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Long Service Awards
Long Service award – David Rowe (10 years)
Long Service award – David Stamp (10 years) |
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HEDLEY CURNOW receiving his award for 35 years service
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William (Billy) Blackmore receives his awards from the Choir President for no less than 55 years’ service.
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60th Anniversary Tea Party |
This party was held at Mabe Youth and Community Hall on Sunday 11th April and was very well attended by a mixed company of concert Chairpersons, Guest Artists, Supporters, Friends and choir members. Various memorabilia of the Choir were produced and displayed including many interesting old photographs and records.
All agreed that the event was a grand celebration of the choir’s existence over the last 60 years and expressed the wish to be back again in 10 years’ time. Excellent refreshments were made available by the stalwart band of ladies who continue to amaze with the range of fare on offer – much appreciated by those present. |
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CHOIR TOUR 2010 (21st - 25th April) |
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Our founder members enjoyed themselves
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Later the Choir and supporters spent some happy hours exploring Salisbury and its famous cathedral
After the Bournemouth Concert members of the police choir came back to our hotel for the “Afterglow"...
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...some more than others!
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All those who went on this tour thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
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WILL BUNCE THE PHOTOGRAPHER |
Will Bunce, a student at Cornwall University (Tremough Campus) was in his final year of a degree course in photography and as well as taking some portraits of individual choir members – for use as part of his project – Will took the following photograph from the public gardens of Greenbank, Falmouth, overlooking Flushing in the background.
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CORNWALL FEDERATION OF MALE VOICE CHOIRS |
In February 16 choristers from Nankersey took part in a Concert at St Michael’s Church, Newquay in aid of the Australian Bush Fire Memorial.
The concert raised over £1000. |
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| A “Gaggle” of Nankersey Basses |
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The whole ensemble – approximately 150 singers. |
At the Cornwall Music Festival held at Truro Methodist Church in March Nankersey Male Choir retained the HEATHCOAT CUP !
MALE VOICE CHOIRS ( OPEN )
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2009
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Marathon News
Robert WOOD (Baritone) successfully completed the London Marathon and John SEWELL (Bass) successfully completed the Tresco Marathon.
Their efforts have benefited charities by several hundreds of pounds.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THEM BOTH
At the Cornwall Music Festival held at Truro Methodist Church on 12th March the Choir performed in 2 sections.
MALE VOICE CHOIRS ( OPEN ) - Nankersey were the WINNERS and received the HEATHCOAT CUP !
CHOIRS over 30 VOICES - Nankersey were the WINNERS and received the ISABEL TREBILCOCK HOWARD SHIELD !
Congratulations all round but especially to our Musical Director and Accompanist!
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| Open Evening/Practice session held at Penryn College on 19th January” Photo: Toby Weller. |
The following Members were awarded Long service certificates.
40 years – Albert Thomas
25 years – Tony Snellgrove
25 years – Dennis Smitheram
10 years – Chris Harvey
10 years – Barry Jose
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| 2008
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Nankersey singers were prominently identified in the BBC TV programme “Songs of Praise” – the director must have been impressed with the absence of music sheets!
The Choir participated in 2 weddings and a number of funerals in addition of course to a full programme of concerts up and down Cornwall.
As usual the fund raising activities – our Summer Fete, the Harvest Festival and Christmas Draw and the Coffee Morning/Sale were well attended and successful.
In November Nankersey took part in the 25th Anniversary of the Cornish Federation concert held at Newquay in a Gala evening along with Newquay/Pelynt and Eastern Area MVC’s. |
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The following Members were awarded Long service certificates.
Long Service award – Sidney Bryant (30 years)
Long Service award – David Tucker (15 years)
Long Service award – Brian Brewer (40 years)
Long Service award – Roger Furse (35 years)
Long Service award – David PINHAY (35 years)
Long Service award – Roy GARSIDE (10 years)
Long Service award – Dennis MOSES (10 years)
Long Service award – Ronald EYRE (10 years)
Long Service award – David BEATTIE (10 years)
Long Service award – Frederick HIGMAN (40 years)
Long Service award – David MEDLYN (20 years) |
Visit to Burry Port, South Wales
11th – 13th April 2008
Forty five members and 57 supporters repaid last year’s visit to Cornwall of the Burry Port MVC.
The only hotel in the area capable of accommodating this number was The Ivybush Royal Hotel in Carmarthen, some 15 miles from Burry Port. As the concert on the Saturday included both choirs, Nankersey was joined in the hotel by Burry Port on the Friday evening for a rehearsal followed by significant singing (and drinking!) in the Hotel bar. Several Burry Port wives and partners also attended and a jolly time was had by all.
On the Saturday morning after breakfast our party had the choice of staying in Carmarthen (a busy county town with a covered market and interesting shops) or going on a mini-excursion to the National Botanic Garden of Wales, returning via the scenic Towy valley arriving back at the hotel in time to explore Carmarthen briefly.
After an early dinner, our two coaches eventually managed to arrive at the Burry Port Memorial Hall for the concert performance. This was graced with the presence of Cheryl Rosevear (soprano) who captivated her audience as our guest artiste displaying tremendous talent and vivacity.
The main beneficiary of the concert was the Llanelli Gateway Club.
After the splendid provision of refreshments by the Burry Port ladies at the Royal British Legion club, the Choir and supporters returned to Carmarthen thoroughly happy with the evening’s efforts.
Sunday morning saw us paying a brief visit to Cardiff Bay before returning to Cornwall. |
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Cheryl Rosevear |
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