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It’s
the most wonderful time of the year…......
It’s
that time of the year again folks when we dig out the big jumpers and the
woolly hats, decorate our instruments with silly amounts of tinsel and in
certain cases fill our hip flasks with weird and wonderful drinks.
That’s right, it’s time for caroling again!
A
gentle reminder……
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from
Dorothy about caroling and the need for
collectors.
At the time of going to press she has had only TWO collectors
letters returned!!
We need £8,000 for the Bandroom wall so we really need those collectors.
Please get those offers of help rolling in – NOW!
After all, the first caroling trip is on Wednesday (Yes, THIS
Wednesday!!!)
Calling
all Learners
There will be no more Saturday practices until 8th January.
This is not because we think you need a rest, but it is so that you
can come out and get cold and miserable like the rest of us!
Seriously,
we would be very glad of your help at as many of the caroling jobs as
possible.
Bring your instrument and a lyre if you have one, and wrap up warm
as you can – it is quite possible to play in gloves, though only
trombonists can play in mittens.
It would help if you let Dorothy know if you are expecting to come
so that you know exactly where we meet and we don’t set off without you.
If any parents, grandparents, relatives, friends could help with
collecting Dorothy would be overjoyed, please let her know!
 TIP
OF THE MONTH......
.......When
crossing water hold on to all removable parts of your instrument, this
should avoid losing parts such as your mouthpiece in to places like
Thornton Dale Beck! You wouldn’t be the first to do so and probably
won’t be the last! (Acting editor hangs head in shame!!)
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The
year that was 2004
.........
.......has been a lively one! In March we went to Darlington and came a
respectable 6th with Viscaya, ensuring that we stay in the 3rd
Section for at least another year.
Spring
cleaning led to the interesting discovery that only the glass in the
windows was holding the end wall of the bandroom up! So, just as we
thought we’d finished major fundraising.....
Next,
Robin resigned as Bandmaster because of family and work commitments! All thanks to Stewart T, Steve and Stewart W. who kept us
going over the summer. However
the autumn saw Robin admit to his addiction and return to the band!
A
sad loss to the band was our President Col. Tetley who passed away in
September. However his son,
Christopher, has taken over as President with fantastic enthusiasm.
Over
the year we welcomed Maggie to the cornet back row, Josephine to horn and
Michael L. to trombone. In September we waved goodbye to Josh and Heather
as they went off to Uni. Becki took over as principal - her heroism was
awesome as the front row vanished around her - Mary having completed her
year at BP also went back to St Andrews! We also saw the move of Will to
Euph and the re-appearance of Andrea as a front-row cornet. We look
forward to Megan joining us on horn and Matthew L. returning to the cornet
line-up in January.
So
now it’s December, let’s start looking forward to next year!
Birthdays
Ha ha – There is no escape from standing on your
chair!
Robin
- 13th
Helen S. - 22nd
Jack - 24th
If
I have missed you out, I'm really sorry and I hope you all enjoy(ed) your
Birthdays.
Christmas
Cards
Dorothy has asked me to remind you all that shortly she will be taking on
the role of Christmas Postie! The Christmas card box will open at her
house on December the 1st and final posting will be on the 19th.
So to take some of the hassle out of your Christmas cards, drop them down
to Dorothy and she will sort them out.
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Christmas
Social
Once
again it’s the festive season, and the word is that Stape are organising
again! Last year they hosted
a fantastic Buffet and Disco at Norton Bowling Club for all the Ryedale
Bands. This year it is to be
on 8th January at the Golf Club in Kirkbymoorside.
It will cost £12 for adults and £6 for children and should be a
really good night out! So, if you think you might like to go, put your name down on
the list in the bandroom or let Dorothy know as soon as possible.
Another
gentle reminder...
We
still need an editor for this newsletter! Please, Santa, send me a nice,
enthusiastic gossiphound who wants to undertake this essential role!
Oh well, HAPPY CHRISTMAS anyway!
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Dates
for your Diary
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1st
Dec
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Peasey
Hill Road 6.30-9.00
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5th
Dec
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Castle
Howard, 1.00-3.00
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6th
Dec
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Langton
Road 6.30-9.00
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8th
Dec
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Castle
Howard Road 6.30-9.00
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10th
Dec
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Wolds
Pubs 7.00-late
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11th
Dec
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Helmsley
Pubs 7.00-late
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12th
Dec
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Clifton
Moor Tesco 12.00-4.00
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13th
Dec
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Middlecave
Road 6.30-9.00
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15th
Dec
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Hambleton
Road 6.30-9.00
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17th
Dec
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A170
Pubs 7.00-late
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18th
Dec
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Malton
Marketplace 10.00-4.00
Harome Pubs 7.00-late
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19th
Dec
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Old
People’s homes etc.
2.30 -
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20th
Dec
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Swinton/Amotherby
6.30-9.00
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22nd
Dec
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Chase/Langley
Drive 6.30-9.00
Open House afterwards at Stallybrasses
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24th
Dec
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Street
Pubs 8.00-late
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5th
Jan
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Back
to band practices
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8th
Jan
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Learners
sessions start up again
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27th
Feb
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Area
Contest, Darlington
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27th
July
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Concert
at Old Malton
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