (I’m going myself and may well be able to offer you a lift if you’d like to go.)
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 attached flyer.
Monday 7 November Salisbury Cathedral Choir at St Mary’s Sturminster Newton 7.30
FOODBANK
Keep the trolley filled to overflowing!
SHAFTESBURY SKETCHES
As you know, Elizabeth (tenor) has produced a lovely book of sketches which she is selling to raise money for the Westminster Hospital’s League of Friends. RRP is £12.50 but Elizabeth will be selling them at choir at a special price of £10.
THIS IS ALFRED
Listen to Alfred Arts with Jeanette Hardiman. Listen on demand at https://player.autopod.xyz/226162 (fast forward 8.30 seconds).
-Jeanette chats with Lindsay Buck who talks about her business, Slumbermonkey and explains some of the more unusual materials she’s used.
-Artist Cali Norton reveals her love of painting and her passion for calligraphy and hidden symbols.
-Anya Noakes chats about her recent work on the Dave comedy awards at Edinburgh Fringe.
DAVID