Even on a very cold night on October 27 there was a good audience at the first concert of the year by Berwick Male Voice Choir at St Boswells Church. This was also Chris Enticknap’s first outing as conductor although you wouldn’t know it as this was a high powered entertaining concert which maintained standards and levels of professionalism.An overall eclectic selection of old favourites was mixed with three soloist performances: Ken Linton with Calling Doon The line and the Eric Bogle war tune No Man’s Land and Ken Budge with Keep The Home Fires Burning. A fine nights’ entertainment had by all.The next concert is Christmas Concert at St Andrews Wallace Green, Berwick on December 19.For more information, or to join the choir, visit www.berwickmvc.co.uk. Multi-talented Canadian band combines impressive bluegrass with energetic shows … [Read more...] about Successful first concert for Berwick Male Voice Choir’s new conductor
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Health chiefs deny flu jab shortage as MLA voices fears
Health chiefs deny flu jab shortage as MLA voices fears BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Health officials have again denied there is a shortage of flu jabs for the over-65s after fresh concerns were raised by an MLA. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/health-chiefs-deny-flu-jab-shortage-as-mla-voices-fears-37480402.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/article37480401.ece/fe5cf/AUTOCROP/h342/2018-11-01_new_45384443_I1.JPG Email Health officials have again denied there is a shortage of flu jabs for the over-65s after fresh concerns were raised by an MLA. Rosemary Barton said she is seeking "urgent clarification" from the Department of Health on why a number of patients in her Fermanagh and South Tyrone constituency have "repeatedly been turned away" for flu vaccines. The Public Health Agency, however, has repeated assurances that the final batch of 90,000 Fluad doses will arrive at the start of this month. This follows comments made by the … [Read more...] about Health chiefs deny flu jab shortage as MLA voices fears
How old is presenter Emma Willis and when did the CBB and The Voice host meet husband Matt?
EMMA Willis has established herself as one of Britain's most loved and talented TV hosts. As well as being the face of Celebrity Big Brother and The Voice Emma has also appeared on a number of other shows. Here's her story and the lowdown on her famous other half. Who is Emma Willis and how old is she? Emma Willis, 42, from Birmingham, is a popular radio and television presenter. She hosts Big Brother, Celebrity Big Brother, The Voice UK and The Voice Kids. Before presenting, Emma was a model and worked for a number of big companies such as Marie Claire, Elle, Vogue, GAP and Chanel. During an appearance on Who Do You Think You Are? in July 2017, Emma was left stunned by the discovery that she has a murderous relative in her family. Emma was visibly shocked as she discovered that her five-times-great great grandfather Richard Fowler tried to kill a blacksmith and his son. What TV shows has Emma Willis hosted? In 2002, Emma landed her first big presenting job with MTV and … [Read more...] about How old is presenter Emma Willis and when did the CBB and The Voice host meet husband Matt?
Paloma Faith to voice poodle in Disney’s 101 Dalmatian Street series
Lifestyle / Entertainment by Press Association 31/10/2018, 12:02 am FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmail Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter Singer Paloma Faith will voice a highly strung dog named Portia Poodle in a new animated Disney series based on the film 101 Dalmatians. The show, 101 Dalmatian Street, will premiere early next year on the Disney Channel. Inspired by Dodie Smith’s 1956 novel and the 1961 movie, it will be based in Camden Town, London. The series will begin with a Christmas episode broadcast in December to introduce viewers to the characters. Featuring 43 cast members covering 106 speaking roles, the modern tale will focus on dalmatians Dylan and Dolly, their parents Doug and Delilah and 97 younger puppies whose names all also begin with D. Miriam Margolyes, known for her portrayal of Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter film series, will voice Bessie the Cornish Cow. American actors Josh Brener and Michaela Dietz will voice Dylan … [Read more...] about Paloma Faith to voice poodle in Disney’s 101 Dalmatian Street series
Cicely Berry, revered RSC voice coach who taught Samuel L Jackson how to read a Shakespeare sonnet – obituary
Cicely Berry, who has died aged 92, was a theatrical voice coach whose unconventional methods made her one of the most revered and influential figures in British theatre; she worked with actors ranging from Peggy Ashcroft to Samuel L Jackson in a teaching career that spanned nearly 70 years. When she took up her first job at the Central School of Speech and Drama in 1948, voice teaching largely consisted of lessons in elocution and projection. Cicely Berry transformed her discipline, conducting highly physical classes that were likened to psychotherapy sessions as she helped actors to connect with the text they were to perform. In 1969 she was appointed Voice Director of the Royal Shakespeare... To continue reading this article Start your free trial of Premium Access all Premium articles Subscriber-only events Cancel any time Free for 30 days then only £2 per week Try Premium Access one Premium article per week Register for free … [Read more...] about Cicely Berry, revered RSC voice coach who taught Samuel L Jackson how to read a Shakespeare sonnet – obituary