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Our Festive Season
The lead up to Christmas is always a busy time for Spangles and this year is no exception. They’ve chosen The Grinch as their 2022 theme, which should prove popular with the youngsters and adults alike. “We wanted to have a bit of fun with a new song and The…
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Don’t Let Grinch Steal Your Christmas!
Spangles Ladies’ Harmony Chorus starts rehearsals in Los Alcázares, Murcia on 1 September after a well-deserved summer break. It’s hard to believe, but it’s time to dust off their Christmas songs in readiness for many engagements during November and December. If you’ve toyed with the idea of joining a chorus,…
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A June Wedding for Spangles
The Spanish Association of Barbershop Singers, of which Spangles is a founding member, recently reached out to respond to an urgent enquiry. County Councilor Brian O’Donoghue from Rathvilly, County Carlow in Ireland, planned to marry at the Hotel Perla Marina in Nerja, Málaga. He wanted to surprise his bride-to-be, Miriam,…
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Spangles in the Community
Spangles Ladies Harmony Chorus has a strong work ethic and strives to be the very best they can be. Spangles has become a big part of the local community, spreading their love of a cappella singing wherever they can, as has been evident in the past weeks. Spangles has been…
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Barrington Fundraiser
Spangles has an association going back over ten years, performing alongside Motown singer, Barrington. Having heard the sad news he had been in an induced coma for 2.5 months, and of course unable to earn a living, Spangles agreed they must do something. ”Barrington is a caring and generous soul…
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From Strength to Strength, Despite Pandemic
Spangles Ladies’ Harmony Chorus has coped well with whatever this pandemic has thrown at them. “The past two years have been unprecedented but we’re a very supportive team that’s great at facing challenges and coming out on top” said Chorus Manager, Lyn Baines. “2021 was no exception!” In 2020 the…
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Phenomenal Jubilee Celebration
The Platinum Jubilee celebrations to commemorate HM Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 year reign, something that no other monarch in history has achieved, could not be ignored by Spangles Ladies Harmony Chorus. Many weeks in the planning saw the fundraising team of Maggie Reilly, Susie Wyatt and Gale Booth pull off…
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Spangles on Tour
Spangles Ladies Harmony Chorus travelled to Valencia city last week, to join two choruses from San Antonio, Texas, for a concert in the magnificent Iglesia San Esteban. The group travelled by train from Murcia and Alicante, proud to wear their new ‘walking out’ uniforms, kindly sponsored by A1 Mortgages UK,…
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Cruz Azul Fundraiser
Spangles was delighted to be involved in Cruz Azul Murcia’s recent event at Le Petit Bistrot in Los Alcázares raised an amazing 784€! “We are overwhelmed by the generosity of local businesses, and the public, during what are still tough times for everyone” said Cruz Azul President, Lyn Baines. …
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Burns Night 2022
We were thrilled to be able to hold our second Burns Night since before the pandemic. Hats off to our Scottish lassies, Maggie, Lorraine, Ray and Shirley, who organised the best one yet! A great setting at No. 6 by Genoa and a fine, traditional menu made everything perfect. Donnie…