Women of Note performed three Christmas concerts in December 2019 raising funds for Rise, our chosen charity of the year, the first at Stanford Avenue Methodist Church on Sat 7 December, the second at Patcham Methodist Church on Mon 9 December and the third at Holy Trinity Church, Hurstpierpoint on Sat 14 December. We are… Continue reading Christmas 2019
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Halloween with the Blind Veterans
In October 2019 we performed a Halloween classical concert for the residents of Blind Veterans UK at St Dunstans, raising £90 for Rise, our charity of the year.
Suffrage Songs
Women of Note led the communal singing of suffrage songs at the blue plaque unveiling for Brighton suffragist and trade unionist Clementina Black in Ship Street on Sat 7 September 2019. Thanks to the Brighton Women’s History Group for the invitation, and the opportunity to hear inspirational speeches by Dr Gerry Holloway, Dr Caroline Lucas,… Continue reading Suffrage Songs
World Friendship Day with Age UK
Women of Note were invited to sing at the Haywards Heath Age UK Day Centre, Lamb House, on Thu 8 August 2019 to help their service users celebrate World Friendship Day. We may have been small in number due to the summer holidays but we had a great time and joined them for a wonderful… Continue reading World Friendship Day with Age UK
Summer Concert for RISE
Women of Note’s summer concert on Saturday 20 July 2019 at Brighton Unitarian Church raised a wonderful £530 which was split between our charity of the year, RISE UK, and the church. We were delighted that the Mayor of Brighton & Hove Councillor Alex Phillips (and son) attended our fundraising concert and that it was… Continue reading Summer Concert for RISE
Clocktower Plaque
Women of Note attended the unveiling of the blue plaque celebrating the HQ of the WSPU by Caroline Lucas, MP, at the Clock Tower on Fri 10 May 2019, dressed as suffragettes of course – watch the video (courtesy of Latest TV) by clicking on the link below: We then led the communal singing of… Continue reading Clocktower Plaque
Arundel Park Lodge
Women of Note entertained Pamela’s mum (aged 95) and other residents of Arundel Park Lodge, Seaford this afternoon (Sat 4 May 2019), accompanied by our pianist Zhanna. The eclectic programme included several pieces that had people joining in, including White Cliffs of Dover, The Water is Wide, California Dreaming and Sunrise, Sunset, plus Rebecca’s arrangement… Continue reading Arundel Park Lodge
RISE Chosen as our 2019 Charity
Women of Note are pleased to announce that our charity of the year in 2019 will be RISE UK, an independent, Brighton-based charity helping people affected by domestic abuse, offering practical help ranging from direct advice to refuge accommodation for those whose lives are at risk. RISE stands for Refuge, Information, Support and Education. Their… Continue reading RISE Chosen as our 2019 Charity