November 2018
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Tuning up for the festive season!
Next Stoke Gifford community forum
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
The next Community Engagement Forum (CEF) for Stoke Gifford, UWE and Cheswick takes place at Little Stoke Community Hall BS34 6HR on Wednesday 28th November, starting at 1pm. South Gloucestershire Council’s CEFs, previously known as Safer and Stronger Community Groups, are about listening and responding to local people’s real issues. People in their communities know best what works for them and what their real needs are. CEFs have been developed through working with various partner agencies including Avon & Somerset Police, Avon Fire & Rescue, health authorities, town & parish councils and local organisations. To find out more, visit www. southglos.gov.uk/cef or phone the community engagement team on 01454 868113.
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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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