Today we continue the story of the birth of the South Shields Gilbert & Sullivan Operatic Society which, this year, is celebrating its 70th anniversary. In 1998, former chairman Michael L. Barker told of the society’s beginnings after the war. “Auditions for singing membership,” he wrote at the time of the 50th anniversary, “were advertised and held in Mortimer Road Infants School Hall, where else, for had not the S.S.A.O.S. rehearsed there for years before the war? “The response was incredible, more than 70 auditioned and 33 ladies and 29 men were accepted for the very first show, which at its inaugural meeting, the committee had decided should be Gilbert and Sullivan’s one-set Yeomen of the Guard.“The following keenly contested auditions, rehearsals commenced in Mortimer Road Infants School Hall.“While all this was going on there was another major problem demanding the management’s attention – money!“We would need … [Read more...] about Perm prizes helped launch South Shields G&S Society
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Difficult decisions for judges at Ferring Horticultural Society autumn show
Dry weather was no match for members of Ferring Horticultural Society as they showed off gardening talents at the final flower show of the year, with various autumnal exhibits winning prizes. Judge Sheila McLaren-Hugh was impressed with the variety and quantity of entries displayed on Saturday afternoon, given the dry conditions throughout the season.Denise Potton, publicity officer, said: “The good weather attracted a large number of visitors who enjoyed the quality of the exhibits on show as well as the very good refreshments on offer.”The displays of dahlias, chrysanthemums, fruit and vegetables at Ferring Village Hall were said to be of a very high standard, reflected in Ron Sullivan winning best in show for his vase of three chrysanthemums, as well as the chrysanthemum cup. The dahlia cup was a very close competition between Ray Dumbleton and John Franklin, but Ray was crowned the victor after judge deliberation.Christine Hicks took the Frank Braisby cup for her … [Read more...] about Difficult decisions for judges at Ferring Horticultural Society autumn show
Tributes to devoted Ulster Aviation Society member Henry Munn
Tributes to devoted Ulster Aviation Society member Henry Munn BelfastTelegraph.co.uk The funeral will take place today of a Lisburn joiner who became a key member of the Ulster Aviation Society. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/tributes-to-devoted-ulster-aviation-society-member-henry-munn-37335133.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/article37335132.ece/8a372/AUTOCROP/h342/2018-09-20_new_44240697_I1.JPG Email The funeral will take place today of a Lisburn joiner who became a key member of the Ulster Aviation Society. Henry Munn, known as Harry, died of a suspected heart attack at his home on Sunday at the age of 70. After his wife Anne passed away, Mr Munn decided to join the Ulster Aviation Society (UAS) 10 years ago. His natural enthusiasm for aircraft and practical skills soon made him invaluable, helping to restore and maintain many planes over the years, including a Second World War Grumman Wildcat and a Spitfire replica. … [Read more...] about Tributes to devoted Ulster Aviation Society member Henry Munn
Peterborough Civic Society says it is time for action on North Westgate
A comprehensive development of the last remaining major site in Peterborough city centre has been submitted by Hawksworth Securities PLC. The plan is to build apartments, offices, a medical centre, large hotel, food hall, supermarket, shops and restaurants; in five blocks of between five and seven storeys on the North Westgate area (write Kem Mehmed). Peterborough Civic Society welcomes this application as an attempt to bring forward the comprehensive development of a long neglected part of the city centre. It accords with Local Plan policies and there is already an extant outline planning permission for a very similar scheme granted in 2015.There are a number of practical issues regarding access, circulation and servicing which are unsatisfactory, but these are hardly worth exploring until the serious doubt about credibility has been removed.The application does show how it might be possible to carry out a major development of a large part of the North Westgate Area without … [Read more...] about Peterborough Civic Society says it is time for action on North Westgate
CoE Commissioner for Human Rights highly appreciated role of Armenian civil society in the sphere of human rights
YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 19, ARMENPRESS. Foreign Minister of Armenia Zohrab Mnatsakanyan received CoE Commissioner for Human Rights Dunja Mijatović. Greeting the guest, Minister Mnatsakanyan noted that Armenia and the Council of Europe share common values, the universal values, and added that the cooperation with the office of the Commissioner is an important priority for Armenia. As ARMENPRESS was informed from the press service of the MFA Armenia, the interlocutors highlighted the first visit of Dunja Mijatović to Armenia as the CoE Commissioner for Human Rights, noting that it gives a good opportunity to familiarize with the situation over human rights and to outline the future directions of cooperation. The sides highly appreciated the role of the Armenian civil society in the sphere of human rights. A special reference was made to the protection of rights of children, women and vulnerable groups. Minister Mnatsakanyan presented to Commissioner Dunja … [Read more...] about CoE Commissioner for Human Rights highly appreciated role of Armenian civil society in the sphere of human rights