NG16 JUNE/JULY 2021

CARLTON MALE VOICE CHOIR - Do you have a male voice?
Yes? Then we need you. Regardless of age or even gender, if
you like singing and have a voice that can fit into one of our
4 TTBB singing sections; why not come along and give it a
go, you will be welcomed by our friendly group and helped
along every step of the way. We can be found at Gedling
Road Methodist Church NG4 3EX every Wednesday from
7:00 to 9:30pm or send us a message via our facebook page,
just search for us and we will respond to you. Alternatively,
email: choirsec.cmvc@gmail.com or go through our website
at carltonmvc.org
GEM CONNECTION - the Gems returned to live rehearsals
from May 20th in Kirk Hallam Social Club. This is to be our
brand-new rehearsal venue following the devastating fire
which gutted Harrington Junior School in May last year.
The Chorus have been working hard on health and safety
and safeguarding, putting things in place so we can return to
live rehearsals safely, although numbers will be reduced until
the release of restrictions that will allow us to meet normally.
The Gems have continued to meet weekly over the past year
via Zoom sessions run expertly by Karen Searson who was
voted Barber Shopper Of The Year.
Unfortunately, we are unable to welcome any prospective
new members at present but anyone wishing to make
enquiries about the chorus can visit our web site at
www.gemconnection.org
EASTWOOD COLLIERIES’ MALE VOICE CHOIR - despite
having our centenary celebrations interrupted by the
Covid-19 pandemic, ECMVC has not been idle. We have
been holding weekly online practice sessions for almost a
year and have produced six virtual choir videos, featuring
those members who wished to participate (and who could
manage the technology!) These videos have enabled us
to keep in touch with our friends and supporters and have
demonstrated that we are still alive and kicking! And we’ve
received some great feedback, for which we’re extremely
grateful – makes us feel loved and wanted!
We’re in the process of planning our return to singing
together but, in the meantime, you can view all our virtual
choir videos and much, much more on our YouTube channel
(the latest one is a Gareth Malone arrangement of the highly
appropriate ‘We Shall Overcome’). You can either Google
‘ECMVC YouTube channel’ or go straight to YouTube and
search for ‘ECMVC’.
For more info: Ian Webster, Secretary (07802 758223);
email: info@ecmvc.org; or find us on Facebook, Twitter and
Instagram. We’re always looking for new recruits!
THE ACAPELLA WORKSHOP - (Previously known as
Nottingham Voice Collective!) An accessible, fun monthly
Saturday sing, ideal for beginners. Open to everyone over 16
and we do a new song each month, in harmony.
Book your place on the workshop at www.acapellawithabi.
com. You’ll receive lyrics, a Meeting ID and a password to
join the workshop. Fun, informal and friendly.
NEXT WORKSHOP: Saturday 12th June, 1-2pm
NOTTINGHAM AND DISTRICT SOCIETY OF ORGANISTS
(NDSO) - A society for pipe organ and choral music. Enjoy
the benefits of membership to include visits to hear and play
organs locally and further afield, workshops, talks, charity
events, annual lunches, member recitals plus a glossy
magazine. No matter what your ability or age, meet like
minded people who share advice and encouragement on the
instrument in a supportive environment, whilst accessing
many organs from the home to the cathedral. Search ‘Notts
Organists’ online, contact Denis on 07815 510411/01773
746890 or email us at ndsosecretary@gmail.com to take up
our introductory offer!
ROCK ‘N’ SOUL SINGERS - Our plans to meet up for
rehearsals are on hold until the government lockdown
restrictions allow groups to meet indoors. We hope small
groups will be able to have outdoor singing practice, but
nothing is confirmed yet. Meanwhile we would like to take
the opportunity to thank the five choir members who have
done so much to keep us all connected and learning new
items. Their contribution has been considerable and will
have made all the difference when we can at last move on.
Visit www.rocknsoul.org.uk or facebook.com/
rocknsoulsingers for links to our recordings and all contact
information.
VIRTUAL CARRINGTON TRIANGLE FOLK CLUB - runs
every Wednesday evening until we can go upstairs at
the Gladstone again. If you would like to sing or play an
instrument or just listen, mail Marion: m.smalley@ntlworld.
com and she will send you an e-mail with the zoom ID,
passcode and other information.