6:00pm - 10:30pm
It has been a very busy time in the life of AS!, with the fabulous Walderslade / Ashford meet last weekend, tour-goers almost on the coaches and news of the '3 Peaks Posse' challenge and their fundraising socials…
However! Please remember the 'Big Concert and Quiz' on Thursday 23rd April. We really want this to be as special as it has always been for AS! It's an incredible opportunity to perform on a big stage in a concert venue, with professional sound and lighting and with Keith Burden's superb visuals.
It's a great fundraiser for 2 wonderful charities, Pilgrims Hospice, who offer palliative care in East Kent and Holding On Letting Go, who provide bereavement support for children and families throughout Kent. Both have supported choir members and their families. At past BC&Qs we have raised over £5000 to split equally – and would love to hit that ambitious target again.
Important! Please sign up (so Chris knows how many we have in each choir part) – and remember to buy tickets – for yourself and any guests: Link to book tickets: https://pneumachurch.churchsuite.com/events/66x0ihsz
£8 choir member for Concert and Quiz / £10 for Guests
£5 for either concert OR Quiz only; and for Under 16s (Concert-only audience seats in balcony). If you have any problems booking, please contact Jan White: jan@ashfordsings.org
TIMINGS: After feedback, we have made great efforts to amend the planning and start time to allow a slightly later start – so for guests / audience, the doors will open at 18:30 for 19:00 concert start.
Please Note! The tickets were printed PRIOR to this amendment, hence the hard copy entrance tickets have the wrong time on… So for those who have already collected their tickets, please make a correction note on them and more importantly let your guests know that doors will open for them at 18:30!
Choir Members will need to arrive from 17:45 to find your tables, drop your bags there and be on stage for an 18:00 rehearsal… we want to be off stage by the time guests are entering the auditorium, when we all go down to the Channel Suite to form up ready to return, in an organised way(!) to take our places on stage for the concert. So please make sure your guests have their own tickets before the event, as our volunteers do need to check people in according to the venue's instructions. Something new this time... we also need to allocate wristbands to all choir members at the request of the LCH, so it can be seen at a glance who we are when moving around the venue.
The Quiz follows the concert after an interval. Regrettably we are not permitted to bring our own drinks and food into the venue, this is an allergen requirement. There will be snacks provided on tables. Please note the Leas Cliff Hall is a cashless venue, so card payments only at the bar. However, please do bring some money for the Grand Draw tickets (a card machine will also be available) - and a couple of pound coins as we hope time will allow a quick game of Heads and Tails!
Car Parking: There is a Car Park at the venue (Sandgate Road Car Park CT20 2DZ), which is chargeable till 9pm, so be sure to 'Pay & Display' sufficiently. (If looking to park in local roads, do be sure to check signage, as much of Folkestone is now permit zones).
End time will be approx. 22:15/ 22:30 latest. (We would very much welcome a few hands to help clear away if possible?).Grand Draw Ticket Sales: - Tickets are £1 each / £5 a book and will be on sale on the night and in envelopes at tables. Please remember to bring any ticket stubs, monies and unsold books with you on the night, as we do not have another rehearsal before the event. We have many great prizes, with a £100 cash 1st prize, Howletts Family Tickets, Spa Voucher, Hampers, Gift Cards, Curious Brewery Ale, Luxury Cream Tea Vouchers and more! Thank you to those choir members who have donated prizes.
Volunteers: Timings for vollies and set-up helpers will be confirmed in a separate email
We are still seeking a couple more volunteers to act as Runners and Markers on the night… please contact Pam (07784 722310) or Jan (as above) for more details and to offer your help.
Thank you for reading – sorry it's a long one - There really is a lot to organise for this event – but it's SO worth it, let's make sure it's another good one!
Pam Meller & Jan White
6:00pm - 10:30pm
Get your dabbers out and join us for some bingo fun on Saturday 25th April at The Warehouse. Doors open 6 pm. Cash prizes and raffle. £21 per person, cash only on the door. Please call Anne on 07985 081676 to reserve your space.
If you cannot join us for the evening, you can still show your support by donating raffle prizes, cakes and baked savoury goods. Please contact Sarah Claydon (Altos) on 07484 805969 or Suzy Hilditch (Sop2) on 07966 108810 if you have any items to donate.
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday 20th June - time TBC
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Get your glad rags on for an evening of pop and rock! 'Broke by Friday' will be playing rock covers through the decades as you dance the night away in your flares, platform shoes and neon tracksuits! Fancy dress is optional!
Tickets £10 adults, £5 kids. Bring your own drinks and refreshments. Contact Sarah Claydon (Altos) on 07484 805969 or Suzy Hilditch (Sop2) on 07966 108810 for tickets.