Lisburn Community Choirs Annual Report For Year Ended 318t July 2024 LISBURN COMMUNITY CHOIR Reqistered Chority Number NIC 108427
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LISBURN COMMMUNITY CHOIRS LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees Mrs K Webb Mrn Carol Johnston Mrs L Cunningham Mrs P Knowles Mr Robert lSon Ms Marlan Mateer Mr D•8 Henry Chalr Mrs Kwebb Socr8tary Treasurer Mrs L Cunnlngham Mr R Wilson Cholr Admlnlstrator Mr Tim Webb Flnance Admlni8trator Mr R Wllson Muslcal Dlr•¢tor Mr Tim Reynolds Mrs Sharon Hodgin• Mrn V Thompson Deputy Musical Director Independent Examln•r Registered Charity NumberNIC 108427
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LISBURN COMMUNITY CHOIR ANNUAL REPORT CHAIR'S REPORT For year ended 31 •t July 2024 Introduction: This Annual Report for the year ending 31 July 2024 begins with our new Musical Director, Tim Reynolds gatherffTg us aTrto¢ether in"Septshér ft)r a par uf Zmazing sinoing, and opportunitles. We were délighted lo welcome both old and new members and the temi got off to a great start Vth our first 'Superf Saturday on 14th October in Emmanuel Church, Portadown. This gave us the opporlunity to practise our songs, and to have a bit of social ts.me together. Decemberwas a busy month forthe choirs. We slarted off with our concert in Lisbum Cathedral on 2M December •miltsdV157hé-Season. It was a great SUC83 wilh apxcked Cathedral, lovely way to slart the Christrnas season. We then had the privilege of singing again at the Cathedral, with the Lisbum Community Orchestra on 161h December. Great fun was had by those who made il to the Ulsler Radio live in Lisbum's Lagan Island. Thank8 lo Caroline Stewart lor arranging our guest appe8r8nce. We were very rèady for our Christmas breakl In January, w9 %rè baek to prepare for oijr big IllgterTrlall conrért in ApnT. Anolher 'Supe Saturday was held on 17th February in Bangor this time - and didn't we have a lovely limel We held up the Bangor station with our flash mob singing. 11 wasn't long unlil our concert on 27th April in the Ulster Hall- 'Chart Toppers,. It was a huge success. and we were delighted to wèlcom8 Laura Kerr as our MC. Charltles: At the beginning of this choir year, had nominated 2 charities to support through our Concert, Pretty'n'Pink and Angel Vmshes. We vKre delighted to raise awareness and money for such worlhy causes. One of our choir members, Samantha Connor, organised Ihe charity colleclions for both, and her company, John Thompson & Sons Ltd. Match funded up to £2000. We were able to give both charities £2000 each. Soclals: We finished off our choir year with Breakfast at Café Vic Ryn. But we were nol qulle finished yel- on 23 June somè of the choir members nt to the new garden space at the Musgrave Park Hospital lo sing. It was a scorching hot day, and it was well roceived by all who re there. Board of Trustees Our Board of Trustees. work tirelessly in the background. Nol only do each of them bring thèir own unique gifts and skills, bul they also sing, leam Klrds and in Dessie's case, also do the PPT at the Ulster Halll I NWJuld like to thank all of them, they are what makes this choir work smoothly, including My husband, Tim, who has taken the minules for us since Jane Dawson left. I know l am leaving il all in very good and Gapable hands. Carol Johnston is also stepping down this year, and we want to Ihank her for her commitment to the children's choir especially. Regirtered Chorlty Number NIC 108427
I can't mention the Trustees without mentioning our dear friend, Liz Cunningham. Liz had been involved since the beginning of Lisbum Communty Choirs, and it was such a privilege lo sing at her funeral. I think for all of us, the most poignant moment was the softly sung 'Fix You, as the coffin was taken out of thécathedral. The thole service was a real tribute to Liz, whD she was, as friend, mum, nana and choir member. Liz had planned to step down from the Board of the choir this AGM. She leaves a big hole in our lives, we will miss her. but know she is singing with the angels, and her beloved husband. Thanks and final remarks Finalty, thanks to our musical director, Tim Reynolds and his accompanist, Sharon Hodgins. Wrthout you both, and your gifts and skills, we would be a bunch of people croaking out notes randomlyl You get the best out of us all, and we thank you for your commitment and &nlhusiasm. Ichalr of LCC) Reqistered Charity Number NIC 108427