21 DECEMBER 2025

Numbers were a little down on Wednesday, which was only to be expected really, but we had a really good sing and Ukrainian Bell Carol, No Small Wonder and Christmas is Coming were all sounding great by the end of the evening.  Our carol singing for the Thursday Farmers’ Market was also great fun – photo attached – and the seasonal refreshments at the Arts Centre afterwards much appreciated.    We are now having a couple of weeks off before we recommencing on 8th January when we will have only this ONE rehearsal to prepare for our performance at The Exchange.

 

Have a very happy Christmas everyone.

 

COMING CHOIR EVENTS

Wednesday 8 January   First rehearsal of 2025

 

Sunday 12 January  Concert in memory of Nick Crump.  Afternoon.  The Exchange, Sturminster Newton.  We will be singing Follow the Heron, Wake Up and possibly one more.

 

Sunday 2 February  Westminster Hospital Remembrance Service and Celebration.  Town Hall.  Afternoon.  More details later.

 

Wednesday 19 February Open rehearsal concentrating on Nature Songs as part of the Snowdrop Festival.  Details anon. 

 

Thursday 27th March   Singing for “Melodies Remembered”  Members share various forms of dementia as well as well as a love of music and singing (and being sung to) and ages range from 60 – 90.  Afternoon but more details later.

 

Saturday 27 September We have been asked by the organisers of Shaftesbury Carnival whether the choir be able to take part in the all-day entertainment. 

 

 

 

OTHER COMING EVENTS

Sunday 22 December  Carols by Candlelight.  Marnhull.  See last week’s flyer.

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Carols and readings at St John’s Enmore Green.  3 o’clock.  Lots of familiar faces and a really good pop-up choir!  Refreshments afterwards too.

Wed 22 – Sun 26 January  Shaftesbury Festival of Baroque.  (See last week’s flyer)

 

 

 

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