2019 Entertainment
Verwood Choral Society
Verwood Choral Society was formed over 30 years ago and performs two concerts every year. Each concert raises money for a local charity which is chosen by the members. Over the years we have raised many thousands of pounds which have helped the charities we have chosen. We sing a mix of musical styles some religious and some secular, some old some new. There are no auditions and we welcome new members, male and female and if you enjoy singing please get in touch either by contacting the Chairman or one of
our members. Our Director of Music, Mrs Ann Mayo was a founding member of the choir and guides us through our weekly rehearsals. Our next concert is on Saturday 7th December at The Methodist Church, Vicarage Road, Verwood starting at 7pm. Tickets will be available on the door. If you have any questions about joining our choir or attending our concert please contact me, Sue Longstaff, Chairman on 01202 829212 or on line at sumlon@hotmail.co.uk.
Bournemouth Fellowship Band The Fellowship Band, full title, The Bournemouth Area Fellowship Band of The Salvation Army was formed as part of the centenary celebrations for the commencement of the work of The Salvation Army in the Bournemouth area, which took place in 1885. As part of the celebrations, the idea was conceived of forming a special band comprising of predominantly retired bandsmen from the area to support the 100thanniversary event. Surprisingly quickly a band was assembled. Celebrations over the bandsmen decided not to disband but continue playing together, and have done for the last nearly 45 years. Today the band comprises men and women with links to the movement, some having been Salvation Army bandsmen for over
fifty years plus. The average age is certainly over 75. The band has a couple of rules. The band very rarely accept evening bookings, and in thirty-five years the band has never marched! The Fellowship Band, about 35 in number, meet for rehearsal once a fortnight while completing numerous engagements during the year, Bournemouth bandstands, garden fetes, concerts for various clubs etc. Ferndown Christmas Light Switch-on is just one the carolling bookings the band will undertake, between now and Christmas Eve. Retirement homes, WI Carol Service, Christmas carols for folks with adult learning difficulties, seasonal music for relatives commemorating the death of a loved during
the year. Providing music for the Mayor of Poole Christmas Carol Concert, just an example of the varied band programme. Each year the band nominates a charity, this year the band is supporting the work of The Salvation Army in meeting the need of those 'captured' by Human Trafficking. The Bournemouth Area Band is delighted to be asked to support the Ferndown Christmas Lights Switchon and extends Yuletide greetings to all.
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