On Sunday 10th March some of the choir set off to London to see Karl Jenkins 80th Birthday concert at the Royal Albert Hall (RAH).

We left Syston at 8am and after a comfort break we arrived at the RAH at 11am.  We had some free time before the concert started at 3pm.  Some took the opportunity to go to the Science Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, meet up with family and friends, have a wet walk round Hyde Park or lunch in a local pub.

We met up again at 3pm to enjoy an amazing concert.  Karl Jenkins conducted The Armed Man - A Mass for Peace and other favourite pieces including Palladio, Adiemus and extracts from Sir Karl's new album - One World.  He was joined by the Philharmonia Orchestra and Crouch End Festival Chorus.

It was a brilliant experience, made even more special by the surroundings of the RAH.

We had a very wet journey back to Syston but were in the safe hands of Paul our driver from Paul Winsons Coaches.  I think we all agreed it was a very successful day.

We continue our 30th Anniversary Celebrations with a Dinner at Brooksby Hall.  Many of the choir members attended, we were able to invite past members of the Chorale to join us.  A fantastic evening was had by all, Sue the chair gave us a brief history of the Chorale and talked about the many MD's we have had over the 30 years.  The food was delicious, and there was a great opportunity to socialise.  It was a fine summer's evening that we were all able to enjoy.

To mark the end of the Summer Term we gathered again as a group, this time in the magnificent garden of Alison and Harry in Cossington.  Armed with picnics we were comfortably seated and treated to the best of 'Ratcliffe Chorale's got Talent' - hidden talent until that evening!  We all enjoyed the very varied acts and managed to finish the show just before the weather started to turn wet! 


Thanks very much to our hosts for making us so welcome and, of course, to the entertainers - your efforts were really appreciated!