Many thanks to those of who took part in the Westminster Hospital Remembrance Service and Celebration last Sunday. It was a touching occasion and much appreciated by all who were there. And while we are remembering those who are no longer with us, I am sorry to have to share with you all the sad news that Elinor Tolfee’s (tenor) mother, Susan, died peacefully at home in St.James earlier this week, at the remarkable age of 101 … and four months!
It was lovely to see a few new faces and welcome back at least one old friend on Wednesday. This coming week we will concentrate on songs with a nature theme in preparation for our open rehearsal on Wednesday 19th. We will continue work on Green Green, Be still My Soul (held over from last time), Green Man and our new one, Ryegrass and Clover, together with Circle of Life, Tree of Life + Now I Walk in Beauty and Oak of Old as warm-ups. Words of Circle and Tree are attached. (Others where needed 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!
COMING CHOIR EVENTS
Wednesday 19 February Open rehearsal concentrating on nature songs as part of the Snowdrop Festival. Do invite your family and friends and let’s give it our best shot – who knows we may get a few new members!
Thursday 27 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.
Sunday 20 July Shaftesbury Fringe. 11.00 a.m. Abbey Gardens
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
TODAY Saturday 8 February Handpan Live Concert. Mere. See last week’s flyer
Saturday 15 February Melodies Remembered – a dementia friendly afternoon of music and singing (plus tea and cake) 2.00 - 4.00 Town Hall. See attached flyer.
Thurs 1 – Sun 4 May Hidden Gems singing weekend in Brussels. See last week’s flyer
FOODBANK
Don’t forget that we are still making a weekly collection for the foodbank.
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
8 February 2025