Club's Year End Party 26th November 2022

 What a fantastic way to finish a year of wonderful musical events and activities. All members of the Club were invited to our member Delyse Whorwood's home on Saturday afternoon and evening. We had some great music played on the Clavinova piano and the two arranger keyboards. It was a 'bring a plate' arrangement culminating in a splendid banquet. Even the weather was kind to us so we could enjoy indoor and outdoor flow. The Party coincided with a couple of members Birthdays and so these were celebrated as well, namely: Gordon Sutherland and Diane Lyons. Our final event will be Club Night on 6th December whence we have a great line-up of artists arranged together with our traditional Christmas Hamper raffle. An evening not to be missed!

The Photos from the Party:

Scrummy Desserts!

Mains - Yum Yum!

Deep in conversation

L:R Nelleke Moffat and Diane Lyons

Our Host, Delyse Whorwood, presented with a gift basket for hosting the Party

Gordon Sutherland receiving a Birthday gift from the Club

Long-time member, Dorothy Waddel, playing the Clavinova

Dorothy Waddel playing whilst our host Delyse and Poppy watch on!

Mary Elvin

Audrey Henden

Kay Boyes

Roy Steen and Kay Boyes duetting

Gordon Sutherland snubbing out the candles on his Birthday Cake!

Club Night 1st November 2022

 A great evening of magnificent music and enjoyed by an enthusiastic audience. For logistic reasons, we were entertained by our guest artists, Conundrum, in the first set. They have a unique Folk/Rock style of play and are most exciting and energizing. After the refreshments break, we were entertained by Roy Steen and then Audrey Henden playing the Club's Yamaha Clavinova CVP-809 ensemble piano. To finish the evening, Taka Iida played his Yamaha Stagea two manual keyboard with pedals - magnificent playing and superb orchestrations. It was nice to welcome back Yuko and Hana Tani. Hana even gave a cameo performance on the Clavinova before the second set commenced. What a wonderful pianist Hana is turning into.

The Videos:

Our guest band, Conundrum, from Left to Right: Cathy Busbridge; Linda Hobbs; Jeff Hobbs; Julia Withers; and Peter Thomas. Entertaining us with their unique Folk Rock Style.

The Photos:

Our Guest Artists, Conundrum. From Left to Right: Cathy Busbridge; Linda Hobbs; Jeff Hobbs; Julia Withers; and Peter Thomas. Entertaining us with their unique Folk Rock Style.

Takashi (Taka) Iida playing his portable Yamaha Stagea keyboard with pedals

Roy Steen playing the Yamaha Clavinova CVP-809 ensemble piano

Audrey Henden playing the Yamaha Clavinova CVP-809 ensemble piano