Southwell Rotary Club

Last night we performed at the Saracen's Head Southwell, for the annual Southwell Rotary Club Christmas Dinner. What a wonderful audience.

We sang around the tables as they had their meal, then after a short break, we did a more formal set, including all the idiocy and silliness that we are well known for. During this set, the Rotarians were "hijacked" by the Lions Santa Claus, who went around the tables collecting for charity, while we provided a festive backing by singing Jingle Bells.

I was especially pleased to see Santa, as it gave me an opportunity to give him my presents list and save a stamp.

We would like to say a big thank you to William for inviting us, and for the wonderful hospitality we were shown.  Also a big thanks to the receptionist at the Saracen's Head who kindly opened a room for us to warm up in.

This was our last performance of 2009.  We are all looking forward to a break over Christmas before we start learning new material for 2010.

Merry Christmas everybody

Busy busy busy.

Thursday evening saw us entertaining a group of people at the Gotham (nr Nottingham) community centre at an event organised by the Womens Institute.

Mick had left his hat at the Cornmill pub, so we made him wear a Santa hat! We had a whale of a time, with the audience joining in with the Christmas songs at the end, and then the ladies gave us a salad dinner, some cakes and a pot plant each (!)

Sunday 13th we were at the Cornmill again, but this time we had ladies quartet Elixir guesting with us, in an absolutely packed pub. A highlight was when we sang Happy Birthday to a youg lady called Helen who was celebrating her eighteenth birthday - happy birthday Helen.


We performed our Christmas package, complete with Jingle Bells, which the kids reallly seemed to appreciate, and once again the staff were absolutely fantastic. 

Elixer were really good, in fact considering this was their very first time singing in public, they were amazing.

Mandy, thir lead joined us in our final song, The Lion Sleeps Tonight, helping Mick out on the tenor part, which rounded off a really good afternoon.

  

Guests and Food!!

I'm very pleased to announce that we have a special guest appearance at the Cornmill, Beeston on December 13th.

New ladies quartet Elixir will be joining us. Although all Elixir members are seasoned barbershoppers, this will be the very first time they have ever performed in public in this configuration.

Both quartets will be singing Christmas songs as well as their normal repoirtoires, so if you're in the area, drop in and say hello.

Now, besides the excellent food, good surroundings and Special Blend, there's yet another reason to visit the Cormill!

Our normal performance times are between 2.00pm and about 4.30.

The venue address is
Swiney Way,
Beeston,
Nottingham, 
NG9 6GX