SOCIAL ACTIVITIES OF HARROGATE CHORAL SOCIETY!!

After rehearsals some choir members go out for a drink, the usual venue being the Pine Marten on Otley Road in Harrogate. After working up an appetite a number of choir members like to relax after our concerts with a quick Pizza, Chinese meal or something similar.

In 1998 a number of choir members went to Paris to sing some concerts and see the sights. We hope to repeat this, or do something similar, in 2010. We held a Golden Anniversary dinner dance in May 1998, and have just celebrated our Diamond Jubilee with a dinner held on 28th February 2009. What will we do for the next celebration?!

Over the years we have also been busy with various fund raising activities including a lunchtime " Piano and Organ Recital", Raffles, An Evening of Wine and Roses, Car Boot Sales, Art Evening, CD sales, Quizzes and a Sponsored Sing. Not forgetting the monthly cake stalls and regular book sales

In Autumn 2000 we launched "Society Socials" ... every now and then we plan to finish our rehearsal early then stay for a glass of wine (or two!) and have the chance to talk (something we are not supposed to do in rehearsal!!) and get to know each other a bit better.

On 12th June 2005 the choir enjoyed a Hog Roast as the Summer end of term celebration. Current and ex-choir Members attended and a fun time was had by all.

The 2006 HOG ROAST was also a run away success as were the more recent summer social gatherings including the celebrations linked to our Diamond Jubilee Year 2008-2009.

Future plans include a long weekend away singing and eventually a trip to sing in Europe.