This year we have chosen to support the Alzheimer’s Society as our Charity of the Year and have donated £1600 to this very worthwhile cause. We would like to share the letter of thanks that we have recently received as it is you, our choir members and audiences that have made this possible.
And a certificate of thanks too.
The Alzheimer’s Society is our charity of the year and we were delighted to present another cheque to them at our last rehearsal, this time for the grand sum of £1000 !!
This was the amount raised from the sale of tickets for our Sounds of Summer 2024 concert in June.
Thanks to all our audience for contributing to such an important charity that supports research into Alzheimer’s and gives much needed help to sufferers and their families.
What a fabulous evening we all had yesterday at Marldon village hall joining the Last Night of the Proms. Great atmosphere, delicious food and great to see so many friends there.
Less than 2 weeks to go now – do come and join us to celebrate the Last Night of the Proms on 14th September at 7.30pm in Marldon Village Hall.
We will be having a light supper, a singalong of some of the old favourite songs, and joining up with the Albert Hall for the second half of the Last Night – all for £12. A cash bar is available too.
Tickets can be bought from Marldon newsagents or from Val – details on the poster below.
Look forward to seeing you1
We are delighted to invite you to join us for The Last Night of the Proms!!
We have run this event for many years now and it is always an evening of fun, singing, cheering and laughter. All the details are on the poster below but if you would like any further information please contact us via this website or by phoning Val on the mobile number below.
‘Sounds of Summer 2024’ went down a storm – “ A fabulous evening”, “this choir always gives its all”, “made me feel quite emotional” were some of the comments we received from the audience.
This was our first Summer concert for 5 years and we certainly sang our hearts out and we looked and felt good to be wearing our new choir uniform. We were also treated to some modern barbershop singing by the group ‘Soundwave’. Many thanks go to Kathy Snow our Musical Director and our Accompanist Julie Arrow.
All our profits will go to the Alzheimer’s society, and two representatives gave a short moving talk on the work that is being done locally. – keep your eyes peeled to find out how much we raised.
Presentation of cheque to Alzheimer’s Society from Bop til you Drop
We were very pleased to present to the Alzheimer’s Society a cheque for £600 that we raised at our recent ‘Bop ’til you Drop’ dance event. Not only did the Estuary Band play a great selection of music to dance to, but they also donated their fee to the Alzheimer’s Society. It was great to see so many people dancing and having a good time and raising money for a very deserving charity as well.
Marldon Community Choir is now 10 years old! Started by a few people in Marldon village, including our Musical Director Kathy Snow, we have now expanded to 40-50 members from Marldon and the local areas. We have performed Christmas concerts in Marldon Parish Church every year except during the Pandemic, and reinstated our Summer Concert this year at St John’s Church, Bridgetown.
As well as enjoying singing and meeting new friends we raise money to support local charities including Mayfield College, Rowcroft Hospice and Devon Air Ambulance, and national charities including Alzheimer’s Society. We also hold fun social events, walks and theatre outings for members and families and friends.
Do please come and join us! Contact us for any further information through our Contact page on this website, or on our Facebook page ‘Marldon Community Choir’. All are welcome!
Here it comes! Our Summer concert is coming soon! Tickets are already selling well, so do contact Val, or pop into Marldon Cards and News so you won’t miss out. Money raised will be donated to The Alzheimer’s Society.
The Sixteen, conducted by Harry Christophers is performing at Exeter Cathedral on the 9th May at 7:30pm. This year’s programme is about celebrating the art of imitation and parody, featuring Orlande de Lassus alongside a newly commissioned work by Bob Chilcott.
We are also offering an accompanying workshop at The Hall on the 11th May at 11:30am – 2:30pm for any keen amateur singers to explore the music inspired by The Sixteen’s Choral Pilgrimage.
Tickets are currently on sale and are available on our website for the concert and workshop. Purchases with both a concert and workshop ticket will also have a £5 discount on their total.
Marldon Community Choir 