Taunton Ladies Chorus at another Wedding
We were asked to sing at the wedding of Cherie and Ian at Halcon Baptist Church in Taunton on Saturday 21st May. The weather was kind and the lovely service was enjoyed by all. The ladies sang a few numbers whilst waiting for the bride to arrive and when we had finished the youngest guest (Aleesha aged 2) piped up with “more Singing”, praise indeed!
The congregation joined in the hymns with great gusto.When the candle was lit we sang ‘This Little Light’ Light’ which proved to be a popular choice. During the signing of the register we sang ‘Annie’s Song’ accompanied by Helen on the flute. Then we all enjoyed a few duets from Helen together with Hilary on piano.
A successful afternoon’s singing for which we received much favourable feedback. The bride and groom were kind enough to invite the Ladies to join them in a glass of bubbly and canapés after the service. It would have been rude to refuse! We would all like to wish Cherie and Ian much happiness in their future together
Taunton Ladies Chorus at the Manor
A most enjoyable afternoon was spent with the residents of the Manor Care Home at Bishops Hull on Thursday 14th April – sorry this update has taken so long, I have been having problems logging on!
One of the members of the lively audience was a former choral singer who was most interested in all the songs. Another lady in the audience sang with us all through ‘Sloop John B’. Wendy and Hilary delighted us yet again with their rendition of the Everly Brothers’ “Let it be me” and there was also another poem by Pam Ayres recited by one of the Chorus.
The afternoon was a huge success. A testament to that was the fact that the morning following I had a phone call asking us back.
Taunton Ladies Chorus join professional singers
Taunton Ladies Chorus felt privileged to sing at the same venue as talented professional singers Caroline Childe and Cameron Rolls.
The occasion was a fund-raising evening in support of the Multiple Sclerosis Society held in the church at West Monkton,which proved to be a most enjoyable and successful evening. We were captivated by duets from those most skillful singers, Soprano Caroline Childe and Tenor Cameron Rolls, it is an evening that I for one will remember for a long time.
After their first items, Hilary, our conductor, introduced the Chorus by saying ‘and now for something completely different’ which we proved to be but even so very well received.
Thanks must go to Shaun Rolls who was ably assisted by his wife Issy in the organisation of this evening of songs.
Taunton Ladies Chorus sing at Creech
We were given our usual warm welcome at Creech St. Michael Village Hall, it is always a pleasure to entertain this group of people who are always most receptive to our singing. We opened with our usual signature tune and followed with a variety of items including poetry, a duet from Hilary and Wendy and a solo from Gloria all of which were well received.
Taunton Ladies Chorus at Netherclay
Well,we finally made it to Netherclay! If you remember, the weather was responsible for us missing out just before Christmas. A most successful afternoon concert saw the residents enjoying a varied programme which included a duet from Hilary and Wendy with their rendition of an Everly Brothers favourite, a solo from Gloria and a recitation of a Pam Ayres (without the accent) poem.
The audience sang along with gusto during our community singing feature. At the end of the concert the ladies of the Chorus were served with a most welcome cup of tea and, for the weak-willed, biscuits.
Taunton Ladies Chorus present cheque
Mrs Audrey Ainger, Chair of Kingston St. Mary Friends Group of Children’s Hospice South West, was welcomed at an evening rehearsal by Taunton Ladies Chorus. She was presented with a cheque for £200.00 for the cause by the Chair, Rosemary Harris. They are pictured here along with other members of the Chorus committee.
- Mrs Audrey Ainger receiving cheque.
Taunton Ladies Chorus singing at Chelston Park
Thursday 16th December proved to be our final concert for the year as we had to cancel the Netherclay venue as a consequence of adverse weather conditions. The Christmas based programme was well received with the residents singing along with us – our version of ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ went down particulary well with the audience who were joining in with all the actions necessary with this song.
An excellent finale for 2010.
