November 2018
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Tuning up for the festive season!
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By Sue Callow, Stokes Singers e may not have started Christmas shopping just yet but Stokes Singers have a few new festive tunes in our repertoire already! Our autumn rehearsals at Coniston Community Centre are going well and we’ve been pleased to welcome new singers who’ve quickly settled in to our 30-strong mixed choir. Our two musical directors, Phil Lawrence and Sian Walters, have chosen a great mix of traditional and modern music in preparation for our Christmas concert. On Saturday 8th December, we’ll return to the Church of Christ the King in Bradley Stoke for our annual celebration of all things festive. We are especially pleased to confirm that our guests will be Oldland Brass who will accompany the traditional carols as well as playing their own choice of music. Founded
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in 2002, the ensemble is led by Bob Lavis and comprises cornets, flugelhorn, tenor horn, euphonium and bass. Such an unconventional line up demands some skilful arrangements from Bob resulting in a repertoire that covers everything from ‘Mozart to Modern’ and we look forward to welcoming the players. Tickets will be on sale from mid-November from choir
members or from Liz on 01454 614148. Our summer concert at the same venue was a sell out so please get your ticket in advance to be sure of your seat. For further information visit our website www.stokessingers. org.uk where we will soon be announcing the nominated charity for the evening. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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Bradley Stoke Town Council’s Leisure, Youth & Amenities Committee approved the following service level agreements at its meeting held on 15th October 2018: • Service Level Agreement of £1,700 for 2018/19 to Bouncing Babies (a weekly parent and baby session held at the Jubilee Centre) • Youth Service Level Agreement of £2,300 for 2018/19 to Bradley Stoke Youth Football Club • Service Level Agreement of £2,404 for 2018/19 to Four Towns & Vale Link Transport Bradley Stoke Town Council has a range of grant funding streams which eligible groups and organisations can apply for. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/bstc-grants or phone the town council office on 01454 205020. Groups can also apply to South Gloucestershire ward councillors for funding. For details, visit www.southglos.gov.uk/MAF
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