Thought you would all like a giggle… I have joined a lovely site on Face Book, Old Views of Beccles… Born and bred here of course I am loving to see all the great old photos and to be re united with some old friends…
Tuesday, May 05, 2015
Flowers…
Thanks Amelia for the lovely flowers they smell so good… Lovely to see you and your lovely daughter on Sunday, hope we can make it more often…
Thought you would all like a giggle… I have joined a lovely site on Face Book, Old Views of Beccles… Born and bred here of course I am loving to see all the great old photos and to be re united with some old friends…
We were chosen to stay on an extra time at school some for Shorthand and Typing, and think the boys were doing woodwork…so we were called Class 4a. Ah memories!
Thought you would all like a giggle… I have joined a lovely site on Face Book, Old Views of Beccles… Born and bred here of course I am loving to see all the great old photos and to be re united with some old friends…
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Sole Bay Jazz…
This Thursday evening the 30th April, The Sole Bay Band will be playing at the Sports Pavilion
Ditchingham… The line up this week will be……
Ditchingham… The line up this week will be……
Tim Densham…Clarinet/Saxophone…
Plus lots of information about the titles of the music…
Guests will be a welcome back to
Ron Hockett… Saxophone/Clarinet…
Ron Hockett… Saxophone/Clarinet…
With Ray Simmons…
this week he will be playing the Trumpet…
Our great backing team of Craig Hipperson…Drums…
Alan Cugnoni… Guitar/Banjo (good line up Alan)
Tony Jullings our whizz on the String Bass…
Look forward to seeing our usual good crowd to cheer these talented musicians for yet another good night of live Jazz…
8pm-10.30pm
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Thank you Sole Bay and friends for some great playing last night…
A good line up nice lot of different sounds…
Sorry that a few newcomers spoilt the lovely friendly club we had going there, just hope they never return, Thanks Jon,Heidi,Fudge and Robin for trying to help, and I am so sorry one of our regulars was spoken to in an insulting way.
Spoilt my evening to hear such things, sad this day and age that there does not seem anywhere that one can go without that happening at some time.
The loud constant talking also spoilt the evening, we all chat but usually between the music, however constant loud talk by those who just come to drink and talk spoil it for those who come to listen to some great talented live music, so lets hope in future the ones who must chat would do it quietly so that we can enjoy all the music. Especially some of the new faces that seemed to be enjoying laughing at us near the band when were trying to listen! Please do not come back!
Lovely to see Don back and some others who had been unwell, hope everyone has improved health in the coming months…
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8pm-10.30pm
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Thank you Sole Bay and friends for some great playing last night…
A good line up nice lot of different sounds…
Sorry that a few newcomers spoilt the lovely friendly club we had going there, just hope they never return, Thanks Jon,Heidi,Fudge and Robin for trying to help, and I am so sorry one of our regulars was spoken to in an insulting way.
Spoilt my evening to hear such things, sad this day and age that there does not seem anywhere that one can go without that happening at some time.
The loud constant talking also spoilt the evening, we all chat but usually between the music, however constant loud talk by those who just come to drink and talk spoil it for those who come to listen to some great talented live music, so lets hope in future the ones who must chat would do it quietly so that we can enjoy all the music. Especially some of the new faces that seemed to be enjoying laughing at us near the band when were trying to listen! Please do not come back!
Lovely to see Don back and some others who had been unwell, hope everyone has improved health in the coming months…
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Monday, April 27, 2015
The Footwarmers…
On Sunday lunchtime the Footwarmers were back at the Beccles Conservative Club in Beccles.
There was a slightly different line up…and they sounded really good, they also have such fun and that goes out to the audience, well those that were there to listen to the band. A good crowd if very noisy! people do shout loudly to one another whilst the band is playing, but we at the front enjoyed it…we do chat but try to only do it between numbers, never the less it was a nice session. Thanks one and all…
As always difficult to get a photo of the whole band but did my best to include everyone.
There was a slightly different line up…and they sounded really good, they also have such fun and that goes out to the audience, well those that were there to listen to the band. A good crowd if very noisy! people do shout loudly to one another whilst the band is playing, but we at the front enjoyed it…we do chat but try to only do it between numbers, never the less it was a nice session. Thanks one and all…
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As always difficult to get a photo of the whole band but did my best to include everyone.
Sunday, April 26, 2015
London Marathon 2015…
Just to wish all those who are running the marathon today to help all those Charities that are in need, I do not know how you do it, but good luck to one and all, must say number 294234 green start, you must be mad but will be routing for you as well as all the other Bungay Black Dog members…
Hope you have got the vaseline with you…
Well done Robin 4 hours 42mins… Rest now!
Hope you have got the vaseline with you…
Well done Robin 4 hours 42mins… Rest now!
Friday, April 24, 2015
Sole Bay Jazz Party
Well last night at the Sports Pavilion, Ditchingham, was like a party, as what a great line up of talent…
I say it all the time how lucky we are to be able to have live music with a different line up each week for just buying a raffle ticket, which of course as we cannot charge an entrance fee, this helps with getting musicians to play each week. Thank you for all those who do dig deep each week.
A great live music night and lots of new people coming to enjoy the evening, pity we do have so much chatter when the soloist are performing, luckily us at the front cannot hear so much when the band is playing together, but even they could not spoil the wonderful talent of the musicians we had.
What a pleasure to meet Johnny Rogers a wonderful talent. and with Tim at the front they performed so well together, Ray as always a great pianist so good to listen to, and of course the lovely way they all play and laugh together, (never knew there were so many keys to pick from)
it makes it even more enjoyable. Our three super backing group performed so well, and Craig, even though you had such a tough and sad day, you played your heart out to us all well done.
Maybe that team a good thought for the future for a special night Alan … you did good there again. Thanks also to Tim who sorted some good music for the evening…
Thanks to one and all…Heidi as always what a star… great friends make good company.
Good luck to your Dad Fudge on Sunday for the Marathon…and what a sport to celebrate St Georges Day with that great shirt!
Get well soon to Jean who has broken her wrist, and to all those who are suffering with illness hope you will soon recover and be back to enjoy the music and company.
I say it all the time how lucky we are to be able to have live music with a different line up each week for just buying a raffle ticket, which of course as we cannot charge an entrance fee, this helps with getting musicians to play each week. Thank you for all those who do dig deep each week.
A great live music night and lots of new people coming to enjoy the evening, pity we do have so much chatter when the soloist are performing, luckily us at the front cannot hear so much when the band is playing together, but even they could not spoil the wonderful talent of the musicians we had.
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| At last a decent photo of Ray very serious here… |
What a pleasure to meet Johnny Rogers a wonderful talent. and with Tim at the front they performed so well together, Ray as always a great pianist so good to listen to, and of course the lovely way they all play and laugh together, (never knew there were so many keys to pick from)
it makes it even more enjoyable. Our three super backing group performed so well, and Craig, even though you had such a tough and sad day, you played your heart out to us all well done.
Maybe that team a good thought for the future for a special night Alan … you did good there again. Thanks also to Tim who sorted some good music for the evening…
Thanks to one and all…Heidi as always what a star… great friends make good company.
Good luck to your Dad Fudge on Sunday for the Marathon…and what a sport to celebrate St Georges Day with that great shirt!
Get well soon to Jean who has broken her wrist, and to all those who are suffering with illness hope you will soon recover and be back to enjoy the music and company.
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Thursday night Live Jazz…
This Thursday the 23rd April… at the Sports Pavilion. Ditchingham…
The line up Alan has got for us this week is…
Tim Densham …Clarinet/Saxophone…
Johnny Rogers…Saxophone Clarinet…
Ray Simmons…Piano…
Backed by Alan Cugnoni…Guitar/Banjo…
Craig Hipperson…Drums…
Tony Jullings…String Bass…
Looking good so hope to see a good crowd to support these fine musicians.
Hope all those who have been unwell are now feeling better, and able to come along…
8pm-10.30pm
Friday, April 17, 2015
Sole Bay Jazz Band and Friends…
Once more …another great night of live music and fun at the Sports Pavilion…Ditchingham…
Nice to see so many people coming along to the venue, several new faces as well as some of the regulars, to all those fans that could not make it who were on holiday or sick, sorry but you missed a rather wonderful evening of talented music! It is always a good night from these musicians, but sometimes even better than others, and it was non stop last night.
Some really good vocals from Simon Nelson, gravel voice very nice… and Simon Denny who as always gave us some moving songs, they sing so different but added to the magic of the playing.
Tim with Clarinet/Sax/ Baritone Sax sounded so good, as did Derek who I thought played really well last evening, not many men could play like that after all these years, Simon on Cornet and lots of smiles… Ray on the Piano, hiding at the back but producing some finger licking good sounds… Alan on Banjo/Guitar, not at the same time! Tony on bass always so good, and of course our Craig, who certainly had a magical touch, lots of great drum sounds belting out…
So a huge thank you to the Band for giving us a great night …
Thanks Heidi working hard as always, and of course the many friends who make the night, so enjoyable thanks also to all you folk who help by buying raffle tickets which gives Alan a chance to bring some different musicians to come and play for us. Keith thank you for looking after all the book side and getting the raffle prizes not an easy task.
A few photos but those lights do not like my camera, or maybe my bad captures!!!but the band was spread out so could not get everyone in…thanks to those who put up with me trying to take a few shots…
Next Week we have a special guest so look in later and find out who it will be……
Nice to see so many people coming along to the venue, several new faces as well as some of the regulars, to all those fans that could not make it who were on holiday or sick, sorry but you missed a rather wonderful evening of talented music! It is always a good night from these musicians, but sometimes even better than others, and it was non stop last night.
Some really good vocals from Simon Nelson, gravel voice very nice… and Simon Denny who as always gave us some moving songs, they sing so different but added to the magic of the playing.
Tim with Clarinet/Sax/ Baritone Sax sounded so good, as did Derek who I thought played really well last evening, not many men could play like that after all these years, Simon on Cornet and lots of smiles… Ray on the Piano, hiding at the back but producing some finger licking good sounds… Alan on Banjo/Guitar, not at the same time! Tony on bass always so good, and of course our Craig, who certainly had a magical touch, lots of great drum sounds belting out…
So a huge thank you to the Band for giving us a great night …
Thanks Heidi working hard as always, and of course the many friends who make the night, so enjoyable thanks also to all you folk who help by buying raffle tickets which gives Alan a chance to bring some different musicians to come and play for us. Keith thank you for looking after all the book side and getting the raffle prizes not an easy task.
A few photos but those lights do not like my camera, or maybe my bad captures!!!but the band was spread out so could not get everyone in…thanks to those who put up with me trying to take a few shots…
Next Week we have a special guest so look in later and find out who it will be……
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