The Big Wheel’s Big Day Out

Our next public appearance is at the Big Wheel's Day Out at Nottingham Castle, along with the Major Oak Chorus.

We are appearing at the opening ceremony, at about 11.00 am and performing in front of the Lord Mayor Of Nottingham, Councillor Jeannie Packer.

The festivities start at about 11am. Come and check us out - it's free!
The quartet will be performing a couple of songs about 11.15, then I'm sure there will be some "ad hoc" singing after that.

Cancer Research Event - Nottingham

Still recovering from last night's Cancer Research fund raising dinner at the Council House in Nottingham City Centre.

Because of the Friday evening traffic, only Mick and Ron and Mandy from KLEA vision were there on time, so we entertained the guests as they arrived with a selection of Christmas Carols, then breathed a huge sigh of relief when Chris and Rob walked through the doors about 30minutes later!!

The evening went extremely well, with our friend Nigel dressed up as Santa, and the aforementioned Mandy joining us in a couple of songs as well as acting as our official photographer.



The highlight would have to be the 12 days of Christmas, with the guests jumping up and miming all the actions - six geese a-laying doesn't bear thinking about!!!!

We were priviliged to be able to use the Lord Mayor's parlour as a changing/warm-up room and were treated by the organisers to as much food and drink as we wanted - perhaps it's a good thing we were all driving.

All in all a very good evening and a certain satisfaction in knowing that we were able to support this very worthwhile cause.

The Blenders singing for Janina and her mother Yanina and guests at the Ania Polish Restaurant in Nottingham.

I must say the food looked fantastic, and it was very difficult to resist the temptation to snaffle some as the waiter carried it by us.

We were very well received and picked up another booking from one of the guests.

Incidentally, the hats are optional!!!!

Birthday Parties and Workshops

Another busy weekend for the Blenders.
Saturday Rob and I are participating in the Northern Barbershop Alliance workshop day in Sheffield along with members of most of the Barbershop Choruses in the area, to be followed by an afterglow (an evening of ad-hoc singing, eating and drinking ) at a social club in Sheffield.

On Sunday we are rehearsing our Christmas package plus singing at a birthday party in a Polish restaurant in Nottingham. Back to work on Monday and a Chorus rehearsal on Tuesday - if any of us have a voice left!!!

Sound Celebration Show

November 29th Sees us at the "Sound Celebration " show, which celebrates the first 5 years of the Major Oak Chorus.

Along with the Chorus itself, there are three quartets appearing. Special Blend, 4 Blokes Singin' and a ladies quartet from Nottingham, Blush.

The show is free but there is limited seating for 200 people.

A chance for people to enjoy quality singing for nowt.