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Success in Prague!
You may remember how excited Spangles members were with the beautiful capes, donated by sponsors, when they found out they were going to Prague in the Czech Republic for a major competition. On Thursday, 7 November, they arrived in Prague after a long journey and were greeted at the airport…
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We’re Abuzz with Excitement!
At the beginning of November, we will be joining other choirs/choruses for the “Musica Orbis Gloria Festival” in Prague. Preparations are well under way, but everyone knows temperatures will be low in November, proving very cold for those from warmer climes! However, Spangles have covered that by equipping ourselves with…
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LIVING ABROAD WILL CHANGE YOU FOREVER
Moving abroad is one of the few big life challenges you will face. Leaving behind friends and family will be a big wrench, you may feel homesick but, if you stay strong and persevere, you can create a brand new, exciting life in your new country.Lots of people will tell…
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20th anniversary off to a good start
With twenty years of singing harmony together, Spangles is excited to tell you more about their plans to celebrate this momentous event throughout 2024! The brainchild of Lyn Baines and Anthea Prentice, back in 2004, the chorus continues the ethos of friendship through the love of singing. As they have…
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MONTHLY COLUMN – FEBRUARY
COMPANIONSHIP MAKES A DIFFERENCEI have been telling you in the last few months that I love to sing – and I do. I have suggested you join a chorus – and I want you to! But there is more than just singing. People often think, for instance, that the ladies…
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YOUR CHANCE TO SHINE!
Fancy singing but never had the courage to walk into a rehearsal on your own? Well, Spangles Ladies’ Harmony Chorus is offering you the chance to join other like-minded souls at the Open House on 22 February. “We know it can be difficult to make that first walk into a…
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Monthly Column – January
I HATE CLUBS SO WHY SHOULD I WANT TO JOIN A SINGING GROUP? Because they are not just about the music and singing! It’s friendship and caring. It’s friendship and community. It’s friendship and “I’ve got your back”. It’s friendship and anything you need.Yes of course we love our a…
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Open House – 22 February 2024
A golden opportunity to learn the iconic ‘Cups’ song from the film ‘Pitch Perfect’ in a cappella, four part harmony – and it’s totally free! We will provide teach tracks and help you learn the song and we’ll have some fun along the way. To find out more, complete the…
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Monthly Column – December
TAKE CARE OF YOUR HARD-WORKING VOICE However you use it, taking care of your voice should be a top priority because your vocal cords are precious. At Spangles, singing to the best of our ability means taking care of our voices, never more important than when singing with Christmas Joy!…
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Monthly Column – November
Christmas is only five weeks away. What are we all looking forward to? Christmas Trees…..Presents…… Great food……Parties…… Hearing from family in another country? Some of us may not have any of those things to look forward to, but we all have friends and neighbours, and perhaps sharing things with them…
