- Walled Garden café or otherwise

The Walled Garden sounds good as I then have time to get back to Heathrow.
Is it the 555 that I need to get between Heathrow & Sunbury?

Yep

Having further thoughts about eating after the event - the Walled Garden is immediately opposite The Magpie pub, so if anyone who hasn't got to leave wants a more substantial meal a little later they could continue there.

Sounds like a plan

I'll be going along with whatever Katyjay is doing.

i'm up for whatever.. will see how things go on the day..

I presume the pub won't need pre-booking Suepea if there's a lot of us

Well, I expect by now that Suepea has worked out that I couldn't organise my schedule in the UK to make the event but I see you now have quorum, so that's good. I am very sorry I can't be there with you all and I hope you thoroughly enjoy it, so that performance nerves (or at least worrying about them) become a thing of the past.

Have a great time!

I'm looking in to that one, Barry - apparently there's a birthday party booked for that evening but they may still be able to accommodate us. It's quite a big pub. I'm waiting for a phone call. Otherwise I may have to re-think.


Sorry you can't make it, Katica. Hope you enjoy the rest of your time in the UK. I think that "...at least worrying about them ..." sums up what we are trying to achieve.

Thanks katica, very sorry you can't come : you were excellent company at York.



OK Suepea

The Magpie can't have us, so I'm trying the Flower Pot. My big problem is not knowing how many to allow for - I'm guessing at 8-14, which is quite a large difference.

Experience always suggests to aim at the high end for numbers of people Suepea.

Argh I'd really like to make this but I have a mountain of work to get done piano wise... Will let you know if I'm a late notice attendee... Barry, if I do decide to go, do you want a lift?

Going back, yes please , going there, I'm meeting Clari-Netty, so I'll use public transport for that.

Are we all ready for tomorrow?

Really looking forward to it.

Beware though Barry - at my piano lesson today my teacher still had to correct the timing on my accompaniment! Talk about nerves!!!!

No worries : my recorder bit isn't exactly what Dowland wrote...

All done as far as I can get tonight. What have I forgotten?

Sadly I have to go into work tomorrow morning so there's no chance of making this - I hope you all have a great time!

everythings been up in the air for me this week i was thinking i may not be able to make it, but i've spent so long looking forward to it i will be there and will try my best, but i have had quite a rough week and havent been able to dedicate as much time to this a i had wanted and planned. the new trio piece i have only been able to give an hour or so to to i'm sorry in advance if i'm a little off i understand if you want to find a alternative third person. but i wil be there and i will try my best, am looking forward to it though i feel guilty for going. and i will see you all in the morning....i hear its going to be a rainy day

Hi Suepea,

Many thanks for an interesting and very enjoyable day. I think we had a great mix of instruments and talents who came together with a common aim and I know I had great fun, the concert was very good as well

Lovely Yamaha Grand and venue

Glad you enjoyed the day, pianophrase. The Light Beat is working on some photos at the moment - I'll probably get round to posting them tomorrow.

Thanks for organising such a great day, Suepea. I will have to lengthen my name before the next one.

Suepea, thank you so much for organising such a great day. The workshop had great practical tips which will be easy to put into practice. I so enjoyed the concert - it was wonderful to hear such lovely music being played. The venue was excellent with a great piano - always a bonus!

That was fun : thanks Suepea for a great day, and it was fun working with you, Netty/sbhoa/scotliz

andante_in_c : I'd use your forum username next time

Only because you know no-one on earth could manage to say 'barry-clari' three times in a row!

I think I'd still struggle to get andante_in_c out in time

i just want to say i had the best day thanks to every one for makeing me feel so welcome at my first event. everyone was so supportive and encourageing of eachother it was a really great experience. plus you all played so beautifully and there was some new music i am now determined to hunt down and have a bash at and listening to your fantastic flute playing Andi-piano-flute and katy j has just bumped it up a notch in my instruments i long to play list lol

thansk suepea for arrangeing a great and valuable event. i truely had the best day. many thanks to Pat too for leading the workshop she was lovely bubbly and really made it hit home

and of course a special thank you to Barry clari, for well everything .. such as being my accompanist and being really supportive, lots of music tips, escorting me to from the event, and generally looking after me throughout the day. and last but not least for encourageing me to go in the first place. Many, many thanks BC

aw, thanks Netty

Here are the photos, courtesy of The Light Beat, who apologises to anyone who was disturbed by the shutter operating.

Performance nerves Workshop

Very nice pictures : a good souvenir of a very enjoyable day

I am SO sorry to have missed this. Well done, everybody. It sounds as though you were all marvellous.