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Singing for Ukraine at the URC – song by memory next week – ‘You Raise Me Up’.

Lins Emails
Hi All
Just to confirm that the date that was best for who can attend is Saturday 9th April 2.00pm arrival Concert at 2.30 for about 1 hour 15 mins there will be refreshment afterwards.
We will be singing some of the songs from our Golden Concert so that we don’t have to rehearse anything else and also will be singing popular songs with audience participation. We are going to sing through the whole programme this Thursday to give Ed the pianist a chance to sit with Chris to go through them so we can make a final decision then.
We thought it would be nice to wear yellow and royal blue if anyone has one of our polo shirts that would be good. But it would be nice to have a few yellow tops dotted around if anyone has anything in their wardrobe. (I found one in a charity shop).
More details will follow.
Lin

Annual Dinner

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Hi All
Just to confirm to those to those that are attending the meal tomorrow night. It will be 7.00pm for 7.30 meal.
There will not be a seating plan so it might get a little hectic sorting out the meals but I am sure we will all be fed eventually!!
For those that have not been there before we have the room at the back to ourselves so when you come in the front entrance to the pub turn right and it is along the corridor.
Looking forward to catching up with you all.
Lin

Rehearsal 24th March 2022

Lins Emails
Hi All
All going well we will be doing sectionals this week.  Thank you men for responding to  my email.   Don’t forget we will be singing Sweet Caroline without any music of words.  
Lin

The Men will be rehearsing

 

On A Clear Day

Clare Benediction

Joseph (Song of the King)

Gold

Why We Sing 

Memories

Bond – Goldfinger

Les Mis – On My Own

Sweet Caroline

 

The Ladies will be rehearsing

 

One Moment In Time

A Clare Benediction

Why We Sing

Memories

Sweet Caroline

Bond – Goldfinger

Les Mis – On My Own

This Weeks Rehearsal

Lins Emails
Firstly if you haven’t replied to the Ukraine concert email could you do so please. Ta.
This weeks rehearsal. We need to know if we have enough basses and tenors to warrant a sectional rehearsal so men could you please let me know if your intention is to attend rehearsal this week.
Lin

Singing To Raise Funds for Ukraine

Lins Emails
 Hi All
Sorry annoyingly can’t use Doodle so will have to be an email.
So for those that weren’t there Thursday. URC Bitterne (above Iceland) would like to put on a Concert to raise some much needed money for Ukraine. We thought singing some of show type songs from our current programme and also do some singalong songs for the audience to join in with. Tea and cake will probably be provided and the suggestion is on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon something around 2-4 3-5, time to be confirmed.
Chris is available on the following dates
Saturday 9th April
Sunday 10th April
Saturday 16th April
Saturday 23rd April
Can you please indicate which dates you are free – please reply on this email
Thanks
Lin

This Weeks Rehearsal Update. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81691367380?pwd=RUg4SFNPbnRxbUVwQ1gwb1ZKUWZhQT09 Meeting ID: 816 9136 7380 Passcode: Gold

Lins Emails
Hi All

Unfortunately there are a lot of men unable to make rehearsals this week so it is not worth doing sectionals so instead we will be singing together.

If you have not emailed me this week already about not attending choir could you please let me know if you are either returning to rehearsals and were not there last week or if you are not attending.  Please reply on this email.  
Thank You

We will be doing the following:

A Million Dreams – by memory

A Clare Benediction
Why We Sing
Memories
Gold
Les Mis (all)
Bond (Goldfinger)
One Moment in Time (ladies only)
Cantate Domino
On a Clear Day

Join Zoom Meeting

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Lots of Bits and Bobs

Lins Emails

Hi All

Just added some more things to this email started last week.  Sorry it is a bit long.  Also my Doodle has died so can’t double check the people who have signed up.  

RAISING MONEY TO SEND TO UKRAINE

Thanks to those people that responded to the question of singing for Ukraine at St Edwards Church.  For those not on WhatsApp it  was to find out if members, if they were available and  would like to  help with singalong  from shows at a  Concert to raise money to send to Ukraine. I do not have anymore information on this yet but as soon as I do I will pass it along.  Well since starting this letter I have now found out that it is not going ahead.  The chap that was trying to organise has pulled the idea which is a shame.

ANNUAL DINNER AT THE PRINCE CONCERT, 71 Victoria Road Netley Abbey SO31 5DS 26TH MARCH 2022 

Just checking that I have everyone who wishes to go to the Dinner at the Prince Consort and I haven’t missed anyone.  I don’t think I made it clear that you can bring  someone along with you and also if you know any past members that would like to come they are more than welcome. Eric has now sent out an invitation with Menu and details of payments.  Could you please reply to Eric ericgerrey@aol.com

Rosie and Roger Adams

Peter Blake

Beckie Bull

Beccy and Matt Coppen

Lesley Cother

Eunice and Allan Deuchar

Marg Dunne and Colin

Eileen and Dave Eyers

Hilary Green and Tony Jardine

Terry Harland 

Beryl and Eric Gerrey

Roy Hogben

Lin and Chris Kellaway

Maureen and Steve Pay

Tom and Diane Rodaway

Sharon and Martyn Thomas

Margaret  and Steve Whale

Vanessa Wilkinson

SINGING AT THE MAYFLOWER

Just checking again that I have not missed anyone.  There was someone call A Phone who I am not sure who that was!?  We should be getting the backing tracks and words to rehearse at home and we will also try and arrange a rehearsal together before the event.  We are looking at the Saturday 30th around 4 pm at the Methodist Church for a bout an hour?

If you have a close family member (who can sing) or friend that would be willing to put in the practise and come to the rehearsal then I can see no reason why a few  should not be included but we I would need to know very soon.

I do have a few more details now – Greg the MD has been quite poorly with Covid and is only just getting back into the swing of things so is catching up with things. – There should be about 100 singers from 4 different choirs. – There will be seats on staging for the singers when not performing – Dress code is 99% black (dresses/tops/trousers) just to be uniformed together as a massed choir.  (I am assuming the 1% is accessories?) – Music and backing tracks hopefully coming out this week.

Chris Allison

Rosie Adams

Beckie Ball

Margaret Ballard

Peter Blake

Beccy Coppen

Jane Courtenay

Eunice Deuchar 

Marg Dunne

Jerry Gamble

Beryl Gerrey

Eric Gerrey

Terry Harland

Keith Henry

Natalie Heppel

Roy Hogben

Gilly Jeffery

Percy Knight

Gen Marsh

Maureen Pay

Sharon Thomas

Sarah Turl

Jennie Soley

GOLDEN CONCERT –  21ST MAY 2022 –  KCC

Whilst on the subject of attending things a few people have informed me that they are unable to  make our Summer Concert is there anyone else who knows that they will not be attending?  Please let me know.

Regards

Lin



Rehearsal 17th March 2022

Lins Emails

Hi All
There seems to be a lot more Covid cases at the moment could we remind you if you could take a Lateral Flow Test before rehearsals it may be the only way that we can try to keep each other safe – thanks.  I have just heard that Jennie has tested positive so will not be attending choir this week.  Hope you keep well Jennie.
Sectionals this week but before that we will do a warm up with Lillian including singing “A Million Dreams” from memory.  During the break we are going to have a couple of auditions would the men kindly join the ladies in the Hall to enable a bit of privacy for the two ladies.  
The Men will be rehearsing
On A Clear Day
Clare Benediction
Joseph (Song of the King)
Gold
Why We Sing 
Memories
Bond – Goldfinger
Les Mis – On My Own
Sweet Caroline
The Ladies will be rehearsing
One Moment In Time
A Clare Benediction
Why We Sing
Memories
Sweet Caroline
Bond – Goldfinger
Les Mis – On My Own
See you Thursday
Lin

Covid Alert

Lins Emails
Hi All
Just to let you know that unfortunately Pete Blake has tested positive today for Covid. He was testing negative up to Friday but has had a positive test today.
There is a lot of it around at the moment and I personally know a lot of my family and friends who have it fortunately have not had contact with them so just a reminder to us all if you can test before you come to choir on Thursday.
Wishing Pete well. He had a bit of a cough today so lets hope he stays well.
Thanks Everyone
Lin.