First and foremost, thanks and congratulations to those members of the choir who took part in the short ceremony last Tuesday to mark the one hundred years of the Abbey being declared a national monument. It was a really joyful occasion and gave us all a real buzz.
Although numbers were a little down on Wednesday (what has happened to all our lovely altos? - we need you) there was some great singing. We will continue work on Swimming Song next week along with Isa Lei and Lollipop. We’ll also be doing When I was One and Twenty and Cry Heart along with Balanced be the way and Listen as our warm-ups. Words for One and Twenty are attached. The others are not needed or have been attached in the last couple of weeks. Please print them out yourselves if you can and maybe a spare copy to pass onto the needy!
Finally, next week will be a BADGE WEDNESDAY. Please come sporting a jolly name badge so that everyone can get to know a few more people. (Sticky labels available for those who forget.)
COMING CHOIR EVENTS
Saturday 23 November Concert celebrating the life of Tony Hawkins. 5.00 p.m. St Peter’s Church. We will be singing three songs – probably When I was One and Twenty, Grateful and Loved and The Road Home.
Saturday 27 September 2025 We have been asked by the organisers of Shaftesbury Carnival whether the choir be able to take part in the all day entertainment. I have said provisionally yes so please make a note of the date in your next year’s diaries. Many thanks.
OTHER COMING EVENTS – A BUSY WEEKEND WITH SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
Saturday 19 October Come and Sing St John Passion (Bach) in Wincanton. See earlier flyer.
Saturday 19 October Music and memories of Acker Bilk. St Peter’s Church. 2.30 p.m. £7.00 (with cream tea). See earlier flyer.
Sat and Sun 19 and 20 October Jaminaround, The Earthouse, Cranborne. Two really unusual and original voice practitioners are leading workshops in the daytime together with more relaxed offerings at an evening concert (following the day workshops) and at a community sing on the Sunday morning. All taking place at The Earthouse, Cranborne, BH21 5RP. Details at https://www.jaminaround.com/events/jaminaround-festival-of-the-voice
Sunday 20 October Tea Concert by the Phoenix Café Orchestra in aid of “Read Easy”. Advance booking advised. Tickets can be booked by phone or e-mail and held for you at the door. See attached flyer
Sundays 20 Oct; 3 Nov Free autumn concerts. St Mary’s, Marnhull. 3.00 p.m. See earlier flyer
Friday 25 October More Living Songs. CONCERT SADLY CANCELLED
Sunday 3 November Tim Laycock in The Year Clock – a dramatic and musical celebration of William Barnes. (also in Dorchester on Thursday 24 October). 3.00 p.m. The Exchange, Sturminster Newton. See earlier flyer.
also
Asian Adventures – an illustrated talk by yours truly. 2.30 p.m. St John’s Church, Enmore Green. £5.00 to include tea and cake. What a bargain. See earlier flyer.
EAT WELL
Planet Shaftesbury have produced a free leaflet to help us make the most of Shaftesbury’s independent food producers, shops and markets. More copies will be available from Richard (tenor) next week.
PAYMENT BY BACS
If any choir members would prefer to pay their subs online, our bank details are:
Shaftesbury Community Choir
Account no. 23158960 Sort code: 30-65-21
Payments can be made for individual sessions or block payments of several weeks but payments should be made before the session and please indicate the date of session/s paid for.
David
19 October 2024