Category: Choir Updates

Dear Sheen Gate Choir I am very sad to have to pass on the news that Jerry Wright died at the weekend. As many of you know, he was diagnosed with cancer last year, but, in keeping with his way of life, he still kept coming to rehearsals. At least until lockdown put paid to that.  Jerry was one of…… Read more →

For my farewell quiz on Tuesday June 2nd at 7pm, we have a new format: It’s A Knockout. Yes, complete with Stuart Hall, Genaro, Jokers and the Marathon round. But we only have 5 players so far. Any more for any more? New players especially welcomed. You should allow 90 minutes as this time we are actually going to score…… Read more →

Hello all, hope you are still hanging in there as we start to emerge from our bunkers. After Robert’s wonderful concert and a couple of chaotic quizzes, we have a couple more events to keep us entertained and connected. Next Tuesday, June 2nd, SGC Quiz Night returns despite popular demand. Forced out of retirement by a total lack of willing…… Read more →

Hi all Two quick reminders for upcoming events: First, this evening at 6pm, Robert will be taking his Knitting Concert series online. If you would like to join, email him at robertdbridge@yahoo.co.uk and he will send you the Zoom link. Second, on Tuesday at 7pm is our second SGC Quiz Night. More socialisation and giggles than ABRSM-approved learning, don’t worry…… Read more →

Please use this email – robertdbridge@yahoo.co.uk. The one in my previous post will likely go to someone else. Lesley Read more → Read more →

Knitting goes virtual. If you would like to listen, please send Robert an email: robertbridge@yahoo.co.uk and he will send you the instructions. Message from Robert: We live in unusual times. The immediate dazzling shock and disbelief of lockdown has gradually subsided into dazed bewilderment and dismay about an uncertain future landscape. So many questions; few if any clear answers. This…… Read more →

Huge thanks to Chris Hawkins for establishing our first quiz last week. Very innovative and fun questions and pretty lighthearted so please don’t feel shy about quiz number 2 which we are offering you next Tuesday 19th starting at 7pm. If you would like to participate, please email Chris.hawkins2015@yahoo.com. Read below what technology you will need to take part. Please…… Read more →

Lovely to see lots of friendly faces at the Inaugural Sheen Gate Choir Quiz Night last night. Congratulations to the Wrights, winning team thanks to an outstanding effort on the silly pictures round. For those who could not join, here is that set of questions for a giggle. Enjoy! Hope we will be back and singing again soon. Chris Read… Read more →

Hi, we have just a handful of signer uppers so far for Wednesday night. Roll up, roll up! It’s about getting together, not worrying about whether you know the difference between Andante and Adagio. One point – I had said 8pm to be in line with choir practice. But 7pm seems to work better for a few people, so we…… Read more →

Sorry, the link to click on to reply was wrong. Should be: chris.hawkins2015@yahoo.com Read more → Read more →