Tel: 07946 069941 Email: aletheia.music@outlook.com
Aletheia offers piano, violin and music theory tuition and can coordinate music for special events including weddings in Ascot, Sunningdale, Surrey and Berkshire.
Hello Ascot People!
ABOUT ME
My name is Aletheia Woodhouse and I am your local music consultant. I am a music tutor, performer, researcher and coordinator.
I personally provide piano, violin and music theory tuition and for those with different interests I can advise on the best strategy to nurture your child's specific musical interests.
I am also able to coordinate music for special events.
Are you trying to find the perfect way to enhance your romantic anniversary dinner at home?
Read more: Aletheia Woodhouse Music ConsultancyBK - This and That is a website run by an Ascot resident. This site contains articles on various subjects, including growing on allotments, histories of allotments and of cultivation; the summer festivals in Edinburgh and computer performance. There are articles by BK, as well many links to other people's articles, - BK is a firm believer in the original ethos of the Internet, which is to share information. Visit http://www.bkthisandthat.org.uk/
Old Windsor Angling Club,
In 2008, OWAC celebrated its Golden Anniversary, but has always been a friendly Members Club based on Thames River fishing, with a varied fixture list visiting many other fisheries and Clubs.
The present HQ is our Clubhouse at Home Park, Windsor, and now we are managing the fishing on Home Park on behalf of RBWM, we really are THE local Angling club. In addition, we have access to fishing at Old Windsor, Potts Field, Cookham, Clivedon, The Jubilee River, as well as seven miles of the Wey Navigation canal, 30 miles of the Basingstoke Canal, and we offer Reading and District Angling Association membership as an option.
We are pleased to accept anglers of any sex, age, or experience, and will help and encourage new anglers on request. Our meetings are on Tuesday evenings at the clubhouse, around 8.30pm, and we arrange matches on Sundays, with some Wednesday evening matches in the Summer.
Old Windsor Angling Club is a member of Angling Trust, supports the good work being done by Les Webber (“Gets Kids hooked on Fishing not drugs or crime”) at Wraysbury and is affiliated to Thames Valley Angling Association, Basingstoke Canal Angling Association and Reading and District Angling Association.
OWAC can be contacted on the website www.oldwindsorac.webs.com , Facebook page, or OWAC@hotmail.com or by phoning the Secretary, Alan Beaven, on 01628 602537 (evenings)
The Ascot Arts Society meets on the morning of the first Tuesday of the month (except for August and September), to enjoy a lecture on one of a thousand subjects within the Arts. Lecture meetings are at St. Michael's Church, Church Lane, Sunninghill. Confirmation (or otherwise) will be on the website – www.theartssocietyascot.org.uk - with information about the venue, plus anything else you’d like to know about our group. We’d love you to join us. Or try a free taster visit to the next lecture meeting? Please talk to membership secretary Alice, at alicedelima@yahoo.com or ‘contact us’ through the above website
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The Art & Architecture of Imperial Vienna with Dr Nicholas Watkins B.A. Hons., M.Phil., Ph.D on Tuesday July 5th
Vienna, that great border fortress on the Danube, is inseparably linked with the fate of the Habsburg dynasty, hereditary Arch Dukes of Austria and elected Holy Roman Emperors. The lecture begins with the rise to power of the Habsburg family and the formation of their collections. The lifting of the siege of Vienna in 1683 by the Ottoman army allowed the construction of a new imperial city with its magnificent Baroque palaces, churches and civic buildings. Following the invasion of Napoleon and his abolition of the Holy Roman Empire, the Habsburg dynasty reinvented itself as Emperors of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The massive city walls were demolished and Vienna emerged as a modern city. Otto Wagner pioneered a new form of modern architecture and the modernist Secession movement promoted the highly disturbing paintings of Gustave Klimt, Egon Schiele and Oscar Kokoschka. All this came to an end in the catastrophe of the First World War and the destruction of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Read more: Arts Society Ascot | First Tuesday of Month
CLICK on this link for details of the Society meetings . http://tas-englemere.org.uk/
The Arts Society Englemere (Ascots evening Arts Society)
The Society in normal times, meets on the second Tuesday of every month (except August & December) at: St George’s School, St. George’s Lane, Ascot at 7pm for 7.45pm.
There is time for socialising followed by a lecture given by one of the highly recommended lecturers. The lectures cover a broad range of subjects including Art, Architecture, Sculpture, Porcelain, Silver, Furniture & Music.
We also organise visits each year to places of interest such as Country Houses, Royal Palaces, Galleries, Museums & Gardens plus short tours in the UK and overseas city tours which have included St. Petersburg, Madrid Amsterdam Dresden & Istanbul.
In addition we hold a Summer and Christmas social event each year.
As a charity the Society is involved in projects which will make a difference to young lives - helping and encouraging young people to enjoy and participate in the Arts in conjunction with local schools and children’s organisations.
Englemere is a very friendly branch of the Society and is always pleased to welcome new members. If you think you may be interested in ‘testing the water’, please go to the website tas-englemere.org.uk click on “contact us” and email info@tas-englemere.org.uk and you will receive the link.
The membership card entitles members to some concessions such as discounted entry to certain exhibitions.
Read more: Arts Society Englemere | The Ascot Evening Society
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Ascot Area Alzheimer's Support Group covers the catchment areas of Ascot, Windsor & Maidenhead, and Bracknell. People from Wokingham are welcome to attend, however, a small fee may be chargeable for certain services.It is are a voluntary organization, offering respite care and support to people, families and their carers who may have a diagnosis of dementia. The following services are offered;
Ascot Brass perform concerts for charity , in partnership with top local choirs. Visit www.ascotbrass.org.uk
Ascot Brass is well established and always happy to consider new members. Please contact Malcolm Brown 07710-296236 Committee member
ASCOT BRASS | THE FUTURE
Ascot Brass a 30 piece concert Brass Band, who are now in their 14th successful year, we are a registered charity and perform many concerts for good causes. However, the band members have agreed it is time we should be putting on our own concert, with selected soloists, and excellent choirs, so we are exploring the best method of seeking a single sponsor or a number of sponsors. Naturally, maximum exposure would be in evidence at each concert.
Any individuals, or companies that enjoy the sound of a good brass band, and can help us in our objective, please email malcolm@surefootservices.co.uk <mailto:malcolm@surefootservices.co.uk>
To discuss its potential.
Malcolm Brown, Sponsorship Manager, Ascot Brass www.ascotbrass.org.uk
This year sees the band's 21st anniversary, which will be marked by an event including a concert at Reading Minster, with guest performers the Tamesis choir.
Adults £12.50, under-16s free. Tickets are available now online at Ticketsource (booking fee payable).
The Ascot Bridge Club was formed in 1977 and plays in the Chavey Down Community Centre hall, directly behind St. Martin's church in Church Road, Chavey Down. There is bridge played every Monday afternoon and Tuesday evening - except on bank holidays. Whilst the Monday afternoon section of the club plays exclusively duplicate pairs bridge, the Tuesday evening section includes a teams of four evenings several times every year.
For more information please call David Calcutt on 01344-886412, or visit the web site https://www.bridgewebs.com/ascot/
Ascot Horticultural Society | A long established group affiliated to the Royal Horticultural Society, aiming to share and promote interest in all aspects of plants and the natural environment. Monthly evening meetings (2nd Wednesday) in King Edward's Hall, North Ascot. Activities include talks / demonstrations by expert guest speakers, discussions, quizzes, outings, competitions and 4 seasonal shows of horticultural produce, floral & culinary art, handicrafts and photography. Experienced, novice or just interested observer - all are welcome. For further details call 01344 622086 or log on to Ascot Horticultural Society (wordpress.com)
PROGRAMME SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
The events and activities are open to all. For further details log on to www.ascothorticulturalsociety.org.uk or call 01344 622086.
Trains run at the miniature railway at the Ascot Locomotive Society, on Sundays, usually from May to October) from 2.00-5.30pm (weather permitting). £3.00 per person entrance fee for up to three people, £2.50 per person for families of 4 and over. Drink and a biscuit or slice of cake £1. Please donate more if you can - your donations keep us running!
The Ascot Locomotive Society which meets alongside car park 10 of the Ascot Racecourse off the Winkfield Road (A330) currently has vacancies for new members. When there are no public running sessions, the group still welcomes visitors on the first Sunday of each month from 14.00. Anyone interested is asked to contact ascotloco@hotmail.com
RECENT EVENTS | 2022 Sunninghill New Year Fancy Dress Wheelbarrow Race - CLICK HERE. CLICK HERE for info on Young Musicians Competition
CLICK HERE to see Ascot Rotary Cuddly Toys Presentation 2019
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The Rotary Club of Ascot principally provides support to well-known local community activities and raises money for local and international causes. With a motto 'Service Above Self'', its main objective is service - in the community, in the workplace and around the world. There are 1.2 million Rotarians worldwide in 34,000 Rotary Clubs in nearly every country. It is not affiliated with any political or religious organisations.
Locally, it is particularly well-known for organising the hugely popular New Year's Day Sunninghill Wheelbarrow Race, which raises thousands of pounds annually for the Ascot District Day Centre and other charities. (The Club has also contributed to the purchasing of two new mini buses, used for transport to the Day Centre). See PHOTOS OF WHEELBARROW RACE winners 2020.
Read more: Ascot Rotary Club
FACEBOOK E-mail awbscf@gmail.com -Mail: Tel: 01784 470487 WEBSITE
American Women of Berkshire of Surrey. For more information visit www.awbs.org.uk
AWBS is a social and philanthropic club whose goal is to support and encourage our members as they engage with our community.
AWBS is a volunteer-run organization, and each member's participation is essential to our club's success. There are so many opportunities to get involved in both leadership and assisting roles. Please consider where you can contribute.
AWBS is a great resource for new members, providing support and helpful tips for your transition period. Area Welcome Buddies are a big help, serving as someone to touch base with when you need some advice. Additionally, our Welcome Coffees are another fun opportunity to meet other new and existing members in your area.
The American Women of Berkshire and Surrey (AWBS) meet regularly at Great Fosters Hotel, Egham, TW20 9NR. The group enjoys superb speakers, outings, social events, charitable fundraising and shopping fairs.
The American Women of Berkshire and Surrey meet at Great Fosters Stroude Road, Egham TW20 9UR
Read more: AWBS Surrey & Berkshire | International Womens Group
The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) is one of 47 Wildlife Trusts working across the UK to achieve the shared aim of securing a better future for wildlife.
BBOWT was founded in 1959 (as the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Naturalist Trust - BBONT) by local ecologists who could see the extent of harm being done to the wonderfully rich natural environment of the three counties. For over 50 years we have worked with local people to make Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire richer in wildlife.
BBOWT currently has about 54,000 members and more than 1,300 active volunteers. It is thanks to our members and volunteers that we are able to keep going - we do not receive any core governmental funding. Our income comes from a range of sources including grants, legacies, business support and charitable trusts donations, but most important of all are our membership subscriptions......
Membership Offers: Hands-on in the Spring/ Summer at the Society Apiary, Autumn /Winter programme of talks in Windsor, BBKA membership, BBKA News bi-monthly, insurance against bee diseases, mentoring
The Slough Windsor & Maidenhead Beekeepers' Society is an active society with about 100 members who come from all over the world and from all walks of life. Some are complete beginners while others have a wealth of experience, but we all share a passion for maintaining healthy bees and producing high quality honey.
Visit www.swmbks.weebly.com
The Tower Bell Ringers practise at St.Marys Church, Church Road, Maidens Green, Winkfield on Monday evenings, 7.30 -8pm for beginners, followed by Full Practice from 8 -9pm. For more information call Tony on 01344 886087. For more information visit www.winkfieldandcranbourne.org.uk or CLICK ON THIS LINK
It only takes a few weeks to learn the basics and then you can join in with the band.
Ringing for services
Social Events
Outings to other towers
Service to the church & the community
Berkshire Archaeology | An archaeological advice service for Windsor and Maidenhead (ascot, Sunninghill and Sunningdale) , Reading, Bracknell Forest, Slough and Wokingham
www.berkshirearchaeology.org.uk
Get the most from your family history - with Berkshire Family History Society - helping everyone’s family trees to flourish !
Meetings at 7pm till 9 30pm 3rd Thursday of Sept, Oct, Nov, Feb, March and April. Plus Christmas lunch in Dec and AGM in May.
LET’S SHATTER TWO MYTHS ... YOU DON’T NEED TO HAVE BERKSHIRE ANCESTORS TO BENEFIT... Many with no local ancestors draw actively on society products and services.... AND YOU DON’T NEED TO LIVE IN BERKSHIRE Plenty of members live far beyond its borders, some live overseas.
The society delivers resources and activities to meet the needs of people like you; people researching into families across the UK and overseas (and in Berkshire too). Would these services be useful in your research?
Read more: Berkshire Family History Society
TWITTER 01344 782970
COVID LOCKDOWN
From Thursday 5th November 2020, all of the BM music centres will be closed and both lessons and ensembles that usually take place in music centres will return to online Zoom lessons. The timings of most lessons will not change however your teacher will be in touch if a slight change is required.
Berkshire Maestros provides Berkshire's young people with instrumental and vocal tuition in schools and music centres (for this area, in Windsor and Bracknell) . Established in 1982, it has nearly 8000 students it offers something for everyone, with lessons, ensembles, orchestra and everything from classical to jazz to rock. Visit www.berkshiremaestros.org.uk
Account Administration / General Enquiries
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9am – 5.00pm
Friday: 9am – 2pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
0118 901 2370 • admin@berkshiremaestros.org.uk
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Berkshire Maestros, 100 Cockney Hill, Stoneham Court, Reading RG30 4EZ
Find Berkshire Maestros on social media:
BRACKNELL | Bracknell Music Centre, Open Learning Centre, Rectory Lane, Bracknell RG12 7GR
bracknell@berkshiremaestros.org.uk Phoebe Wright, Regional Activities Co-ordinator | 01344 782970 • bracknell@berkshiremaestros.org.uk | Currently: Bracknell Music Centre, Ranelagh School, Ranelagh Drive,
Bracknell RG12 9DA
The centre office will continue to operate out of the Open Learning Centre, Rectory Lane, Bracknell RG12 7GR until further notice. For opening hours go to the Bracknell Music Centre page.
Read more: Berkshire Maestros | Bracknell | Ascot | Windsor
The Berkshire Ornithological Club promotes education and study of wild birds and their conservation in Berkshire. Anyone interested in birds and bird-watching is welcome: beginner or expert, local patch enthusiast or international twitcher. There is a full programme of events, with illustrated talks, normally held at the University of Reading from October to April, and excursions, including occasional overseas visits, through the year.
Tickets by email tickets@bracknellchoral.org.uk
www.BracknellChoral.org.uk for full booking details and online booking
Bracknell Choral Society performs three major concerts each year and meets on Wednesday evenings in term time, at Ranelagh School and are a very friendly crowd of some 100 singers. BCS has just ended our 50th Anniversary Year, having performed with several world-renowned soloists (eg: Dame Emma Kirkby, Andrew Foster-Williams). New singers are always welcome! www.BracknellChoral.org.uk
For full booking details and online booking, please visit the website, www.bracknellchoral.org.uk
Click HERE for further information
The Bracknell Forest History Natural Society will hold a series of talks at South Hill Park .
The Bracknell Forest Natural History Society http://bfnathistsoc.org.uk/meetings.html One Monday every month, 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Recital Room at South Hill Park, Ringmead, Bracknell, RG12 7PA. Visitors are welcome. No booking required.
Visitors are welcome and there is no need to book. Meet: Recital Room at South Hill Park, Ringmead, Bracknell, RG12 7PA.
7:30pm - 9:30pm (Doors open from 7:15pm), with a break for refreshments in between.
Membership is £12 per year with an entrance fee of £1 for evening meetings – or come along as a visitor and pay just £3 for the evening.
Our objectives:
We aim to meet these objectives by:
Canine First Aid runs at the Charlotte Pratt Memorial Hall, in Chavey Down Road, Chavey Down, Winkfield.
Visit http://www.cpmh.org.uk/ or http://www.charlotteprattmemorialhall.org.uk/ .
Canine First Aid | Sarah Nuttall | 07761 302010
Email: saskayalf@gmail.com
A Cards group meets at the Cordes Hall, Kings Road, Sunninghill, on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 2-4 pm for anyone interested in playing or learning to play crib and canasta. Or you can take a favourite game along and see who wants to play that. No charge and tea/coffee and biscuits will be provided. All welcome, even if you can oly stay a short while. Just drop in! It’s just a relaxing way to spend time with other people – and keep the brain cells ticking over! Lauch day is 5th April.
Charter’s Friends Book Club meets in the Durning Room at Charters Library. Hot & cold drinks are available. New friends always welcome!
E-mail: sue.roche1@btinternet.com for more details.
There is a Chat & Craft Group, open to all, meeting 2 - 4pm at St.Peter's, Hatchet Lane, Cranbourne, near Ascot, 2 -4 pm on Thursday afternoons.
Cheapside Horticultural, Handicrafts and Arts Society holds Spring and Summer Shows at Cheapside Village Hall. Anyone can enter and there is a wide variety of classes for adults and children. The 2017 Summer Show on Saturday August 26th (exhibits to be at the Hall by 10.30am). Show opens to the public at 2.30pm . Newcomers welcome. For more details and an entry form contact the Society Secretary on 01344 624958
Cultivating Friends at Lily Hill Park | Every Thursday, 10am – 12 noon'Cultivating Friends' meets every Thursday at Lily Hill Park, 10am - 12 noon. Meet in the North Car park, Lily Hill Road, Bracknell, RG12 2RZ. Get stuck in with the Lily Hill gardening team and enjoy a cup of tea afterwards. Take along your gardening gloves.
Meet: North car park, off Lily Hill Road, Bracknell, RG12 2RX.
E-Mail rangers@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
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ast Berkshire Ramblers enjoy walks in the area around Ascot, Sunningdale, Sunninghill and Winkfield. For information on the Walks Programme https://www.eastberksramblers.org/walks/walks-programme.html
Walks programme for more information
The East Berkshire Scrabble Club meets in Crowthorne
Please click on the poster to enlarge it East Berks Scrabble Club : Crowthorne
Do you enjoy a good game of Scrabble? Are you looking to learn a bit more about the game? Do you want to stop annoying friends and family with arguments over whether AARRGHH is actually a word? Do you yearn to play ZYZZYVAS across two triple-word squares?
East Berks Scrabble Club is always open to new members, and we’d love to have you along to try out one of our game nights.
You’ll find all you need to know on this site, but do feel free to contact us for a chat first.
We meet on Thursday evenings at 7:30, at St Sebastian’s Pavilion by the Tennis and Cricket Clubs), just off Nine Mile Ride in Crowthorne. Our club nights are very social. We have a few games of Scrabble, and coffee and biscuits and a chat. We also run league and knockout competitions within the club at different times of year (usually with small prizes), and we also have members who represent the club in teams in a local league or who go along to play individually at tournaments across the country.
Egham Choral is a friendly and busy traditional choral society and we always welcome new members
EC meets on Monday evenings @ 7.30pm at the United Church of Egham. Reduced membership fees for students. All voices very welcome. For further details please contact chairman@eghamchoral.org
The New Egham Singers will hold a Summer Prom and Concert to raise money for the sick and premature babies Charity, First Touch (information below)
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About New Egham Singers:
New Egham Singers (NES), one of the two choirs that make up Egham and District Choral Society, is a non-audition choir of more than 120 members of all ages and musical abilities who get together once a week under the guidance of Musical Director Guy Bunce. Its aims are to make tuneful music, have fun, and while doing so, raise money for local charities. http://www.neweghamsingers.org/
About Dr Guy Bunce:
Guy Bunce (b.1980) graduated in 2001 from Kingston University where he specialised in composition and won the Kingston Composition Prize. He went on to achieve a Masters degree and PhD in composition at Royal Holloway University of London. When not composing, Guy enjoys freelancing as a professional conductor and arranger for both choirs and instrumental ensembles. New Egham Singers is one of his choirs. http://www.guybunce.co.uk/
If anyone is interested in learning the art of embroidery or patchwork please contact Stitchery at Hatchet Lane. Please phone 07747 543546
The Yateley Angling Academy operates at Trilakes Country Park, catering for all ages, providing tackle, bait and licenses. Contact the Centre at 12 - 16 The Parade, Yately, Hampshire, GU46 7UN 01252 861955 or visit www.yacacademy.co.uk
Learn French with Chloe's Language Club for toddlers on Thursdays, in Ascot - Cranbourne and Ascot Heath Schools and Edith Rose Nursery. Please call 01344 890208.
Call: Vanessa on 07990 683647 or e-mail: vanessaduram9@gmail.com
Enjoy French lessons in the comfort of your own home .
All ages, tuition up to GCSE & common entrance or just pure freestyle conversation with some grammar thrown-in for older pupils.
Price; £40 per hour
www.privatefrenchtutor.co.uk 07432 605517
Private 1:1 French lessons are available in the Ascot and Sunningdale area with Celine, a native French speaker . GCSE, Common Entrance, KS3.
Cultivating Friends at Lily Hill Park | Every Thursday, 10am – 12 noon
Get stuck in with the Lily Hill Park gardening team and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee amongst friends. Tea/coffee provided. Please bring gardening gloves if you have them.
Meet: North car park, off Lily Hill Road, Bracknell, RG12 2RX.
A Greek School runs at St.Peter's Church Hall, Hatchet Lane, Cranbourne, on Friday evenings. For more information call 01753 840 794.
Ascot Inner Wheel celebrates its 59th anniversary in 2021, and is a member of the Association of Inner Wheel Clubs which are part of the family of Rotary.
News from Inner Wheel, Great Britain and Ireland
About Inner Wheel
The first Inner Wheel club was founded in Manchester, England in 1924 and clubs have since spread to 103 countries with around 100,000 members worldwide, 13,000 being in Great Britain and Ireland. Inner Wheel clubs have an outstanding record of service both in the community and internationally. The Inner Wheel Club of Ascot was founded 59 years ago by Mrs F Newport and her daughter-in-law, Jennifer (of whom we were very fond) was still a member until quite recently.
Initially members were the wives of Rotarians, Rotary being a club for men only. Inner Wheel is like the hub of the Rotary wheel – thus its name.
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ascot library :: knit & natter
A Knitting group meets at the Ascot Durning Library , upper Ascot High Street every Tuesday.
The Warfield Ladies Probus Club for retired professional and business women from Warfield and the surrounding areas enjoy lunch on the third Monday of the month at Mill Ride Golf Club in North Ascot. In addition to speakers at these lunches, there are theatre outings and other social events arranged for members. New members are very welcome. Please see our website www.wlpclub.co.uk for further details
The Ascot and Winkfield area are rich in architectural interest, listed buildings (including old coaching milestones) and country houses and estates.
Winkfield Parish Council has put together a comprehensive list of listed building in Winkfield, Winkfield Plain and North Ascot.
The Bracknell Forest Heritage Online Project is a website, dedicated to bringing together memories of local people. You will find an interactive map with links that take you to photographs, stories and audio clips of local peoples' memories of the area, which covers North Ascot and Winkfield. You can add your own contributions Contact: 01344 351754 or e-mail: bracknell.heritage@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
E-Mail: NorthAscotNWR@outlook.com
The National Women's Register - where women flourish, meet in North Ascot, every 2 weeks, at 8pm in members' houses. Meetings are informal with a warm welcome, whatever age or personal circumstance. Groups may arrange theatre visits and social visits,, as well as national and regional conferences.
The New Egham Singers hold regular concerts, raising money for charity. They recently held a Summer Prom and Concert to raise money for the sick and premature babies Charity, First Touch (information below)
About New Egham Singers:
New Egham Singers (NES), one of the two choirs that make up Egham and District Choral Society, is a non-audition choir of more than 120 members of all ages and musical abilities who get together once a week under the guidance of Musical Director Guy Bunce. Its aims are to make tuneful music, have fun, and while doing so, raise money for local charities. http://www.neweghamsingers.org/
About Dr Guy Bunce:
Guy Bunce (b.1980) graduated in 2001 from Kingston University where he specialised in composition and won the Kingston Composition Prize. He went on to achieve a Masters degree and PhD in composition at Royal Holloway University of London. When not composing, Guy enjoys freelancing as a professional conductor and arranger for both choirs and instrumental ensembles. New Egham Singers is one of his choirs. http://www.guybunce.co.uk/
SUMMER 2022
Tickets are now on sale for New Egham Singers' Summer Concert 2022 - Summer Songs of Remembrance (in memory of members lost since Covid started), on Saturday July 9th, in support of several important charities, at the ACS Egham
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SPRING 2022
Local community choir, the New Egham Singers (NES), performed their Spring Concert on Saturday 9th April to an appreciative audience at The Rose Theatre (St Mary’s School, Ascot). They were joined by representatives of Englefield Green Child Contact Centre, part of the National Association of Child Contact Centres (NACCC), the charity who will benefit from proceeds from this, and the Christmas concert later in the year. Ali Watts from the Centre told the audience about the work they do to support children locally, and the need for funds to support their work.
The concert, compered by Steven Spencer, with Musical Director Dr Guy Bunce and accompanist Jonny Lane, performed a range of wonderfully upbeat pieces reflecting the ‘feel-good-factor’ as things return to a semblance of normality for the choir. This included Build Me Up Buttercup, I’m into Something Good and a personal favourite of the Musical Director, Sweet Home Chicago. Members of the choir even swapped into dark glasses for this piece! The audience were also treated to a beautiful solo rendition of ‘I dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls” by choir member Siw Harston and the Progeny Choir performed ‘Ave Verum Corpus” and “Softly as I Leave You’.
Commenting on the concert, MD Dr Guy Bunce said: “We all very much enjoyed performing in this lovely venue, especially having been unable to perform our Spring concert for the past 2 years. It’s always great to receive feedback on our concerts and I had a number of audience members coming up to me afterwards saying how enjoyable it was to sit in the audience again and enjoy the music. Everyone in the choir worked hard to prepare and should be very proud of their performance”.
The North Ascot History Group meets on the third Monday of the month at the Ascot Life centre in New Road, North Ascot
ASCOT ORGAN and KEYBOARD CLUB is a friendly club that meets monthly. It holds a mixture of professional and amateur nights and the occasional charity evening. This not only raises money for good causes, but also promotes the club. The club tries to give younger artistes just starting on the circuit a chance as well as the old favourites. As you will see from our concert diary they have a good selection of top artistes covering many styles of music. Refreshments are included in the entrance fee so why not go along and hear some of the best professional organists play - or just listen to some of the local talent you didn't know existed!
