Flint Male Voice Choir Diary Pages

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2010

Furnace Falls Ceredigion West Wales

Sunday, February 28th
The Scala Theatre in Prestatyn is a new venue for the choir. This old cinema in the High Street has been completely restored and converted into a concert hall by the "Friends of the Scala". The concert is to celebrate its re-opening and it should be a gala evening with the supporting artistes.

March 5th to 7th
Choir trip to Harrogate. Originally this was to give a concert for the Mayor of York's Charity Fund. It was all arranged, hotel, transport etc., but then we heard no more. Never mind, we will have a convivial weekend away without any responsibilities.

Annual Festival Concert at the Flint Pavilion Saturday, April 17th.
This concert is the only event we stage where all the profits go to choir funds and without the cash from it, our accounts look rather sick. Last year we invited the Glanaethwy Junior Choir and what an eye opener that was; we were all astonished at the tremendous sound and sheer exuberance of the young performers. This year the Senior Choir have accepted and they are renowned as the top school choir in Wales. Their performances in Côr Cymru (S4C) and "Last Choir Standing" have given them the status they deserve and we are honoured to perform with them. Don't miss this.

St.Ethelwolds Church, Shotton, Saturday, May 22nd
Another regular venue for the choir and once more we are happy to contribute to their funds. Leigh Parish Church, Lancashire, Saturday, June 12th. We have sung here before as one of our Lancashire excursions, this time it is to help with an appeal (no pun intended) to save the church bells. The venue is a traditional Anglican building, wonderful acoustic and a real pleasure to perform in. We always look forward to Lancashire.

Flint Festival, Opening Concert, Saturday, July 3rd.
This year the Flint Festival runs from 3rd to 17th July and we are pleased to open this worthy event at the Gwynedd School. By popular demand we have re-invited Ysgol Glanaethwy Junior Choir to appear. They were so delighted with their reception here in 2009 and are really looking forward to this time. Once again, don't miss this one.

Saturday, July 11th. Moyor of Flint's Civic Sunday.
Emaus Methodist Church Each year the new Mayor elect chooses a local church in which to hold the Civic Service and this year Emauis has been chosen.. Emaus, on Holywell Road in Flint, is the spiritual home of the choir and where rehearsals are held twice a week. Although the church area is relatively small, the adjacent hall, the old schoolroom, will hold nearly as many and with the dividing screens removed will allow the choir to augment the service with a performance. We always invite the new Mayor to be the choir's President and sincerely hope the offer will be accepted once again so that we can offer support in this most worthy occasion.

Monday July 26th to Thursday 29th. Interceltic Festival, Arviles, Spain.
These Festivals are meat and drink to the choir after 5 appearances at the Lorient event. Arviles in northern Spain, a coastal town, part of Asturias, have invited us for 3 days to bring a bit of Wales into their lives. We are very happy to oblige. We don't know quite what to expect, but rest assured we won't be letting our name down or the name of Flint.

Sunday August 8th. Holy Trinity Church, Llandudno.
The Sunday night concerts here were very popular with holiday makers until they had to be curtailed while repairs were carried out to the church building. They will be revived this year and the choir will be performing on two occasions. We used to go every year and make it a wonderful social night as well as being musically very satisfying. It will be quite nostalgic to return.

Gladstone Theatre, Port Sunlight. Saturday 28th August.
In 2009 we appeared at this unique venue for the first time and were so well received the management could not wait to book us again. We are very flattered, especially when you see the quality of the artistes they have there. The theatre is a true community effort and puts on events throughout the year in a truly professional manner. We will try and uphold their standards.

Sunday September 5th. Holy Trinity Church, Llandudno.
This month had been reserved for the Interceltic Festival, but now that is in July we have space for the second visit to Holy Trinity as described above.

Sunday October 10th. Wedding at Llyndir Hall, Rosset.
This is the post wedding celebration rather than part of a church service. Never having done one before we are not quite sure what to expect, but that's show business. Let's hope we can entertain the guests before they start the disco.

Saturday October 16th.Flint High School, Flint Young Musician Competition,
This will be the 24th year for this prestigious event and we have decided to make a double change. Our normal date has been March, but there is so much going on for young musicians at this time, that we have decided on the autumn, to see if this makes any difference to the entrants. Over the years the Armoury Masonic Hall has been very kind to the competition, but changes to their set up has made the evening concert quite difficult. Flint High School has welcomed us with open arms and their drama theatre has the intimate atmosphere ideal for young performers. It will also enable the choir to sing during the final adjudications. Contact the Choir Secretary for details.

Friday October 22nd. Hafan Deg, Treuddyn,
The concert is in the school hall. We have performed here many times, not least many years ago in their eisteddfod, probably best forgotten.

Sunday November 14th. Remembrance Day Parade.
We are here to support the Royal British Legion at the Cenotaph on Chapel Street and help with the hymn singing. A most moving ceremony and very well attended.

Annual Charity Concert, December 12th.
The choir host this concert to help local charities and voluntary organisations that would be unable to host a concert on their own. They sell the tickets and get the proceeds for themselves. Now in its umpteenth year and as successful as ever A great way to welcome the festive season. Weddings. From time to time the choir are asked to assist at wedding ceremonies, both to aid in the hymn singing and to entertain while the congregation assembles and during the register signing. If any couple wish to avail themselves of this service, please contact us through the Concert Secretary, Gwyn Hughes on 01352 761889 Thanks.



Diary Page 2010 Furnace Falls Ceredigion West Wales Sunday, February 28th The Scala Theatre in Prestatyn is a new venue for the choir. This old cinema in the High Street has been completely restored and converted into a concert hall by the "Friends of the Scala". The concert is to celebrate its re-opening and it should be a gala evening with the supporting artistes. March 5th to 7th Choir trip to Harrogate. Originally this was to give a concert for the Mayor of York's Charity Fund. It was all arranged, hotel, transport etc., but then we heard no more. Never mind, we will have a convivial weekend away without any responsibilities. Annual Festival Concert at the Flint Pavilion Saturday, April 17th. This concert is the only event we stage where all the profits go to choir funds and without the cash from it, our accounts look rather sick. Last year we invited the Glanaethwy Junior Choir and what an eye opener that was; we were all astonished at the tremendous sound and sheer exuberance of the young performers. This year the Senior Choir have accepted and they are renowned as the top school choir in Wales. Their performances in Côr Cymru (S4C) and "Last Choir Standing" have given them the status they deserve and we are honoured to perform with them. Don't miss this. St.Ethelwolds Church, Shotton, Saturday, May 22nd Another regular venue for the choir and once more we are happy to contribute to their funds. Leigh Parish Church, Lancashire, Saturday, June 12th. We have sung here before as one of our Lancashire excursions, this time it is to help with an appeal (no pun intended) to save the church bells. The venue is a traditional Anglican building, wonderful acoustic and a real pleasure to perform in. We always look forward to Lancashire. Flint Festival, Opening Concert, Saturday, July 3rd. This year the Flint Festival runs from 3rd to 17th July and we are pleased to open this worthy event at the Gwynedd School. By popular demand we have re-invited Ysgol Glanaethwy Junior Choir to appear. They were so delighted with their reception here in 2009 and are really looking forward to this time. Once again, don't miss this one. Saturday, July 11th. Moyor of Flint's Civic Sunday. Emaus Methodist Church Each year the new Mayor elect chooses a local church in which to hold the Civic Service and this year Emauis has been chosen.. Emaus, on Holywell Road in Flint, is the spiritual home of the choir and where rehearsals are held twice a week. Although the church area is relatively small, the adjacent hall, the old schoolroom, will hold nearly as many and with the dividing screens removed will allow the choir to augment the service with a performance. We always invite the new Mayor to be the choir's President and sincerely hope the offer will be accepted once again so that we can offer support in this most worthy occasion. Monday July 26th to Thursday 29th. Interceltic Festival, Arviles, Spain. These Festivals are meat and drink to the choir after 5 appearances at the Lorient event. Arviles in northern Spain, a coastal town, part of Asturias, have invited us for 3 days to bring a bit of Wales into their lives. We are very happy to oblige. We don't know quite what to expect, but rest assured we won't be letting our name down or the name of Flint. Sunday August 8th. Holy Trinity Church, Llandudno. The Sunday night concerts here were very popular with holiday makers until they had to be curtailed while repairs were carried out to the church building. They will be revived this year and the choir will be performing on two occasions. We used to go every year and make it a wonderful social night as well as being musically very satisfying. It will be quite nostalgic to return. Gladstone Theatre, Port Sunlight. Saturday 28th August. In 2009 we appeared at this unique venue for the first time and were so well received the management could not wait to book us again. We are very flattered, especially when you see the quality of the artistes they have there. The theatre is a true community effort and puts on events throughout the year in a truly professional manner. We will try and uphold their standards. Sunday September 5th. Holy Trinity Church, Llandudno. This month had been reserved for the Interceltic Festival, but now that is in July we have space for the second visit to Holy Trinity as described above. Sunday October 10th. Wedding at Llyndir Hall, Rosset. This is the post wedding celebration rather than part of a church service. Never having done one before we are not quite sure what to expect, but that's show business. Let's hope we can entertain the guests before they start the disco. Saturday October 16th.Flint High School, Flint Young Musician Competition, This will be the 24th year for this prestigious event and we have decided to make a double change. Our normal date has been March, but there is so much going on for young musicians at this time, that we have decided on the autumn, to see if this makes any difference to the entrants. Over the years the Armoury Masonic Hall has been very kind to the competition, but changes to their set up has made the evening concert quite difficult. Flint High School has welcomed us with open arms and their drama theatre has the intimate atmosphere ideal for young performers. It will also enable the choir to sing during the final adjudications. Contact the Choir Secretary for details. Friday October 22nd. Hafan Deg, Treuddyn, The concert is in the school hall. We have performed here many times, not least many years ago in their eisteddfod, probably best forgotten. Sunday November 14th. Remembrance Day Parade. We are here to support the Royal British Legion at the Cenotaph on Chapel Street and help with the hymn singing. A most moving ceremony and very well attended. Annual Charity Concert, December 12th. The choir host this concert to help local charities and voluntary organisations that would be unable to host a concert on their own. They sell the tickets and get the proceeds for themselves. Now in its umpteenth year and as successful as ever A great way to welcome the festive season. Weddings. From time to time the choir are asked to assist at wedding ceremonies, both to aid in the hymn singing and to entertain while the congregation assembles and during the register signing. If any couple wish to avail themselves of this service, please contact us through the Concert Secretary, Gwyn Hughes on 01352 761889 Thanks. © Copyright 2008: The Flint Male Voice Choir Webpages designed and maintained by David Anthony Fink