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We were sad to learn of the death of Ken Doran, a long-standing Baritone and former Chairman of the choir. He was an absolute gentleman and will be sadly missed.
Christmas was a great success for us.
We had a busy Christmas schedule, but we were disappointed when the Beverley Festival of Christmas was called off due to storm Darragh, but we had several very successful concerts: Friday 13th December we were at Brough Golf Club at 7.30pm, and then our main Christmas concert, Prelude to Christmas, was in Toll Gavel United Church on Sunday 15th December from 2.15pm.
Then we sang tradition carols in various pubs in the area.
The Barrel, Walkington from 7.30pm, Wednesday 18th December
Goodmanham Arms from 7.30pm, Thursday 19th December
Dog & Duck Beverley from 7.30pm, Monday 23rd December.
Saturday 23rd November
We had another well received concert, this time in Dewsbury Minster. It was a fair way to go, travelling by coach, but with an early concert start (7pm) we were all home by 11pm.
Thankfully the snow had all disappeared by the time we arrived in Dewsbury, and even the rain from storm Bert had stopped.
Tuesday 19th November
There was a large turn out for Charles Laing’s funeral, showing what a popular man he was. The choir sang 3 songs, You’ll Never Walk Alone as he was carried in, World in Union while everyone saw photos of Charles and Rachie while everyone walked out. Bernard Norris and Nigel Clarke had the privilege of helping to carry Charles in to the crematorium.
Concert in Walkington
Friday 8th November
Our concert in the Ferguson Fawsitt for the Beverley Rotary Club was very well received.
Charles Laing’s family were at the concert, and they found it very moving, and a good tribute for Charles.
Sadly we have to announce the death of Charles Laing.
He was a long-standing member of the baritones, and a valued member of the choir.
He will be greatly missed.
Singing to a packed audience at Beverley Minster 25th October 2024.
Group photo before our next performance.
A truly wonderful experience.
The very talented Amy did a wonderful solo piece composed by Grieg.
Support from some of our choristers, with Driffield Male Voice Choir Concert at 7th Day Adventist Church, Hull.
Another fantastic concert here at our home in Toll Gavel, Beverley, with the Driffield Male Voice Choir.
Another great concert for Hornsea Lions.
27 September 2024.
Ready to perform with two fantastic solo acts, Fern and Danielle.
Wonderful solo pieces from Fern.
Beautiful songs sung by Danielle.
Singing at the United Reformed Church in Hornsea.
Severn Valley Railway Tour.
Some photos of us singing in and around Kidderminster.
17th August 2024.
Starting in Kidderminster Station.
Singing at Bridgnorth Station.
Singing in Highley at the Engine House and museum.
Preparing to sing this evening at the main event in Kidderminster Station.
Here we go! A great evening for us and the other choirs.
Harold celebrating his 90th birthday on Wednesday 7 August 2024.
We all want to wish you a very happy, special birthday.
Our new red top choir uniform.
Looking very smart in our new casual dress.
Videos of two songs we did for Rona and Tony.
Enjoy
When I Fall in Love
Aya NGena
Chairman’s charity concert held in June helped to raise money from ticket sales for the Beverley Community Lift.
Sunday 7th July, Singing at the Goodmanham Arms
We had great fun singing at the Goodmanham Arms, Goodmanham. It’s a shame we had the wrong weather, so our audience had to huddle underneath umbrellas.
Saturday 27th April Concert at Cherry Burton
Our first concert of the year was at St Michael and All Angels Church in Cherry Burton and was very well received. We had a different format to usual with 4 separate soloists breaking up the choir songs: John Chapman, Chris Szafran, Liz Wilson and Albert Newberry entertained the full audence with a very varied selection of songs, and the audience had great fun joining in with the “Glory, Glory Hallelujahs” from our finale of Battle Hymn.
It’s sad to say that we’ve heard that our previous choir Chairman, Nick Hart, has died.
Nick was a lovely and talented man who gave his time generously to the choir, and will be very sadly missed. He was a talented surgeon, had a lovely Bass voice, and a talent for playing the bagpipes.
He departed from this world on 1st March 2024, aged 73, at Dove House Hospice Hull, leaving behind a legacy of extraordinary and selfless service. Beloved husband of Shirley, much loved dad to Tim, Adrian, and Stephanie. Any donations are welcome in Nick’s memory for any of his chosen charities, all close to his heart. Humber Rescue, Welcome House Hull, Dove House Hospice, who cared for him in his last few weeks.
His funeral will take place in St John Catholic Church, Beverley at 10.45am on Wednesday 20th March. Then from 12.30 at Haltemprice Crematorium.
Sadly we’ve heard that a former president of the choir, and also a great singer has died.
Andrew Eastwood