25th Anniversary Walk no.5

The final anniversary walk took place on 9th September round Greenhead Park, Huddersfield. The weather was fine and everyone enjoyed a very pleasant amble on good paths between neatly the trimmed lawns and attractive flower beds, which Kirklees Council had thoughtfully planted in the choir colours!! Naturally this was followed by coffee and cake in the conservatory .

Many of the walkers had sponsorship and the final amount raised by the walk will go to Kirklees Young Carers - VE’s charity for 2022.

September Workshop

The choir’s Autumn workshop, held on Saturday 15th September was a very convivial and productive day. We made good progress with three new pieces for the coming festive season, and everyone went home with a sense of achievement and least one ‘ear worm’!

Cream Tea Concert

On 23rd July Vocal Expressions had “Everything off to a Tea” at St David’s Hall Holmbridge. The audience were well entertained with: a selection of songs from the choir; the skilful playing of two unusual piano pieces from Lloyd, our accompanist; an amusing monologue from choir member Nicky; and a rendition of the VE Cream Tea concert to the tune of ‘In an English Country Garden, written by our social secretary, Sandra.’

This was followed by lots of homemade cake and scones, and plenty of tea. All in all a most enjoyable afternoon and a great success. Can we do it all again next year please?

25th Anniversary Walk no.4

5 mile walk number four along the Huddersfield Narrow Canal to Marsden took place on August 11th. Despite the very hot weather there was a good turn out and members enjoyed each other’s company and a beautiful waterside walk.

25th anniversary walk no3

The third anniversary walk took place on July 7th. Due to holiday commitments there were less participants than on previous walks. However, “We had a lovely walk around the Middlestown area and … we were blessed with great weather, varied scenery including fields, woods, and streams, and we finished with a lovely light lunch at the garden centre.” Maggie.

25th Anniversary walk no.2

Anniversary walk number 2 from Honley to Thurstonland, on June 13th was enjoyed by all who took part as can be seen by the happy smiles.

25th Anniversary Walk no.1

As part of our 25th Anniversary celebrations Vocal Expressions decided to organise 5 walks of 5 miles. The first of these on 13th May was the Holme, Holmbridge, Digley circular walk. Eleven members and two dogs enjoyed a convivial walk and the beautiful views and attractive spring countryside of the Upper Holme Valley on a cool, breezy day. As well as enjoying friendship and healthy exercise on these walks, some walkers have sponsorship which will help raise funds for Kirklees Young Carers.

Sounds of Spring - 25th Anniversary Concert May 2022

Vocal Expressions celebrated their 25th Anniversary in style at Homfirth Civic Hall, with wonderful music, fabulous decorations, and delicious refreshments. We were delighted to be joined by our founder, Catherine Williams and former accompanists Emma McKenna and Cath Stevenson, and guest performers Robert Webb ( our previous Musical Director) and his wife Jenny who entertained us brilliantly. As well as being a great celebration, the concert raised funds for Kirklees Young Carers ( the choir’s chosen charity for 2022).

January 2022 - Scarborough Workshop Weekend (hurray!)

The choir came together for a long awaited workshop weekend at the Red Lea Hotel in Scarborough, on 28th to 30th January 2022. It was wonderful to all be together again, learning, singing and socialising after so many restrictions. The weekend which took a great deal of planning was a great success and did everyone so much good. Even though we had to take various precautions we managed to get to grip with plenty of new music and have lots of fun as usual. The sun came out for us too, and we ended the weekend by singing Bella Mamma together, outdoors, overlooking the wonderful Scarborough Bay.

Together Again!

July 1st 2021 - Rehearsing together as a choir at last, albeit socially distanced and outdoors. It was wonderful to see familiar faces again in the flesh and even better to be actually singing together again after so long.