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It’s
back to that time again...
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the start of the academic year, new schools, new universities and the
parting of the ways!
And a new start!
Buy
a Brick!
The
“Buy a Brick” campaign is now well under way.
With over £500 raised so far we have covered our costs and are now
well into profit!
So if you haven’t sold the tickets Jane issued you with – shame
on you! Get selling!
NOW! We
really need the money – so does Tim!
Well
done…..
…on
all those fantastic exam results.
William H. and Matthew L. have both secured university places , but
have taken pity on us – they are both taking a gap year, so we haven’t
lost them yet! (But see above!)
Jack, Chris, Andrew and Nicole have also done really well in their exams –
congratulations all round!
Congratulations, too, to Jane, who has been appointed as Deputy Mayor of
Malton.
We now have friends in high places!!
A
Gentleman of leisure!
You may have gathered that Brian has retired from teaching and is enjoying
a well-earned respite from the delights of the classroom!
No doubt, he now has the time to apply his skills to getting the
band into shape!!
A
big Thank You…
…
to the band for helping to make Mary and Stewart’s wedding such a
memorable occasion.
It added an extra dimension to a lovely day and was widely
appreciated by all!
The
Band Room
As
you can see, work on repairing and restoring the band room is well under
way!
So keep fundraising – we need the money to pay for it!
And we’ll need to think about redecorating as well – which will
mean more fundraising!!
Punctuality!
A gentle nudge!
Please can people turn up to band practice on time!
A 7.30 start means that we need to be ready to play at 7.30!
That means in your seat, with your music, warmed –up, with your
mutes, valve oil, brain, whatever!
This
will enable us to leave on time and spare the residents of Swinton, lots of
noise late in the evening!
Do
you know someone keen to learn?
There are some
instruments available so if you know anyone of any age who’d like to
start in learners, now would be a good time for them to start. Get in
touch with Dorothy, Steve or Catherine for further details.
New
Trustee
As a result of Ray’s death, a
vacancy arose for a trustee (the people who nominally own the Band’s
assets).
The committee discussed this and unanimously decided to appoint Jane
to this responsibility!
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Fond
farewells!
As you may have realised we
have bid a farewell to Robin as he moves back to playing for
Kirkbymoorside Band.
We are very grateful to Steve who will be once again holding the
fort (and the baton!) until we can find a new bandmaster!
Andrea will also be transferring her loyalties across
Ryedale.
We wish them both well with their banding !
Nicole is also finding that the pressure of school work does not fit with
banding so is leaving us to concentrate on school work. Good luck and best
wishes to you all!!
STOP PRESS
We are also having to say goodbye to Matthew L. who is heading off to
Huddersfield to take a degree in Music.
50+
Club
As
we come towards the start of a new season for the 50+ Club, we still need
more people to join it.
Ask Brian for more details!
Birthdays!
Ha
ha – There is no escape from standing on your chair!
4th
September - Lizzie (21st!!)
7th
September – Stewart
11th September – Nicole (18th!!)
16th September – Jessica
17th September – Kath
19th September – Hedley
27th September – William H.
28th September – Josh
30th September – Ruth H.
(21st!!)
If
I have missed you out, I'm really sorry and I hope you all enjoy(ed) your
Birthdays.
Best
Wishes…
…
to David and Jude
and
… to Andrea and Robin
as both couples get married this month!
Dorothy is collecting for a wedding present for Andrea and Robin from the
band.
If you want to contribute please get it to her ASAP! Attention
all Learners.
Learners’ sessions have now
resumed!
If you are not going to be at a session PLEASE let Dorothy know!
If you let Steve or me know as well, so much the better, but
Dorothy will pass it on to us.
It is very depressing for us to sit in an empty Bandroom on a
Saturday evening waiting for people not to turn up!
PLEASE LET US KNOW!
Band
Calendar
As you may recall, last
Christmas, I produced a calendar of photos from the year in aid of band
funds costing £5.00.
As next year marks the band’s 70th anniversary, we have
decided that the next calendar will feature archive photos as well as some
from this year.
It would make production easier if I have some idea of the number
required.
I’ll put up a list in the Bandroom for people to sign with
numbers they might like!
Also if you have old photos which might be useful – please can you let
me borrow them to scan or re-photograph!
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