2012 News

Well, despite the weather forecast it turned into a great fun afternoon singing round the streets of Truro. It looked like most of the other performers had wimped out but the weather turned out to be not too bad. The … Continue reading    

A lovely convivial evening was had by all members and their wags. A nice meal followed by singing in the bar afterwards, what’s not to like ?

A lovely Christmassy evening with several guests of The Restormel Concert Band. Always difficult to sing here due to the aweful acoustics but we acquited ourselves well especially after abandoning the stage and taking to the floor. We were well … Continue reading    

Lovely atmosphere, everyone enjoying themselves looking forward to Christmas, and it stayed dry !

What a wonderful atmosphere at Heligan/Lobb’s Farm Shop , the gardens lit up with fairy lights and the smells of mulled wine. If you weren’t there make a note in your diary for next year. Terrific acoustics, very enthusiastic audience … Continue reading    

Back by popular request at this busy event. The town was bustling with visitors and shoppers. The sun shone mainly, just a short wintry shower at half time didn’t really spoil the event too much.

What an enthusiastic (and smartly dressed! ) audience. Possibly our biggest fans. Lovely evening for a great cause, Memory Clinic in Newquay. Good acoustics and good food, what more could a barbershop chorus wish for ?

A delightful musical evening was had in support of a worthy cause. Bugle Silver Band sounding very imposing in the terrific church acoustics.

Despite atrocious weather we all dutifully turned up to sing. We eventually ended up singing in the town hall which was good/bad. Bad because we had no passing crowds and thus only had a small but appreciative audience. Good because … Continue reading    

What a lovely English, genteel afternoon, tea and cakes on the lawn. It gets bigger every year, now with 4 acts from brass bands, clog dancers and singing groups. Bric-a-bac stalls, plant sales and raffle all in aid of Cancer … Continue reading    

What a beautiful church with terrific acoustics to sing in ! An enthusiastic audience, lovely tea and glamorous lady singers what more could you wish for ?

Nice to be appreciated every now and again ! Lovely letter of thanks for our performance at the Grand Day Out in aid of Cornwall Hospice Care.

Even the Gods favour Cornwall Hospice Care as the rain stayed away and despite a stiff breeze a “Great Day Out” was had by all. If you missed this event, put it in your diary for next year, especially if … Continue reading    

What an enthusiastic audience last night ! We sang in front of about 50 touring American golfers and their hosts. They were wildly clapping and cheering every song. Initially asked to sing for about 15mins at the start of the … Continue reading    

Bit of fun at practice last night, first we gave “Tootsie” the treatment as a lot of bum notes had crept in over the years. Then we were graced by the presence of Barbara’s quartet “Affinity”. They gave a lovely … Continue reading    

We enjoyed a much more pleasant evening than those who stayed at home to watch the Eurovision Song Contest. Not the largest audience we’ve ever had, but very appreciative and enthusiastic. Homemade pasties for a £1 (free to performers) what … Continue reading    

Is this the best annual gig we have ? Absolutely something for everyone, varied music, dance, craft stalls, kids stuff, all kinds of food, free beer for the singers and the sun shone, does it get any better than this … Continue reading    

A most convivial evening was enjoyed by all. We sang traditional Cornish songs with our hosts in a back room, and then went and entertained a birthday party that was happening in the pub itself.

What a marvellous event, only marred by a biting wind.Something for everyone, bands,choirs,kid’s stuff,crackpot morris dancers and wonderful scenery.Though we were down on numbers we managed to raise an enthusiastic response from the audience. A million thanks to “Champagne” ladies … Continue reading    

What a terrific evening last night, held in aid of raising funds for the local kids Jubilee Party. We were joined by “City Inn Sound” who sang more traditional Cornish songs, and a local storyteller. The audience were very enthusiastic … Continue reading    

A very pleasant evening was had at Penkivel last night. A small but very appreciative audience enthused after every song, and the hall had great acoustics for singing. In among we learned some interesting history about the area and the … Continue reading    

We had our first practice of the New Year  last night. Barbara gave us her vision of where the chorus was going in the new year. Old ones were sung to see if they were worth resurrecting with some new … Continue reading