Two esteemed ladies
It seems our blog posts all carry sad news about the passing of our dear friends. I cannot apologise for celebrating the life of two of the choir’s ardent fans, …
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Ron Brelsford – News from across the world!
The choir was recently contacted by a sister and brother living in Australia; isn’t it amazing the reach a website affords! Ann Booth lives in Queensland, just off the Great …
“The Ladies” do lunch
Although we are in partial lockdown, some of our hard working Supporters’ Group met for lunch today at The Hostess Restaurant in Mansfield Woodhouse. It was a joyful occasion and …
I love to accompany! – Margaret Ball
Margaret is a solid, reliable foundation in our choir with a fabulous, friendly and caring personality. She guides us through the tricky passages in our repertoire and is always on …
Shirley White, a good freind
Today, Marilyn and I have been fortunate and honoured to attend the funeral of Shirley White. Shirley has been associated with Mansfield and District Male Voice Choir since the early …
I love to sing! – John Scanlon
I love to sing! – John Scanlon, 1st Tenor Our chorister this month is John Scanlon. John is a quiet, unassuming gentleman who, 52 years ago, at the age of …
I love to sing! – Ian Bartle
In our series “I love to sing!” about the characters in our choir here is a biography of Ian Bartle. Ian is a true and faithful member of our 2nd …
Dave Sipson, another loss
Only about a month after the death of his friend Geoff Shooter, we lost anther of our bass choristers: Dave Sipson, aged 85. Dave was a choir member between 2011 …
Goodbye to our Gentle Giant; Geoff Shooter
Today, after a delay of some seven weeks, we attended the funeral of one of the most kind-hearted and unassuming gentlemen of the choir Mr. Geoff Shooter. Although the congregation …
I love to listen! – Eileen Lawrence
Eileen Lawrence, Secretary, Mansfield &DMVC 2014 – present day I’m not sure that the usual title, “I love to sing” applies to me, but I certainly love to hear the …