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As we were being paid out of the proceeds from this charity event, it was decided to give our fee back, and request that it go to the Asian Disaster Fund, as this event was barely two weeks after that terrible disaster.
This event was also special to the Pontefract Rotary Club, as it was their centenary year. But as their motto states, "Service before Self," they did not make a big deal of their anniversary, other than a mention in the concert programme. Most groups would have made much more of such a significant anniversary, but they preferred to concentrate on the talents of the three groups performing on the day. How selfless is that.
The concert was a great success, with the youthful voices of the Ackworth Youth Choir endearing themselves to everyone there. They had even attended a workshop that afternoon held by the Spirit of Harmony choir, and had learnt a piece in just 20 minutes, that they performed for the first time during the concert in the evening. Well done to them. The Spirit of Harmony Barbershop Choir put on their usual very professional and entertaining performance, and we were all treated to the two pieces they were preparing for the International Barbers Shop competition which was being held in Brighton, a couple of weeks after this concert. KCB were also there to both open and close the concert, except for the finale which had been requested, were all the performers came forward to lead the singing of "Ikley Moor".
Feedback following the event showed us just how much everyone enjoyed the whole evening, and I know that the Rotary Club raised a significant amount for their charities, that they were delighted with.
Some photographs from this event can be found on our gallery pages.
We made a full day of it, by inviting family members and KCB Patrons to join us on the coach, traveling up in the morning and arrived just as the museum opened. This left us with plenty of time to see and enjoy the exhibits for ourselves, before we begin our own performance in the band stand in the afternoon. The weather was fantastic as we explored the live exhibits, and some of us also brought picnics to enjoy in the glorious sunshine, whilst others used the facilities of the museum.
When the time came for us to perform, there was a good crowd around the bandstand, when our specially prepared music filled the air which could be heard throughout a lot of the museum, and so was enjoyed by many people visiting other parts at the time.
It was a delightful day, and wonderful spot to perform in. Given the opportunely, we would certainly perform there again. Even the forecast thunderstorms did not arrive in time to spoil the day. As we all boarded the coach in the evening, the first few drops of rain fell, and had turned to a storm by the time we left the car park. We traveled through some extremely heavy rain, and on arriving back at Ferrybridge, discovered that the river had broken its banks and cause flooding and chaos back in those parts. Luckily for us, we had not been affected like those unfortunate people.
Some photographs from this event can be found on our gallery pages.
The Band headed off east along the M62 to perform one of our special 40's Night concerts for the local people of South Cave. As well as the usual forties style music, we entertained the audience with puzzles and games. There would have been a quiz, except the answers were accidentally left behind! Ooops!
Everyone enjoyed themselves, and we were all treated to a wonderful buffet during the interval. Later in the evening, many people got up and danced along with both the main Band and our Jazz group, Noteability, who also performed an excellent selection of pieces as part of our full entertainment package for the evening.
Some photographs from this event can be found on our gallery pages.
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