Hilaire Belloc Event - New Location

HILAIRE BELLOC WALK AND SING! Now leaving from different pub

Saturday 18^th August 2012

Walk from 12 noon
Sing at 7pm at The George and Dragon

Here is an opportunity to do either or both activities. There is a delightful walk (take a picnic) in the afternoon and in the evening meet at the pub to sing.
You will need to contact the pub if you intend to eat there later, see the OTHER EVENTS page on the blog
Contact the worthingdownlanders.org.uk if you would like more information about the length of the walk etc

Sunday 22nd Cancelled but 25th is still on

Hi Folks 
Its not too late to sing on Wednesday 25th so please contact me as soon as possible! Friday 20th at the latest

A decision has been taken to cancel the Sunday singing session at the Weald and Downland this Sunday but please support the singers by attending at the October event to be held there.
But John has managed to secure more spaces (and a meal) for Wednesday 25th. He needs to know catering numbers so if you haven't put your name down and still fancy going let me know! southdownsfolksingers@gmail.com
I will send a song list out to all attending

Future dates


We need a minimum number of singers (20 people or more) to sing when the venue is out doors in order to make ourselves heard, so contact me as soon as you can  if you are available on 13th/14th October (will let you know soon which of those days).

This number will apply to Arundel to on 17th August so please keep in touch.

Weather Watch for Woods Mill - Saturday 14th July

Lovely weather for ducks but it might not be suitable for singing in the evening at the Sussex Wildlife Trust.

I have been in touch with the organisers and they are unable to let me know if the event will go ahead until early Saturday afternoon. 

If you were thinking of taking part or coming along on the day please can you email me with your mobile number so I can text you and let you know what's happening.

Can you use the southdowns gmail address or if it bounces back my other address

Thanks

Linda

Reminder about Wednesday and Saturday

Just a reminder that we are due to meet again at the Beechwood Hall Hotel in Worthing this Wednesday (meet from 7.30pm - 8pm start). The songs that we have been learning recently are Shepherd of the Down, Bird in the Bush, and the Cuckoo. The songs we will be teaching at the next workshop sessions are Eileen Aroon, and Sussex Wedding Song.

 

If you can't get along on Wednesday, perhaps we will see you at Woods Mill on Saturday 14th?

 

All best wishes,

 

Chris, Ann and Emily

Weald and Downland Museum Singing Opportunities

TWO JULY DATES for your diaries

(Sorry - published wrong dates earlier this week)

 

SUNDAY 22nd July  (possibly 2 performances  - depending on numbers)

Rare Breeds Day at the Museum where thousands will attend. This could be a great opportunity to publicise the South Downs Folk Singers and it may help to encourage people to join the Horsham or Worthing workshops.

 WEDNESDAY 25th July 6.45pm to 9.30pm

An opportunity to sing at the WDOAM Volunteers Supper. The performance will be towards the end of the supper, but for all who are interested in performing there is a tasty incentive to turn out mid week! 


If you can make it and/or would like more details, please contact the email address southdownsfolksingers@gmail.com

Arundel Festival - Slot confirmed

FRIDAY 17th AUGUST  - 6.45PM  PERFORMANCE

We have a slot at the Arundel Festival to sing our lovely folk songs. We are appearing in the Jubilee Gardens which are down near the river.

More details nearer the time but if you are able to come along please can you contact me on the southdownsfolksingers@gmail.com address

Next Practice Session Wednesday 15th August 2012

Hi everyone

 A Summer Skylark

The next practice session will be held at The Beechwood Hall Hotel, Worthing 

from 7.30pm for an 8pm start

All workshop singers welcome!

We will be looking at the songs to be sung at the

Sussex Wildlife Trust - Saturday 14th July

We have confirmation of our next 'gig' at the venue below

Musical Magic at the Mill, Woods Mill, Henfield

Ideally we need to be there by 6.30pm for a 7pm start

The Sussex Wildlife Trust is celebrating the 21st Midsummer Musical Magic this year. A popular event in the Trust's calendar where all the musicians donate their time and talent to support the Trust. For more information on the event go to www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk events page .

If you can make it can you email southdownsfolksingers@gmail.com so we can get an idea of numbers of singers available on the night.

Freezing on the 5th May 2012

We were invited to sing at the first Cowdray May Fayre and despite being May it felt like December! The White Horse, Easebourne, kindly invited us to literally 'warm up' in the pub before the event. However, we all wrapped up well and prepared to sing our songs in the courtyard of the Farm Shop.

In between sessions, we had time to try the local food and refreshments on offer at the Fayre. Despite the weather there seemed to be a good number of people attending and they enjoyed our performances.

Burpham Recordings - March 2012