I am delighted to inform you that Paul has volunteered to convene the first meeting at the college…..Truly an historic event! No more fitting stalwart member to be in the lead on that day. You are now invited to book in for the meeting on Sunday 9th January 2022 (NOTE this meeting is now fully …
Dear Members, First and foremost, I trust that you are all well, and I wish you all a Happy Christmas! You will be interested to know that Paul, on behalf of the committee, has negotiated a return to “f2f” society meetings at the college. The current proposal is to have a meeting in the college …
Members – the AGM will be held as a Zoom call this year. It will be held on Sunday 17th October at 3pm with the primary aim of selecting a new committee, which will then be in a position to negotiate with the UCM regarding possible timing of reconvening at the college in person. Please …
Hello folks, We are sorry to inform you that it will not be possible to proceed with the Bangor guitar weekend at the end of August (29th / 30th). The venue, Hamilton Halls, is not going to be open until September at the earliest, and the committee is not in a position to find another …
Dear Members, We were originally scheduled to have our June meeting this Sunday, 14th June. Since we are not allowed to meet indoors as a group, and only small cohorts may meet outdoors, it is not possible to have the meeting. At this stage the barbeque is also off the list. I do not know …
Dear Members and Associates, I don’t think anybody will be surprised to learn that we are going to have to cancel our forthcoming meetings on account of this virus proliferation. The committee has agreed the following: Sunday 5th April: Portstewart meeting – cancelled Sunday 3rd May (originally planned for Sunday 10th May): AGM – cancelled. …
Our next meeting at the Ulster College of Music is on Sunday 9th June 2019 at 3.00pm. Assuming a large number attending we shall arrange cluster groups before a regular members’ recital. Other News: Before that meeting (as already mentioned) the society ensemble is performing at Hamilton Road Presbyterian Church, Bangor this Friday 7th June …
Hi folks, The Society will be performing in support of Gary Ryan at this year’s Ards Guitar Festival on Wednesday 3rd April at 8pm in the Queen’s Hall in Newtownards. This is sure to be a great recital, so make sure you book your tickets now to avoid disappointment. Gary will also be hosting a …
Hi all, Robbie and Keith met with Sean Woods on Tuesday to discuss what can be done this year in terms of a self-funded festival. The dates would be 24th and 25th August, the Bank Holiday weekend. Sean has some money set aside from a private business donor which could be used to bring over …
Hi all, Just a quick update to let any interested parties know that the Events page has been updated with the events programme for 2018/19. Have a look and put the dates in your diary! A note from this year’s chair regarding the ensemble: Keith has already started a rehearsal programme for the society’s ensemble, …