10 of us gathered at The John Harvey Tavern, sadly our first session without Margo since her move to Wales. It was good to have Beryl and Amaryllis with us from Worthing, plus Nick from Bexhill and several points in between. Cathy joined us again and brought along her husband Joe this month.
This was a week earlier than usual, to fit in a practice before the Stanmer Village Permafest event on 18th and in preparation for this we ran through “Bee-Boy’s Song”, “Twanky Dillo”, “West Sussex Drinking Song”, “Sussex Wedding Song”, “Oak, Ash & Thorn”, “Brisk Young Ploughboy”.
During the break we discussed the venue. The JHT has now confirmed there will be a £25 room hire fee which would mean reverting to passing round the pot at sessions. It was agreed to meet here in October, but also to explore other venues. Jan mentioned we have been asked to sing again at her mother’s retirement home in Henfield (possible dates in October or November to be confirmed, and more details will be sent to singers).
After the break we spent some time on newer songs “A Lammas Carol” and “Michaelmas”, then returned to the seasonal favourite “Fields Lie Silent” before ending with “East Sussex Drinking Song” and “Thousands or More”.
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