Dear All
Congratulations to everyone for a fabulous concert on Sunday. It all came together beautifully in the end and was delivered with great energy. Well done to all of us!
While we greatly missed Neavan, we could not have asked for a better stand-in than Alex Turner. I have passed on to him our sincere thanks and the many complimentary messages from choir members.
Thank you, Robert, for recommending and putting us in touch with Alex. Above all thank you for the continued support you give to our choir, your roguish humour, exquisite playing and occasional conducting (we won’t forget last week’s rehearsal – all for good reasons!). We are so lucky to have you.
We continue to hold Neavan in our thoughts and look forward to seeing him in the new year.
First rehearsal back will be Tuesday 13th January 2026. For those who fancy a bit of work over the break (!) practice tracks may be found on the repertoire page or link here
I look foward to seeing many of you at the choir social tonight and wish you all a very Merry Christmas!
Choir Social – Tue 16th Dec:
Date: Tue 16th Dec
Time: 18:30- late
Venue: Hare & Hound East Sheen
We’ll be in the snug immediately on left hand as you enter – food and drink may be ordered from our dedicated bartender (!) on the night. Thank you to Barbara for organising!
Andrew and Robert’s Christmas Extravaganza – don’t miss it!
Anyone who went to their last event will know it’s enormous fun!
Join tenor Andrew Bain, accompanied by Robert Bridge, for an evening of opera, musicals and festive favourites. All washed down with delicious Italian food and drink.
Date: Thu 18th Dec
Time: 19:30
Venue: Mamma Mia Restaurant, 459 Upper Richmond Rd West, London SW14 7PR
Booking: Call 020 8876 6521 / 020 8878 6725 or drop in to reserve a table
Link to flyer here
Music Order for Summer Concert (4th July 2026):
We will be singing Karl Jenkins The Armed Man for our Summer Concert.
If anyone missed the bulk order scores may be purchased directly. £16.99 (link here)
Working Term Dates:
Autumn 2025:
16 Sep – 9 Dec except 1 week half term 28 Oct
Holly Lodge Concert: Thursday 4th December
Concert Date: Sunday 14th December
Spring 2026:
13 Jan 26 – 24 Mar 26
1 week half-term 17 Feb 26
= 10 weeks
Easter is 5 Apr 26
3 week Easter break (31/3, 7&14/4)
Summer 2026:
21 Apr 26 – 30 Jun 26
1 week half-term 26 May 26
= 10 weeks
Concert Date: 4th July
Autumn 2026:
15 Sep 26 – 8 Dec 26
1 week half-term 27 Oct 26
= 12 weeks
Concert Date: Sun 13 Dec 26?