"In Beryl's enforced absence she has asked me to say a few words about the proceedings on Thursday the 14th February, at the Pavilion, Ditchingham. I'll have a go Beryl, but it won't compare to your own chatty & easy style.
Roy Symonds (who practically everybody knows in the jazz halls of North-East Anglia) gathered together a band to 'sub' for the Sole Bay Band, who had other commitments. They played a program of music which was a nice mix of laid back and romantic jazz to suit the Valentine's theme, also with a few additional unusual numbers. The line-up was as trailed previously, and the guys did a really good job for a select audience of around sixty people.
In recognition of Valentine's Evening, a nice touch was added by several of the regular ladies who decorated the tables with small pot-plants and lighting, also a few bowls of nibbles thrown in for good measure. One can only hope the peanuts-and-crisps crunching noises didn't detract from the romantic sounds emanating from the band! Another worrying moment occurred when Roy offered a free kiss to the ladies as an additional raffle prize. A stampede was expected in case tickets became sold out. In the event I do believe a few tickets were actually sold. Sorry Roy, just kidding (or maybe it's just 'sour grapes')
Finally an apology for no photos (again). I have got out of the habit of carrying my camera around."
Thanks, Neil.
David here, Beryl's eldest.
Mum's home from hospital now and moaning like hell but you'll be pleased to know she's on the mend. She can't wait to get back to jazz on a Thursday.
Actually, right now she's sitting on the sofa eating cream doughnuts and mardling with Aunt Phyllis and Cousin Claire, so she's definitely feeling better this morning.
Pip pip!
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Nice write up Neil, my thanks to Roy and eveyone who from the sounds of it made it a good night, I look forward to seeing many of our regulars who have " been off sick" back soon on Thursdays.
Thanks
Alan
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