Club Year End Party on 28th November 2020

 Wow, what a wonderful Year End Party for the Club. We held the Party this year at the Birkenhead RSA where we had a private room and bar service. The room was beautifully set-up for us by the caterers and enhanced by Russell, Kay and Diane Lyons. We had 48 members and guests for the occasion and a good time was had by one and all. The smorgasbord dinner was superb as well - delicious food and lots of it!

Between 4pm and 6pm the music was provided by Diane Lyons on her newly acquired and brand new Korg Pa700 arranger keyboard and Gordon Sutherland alternated with Diane using his Korg Pa4X. After dinner, the band took over in the form of Kevin and Jan Johnston on guitar and keyboard and our MC and vocals were provided by Len Hancy. They certainly got our feet tapping and the dance floor was well used also!

All in all, a lovely way to let our hair down as we come towards the end of 2020 with all the Covid trauma during the year.

A big thank you to Kay for organising the Event for us and to Russell also for manning the entry desk.

The Photos:

Our Band for the after dinner entertainment. L:R Kevin (guitar) and Jan Johnston (keyboard) and Len Hancy (MC and vocals). They really hit the right chord with the music they played - right up our alley.Our Band for the after dinner entertainment. L:R Kevin (guitar) and Jan Johnston (keyboard) and Len Hancy (MC and vocals). They really hit the right chord with the music they played - right up our alley.

Coffee Day at Fairview Lifestyle Village

 Coffee Day was held at the lovely Fairview Lifestyle Village in Albany. What a great facility and a fantastic new PA System for us to plug our keyboards into. Len Hancy hosted the meeting. Len is both a member of the Club and resides at Fairview.

The music started at 10 am and reached a climax when Taka Iida gave us a mini-concert on his Yamaha Stagea keyboard.

A big thank you to Kay Boyes for organizing the event for us as our Events Manager. Also, thanks to Russ Boyes for assisting Kay on the Entry Desk.

The Photos:

Club Night 3rd November 2020

 Our guest artists this month were Conundrum who came down from Warkworth/Wellsford area to play for us this evening. What a great band with a nice selection of folk type music. Conundrum arrived about 4.45 pm and started the set-up and sound test for a start at 7.15 pm. Conundrum have played for us 3 times previously and our members thoroughly enjoy listening to their very unique style of folk music. The band consists of:

* Cathy Busbridge on violin
* Linda Hobbs on bass guitar and flutes
* Jeff Hobbs on acoustic guitar
* Julia Withers on keyboard and percussion
* Peter Thomas on mandolin, banjo and acoustic guitar

We look forward to them coming back and playing for us again next year!

After the raffle and refreshments break, Warren Levick entertained us on our new Yamaha Clavinova CVP-809 and followed by Gordon Sutherland on his Korg Pa4X. Claudette Wheeler was due to play for us on the Clavinova but was unable to attend due to illness. Get well soon Claudette.

A big thanks to Delyse Whorwood for helping with the setup and to Russ and Kay Boyes on the arrival desk. Karen and Delyse did a great job with the refreshments as did the volunteers to do the dishes.

All in all, a thoroughly great night of music.

The Videos:

Our November 2020 Club  Night Guest Artists, Conundrum. L:R: Cathy Busbridge on violin; Linda Hobbs on bass guitar/flute; Jeff Hobbs on acoustic guitar/harmonica; Julia Withers on percussion/keys; and Peter Thomas on mandolin/banjo.

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Warren Levick playing the Club's Yamaha Clavinova CVP-809 

on Club Night

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Gordon Sutherland playing his Korg Pa4X arranger keyboard 

on Club Night

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       The Photos:

L:R: Cathy Busbridge, Linda Hobbs, Jeff Hobbs, Julia Withers, and Peter Thomas

Warren Levick playing the Yamaha Clavinova CVP-809

Gordon Sutherland playing his Korg Pa4X