Dear Members and Friends,

The new term has started well with excellent meetings in January and February. The meeting dates for the rest of the season are as follows:

• 3rd March – Regular meeting at UCM at 3pm
• 7th April – Day trip to Portstewart – Regular meeting format (details to follow)
• 5th May – Regular meeting at UCM at 3pm
• 2nd June – AGM at UCM at 3pm, members’ recital immediately after
• BBQ late June or early July – To be arranged.

Guitarists pose with their guitars together with the Mayor of Newtownards to promote the guitar festival

The ensemble rehearsals have resumed, aiming for a performance, along with Miles McConnell, at the Ards Guitar Festival on 20th April. The festival is scheduled for 17th – 21st April 2024. The programme and tickets are available here from today.

Flyer detailing an upcoming music event including some members from the guitar society

Keith, Gerry and I, amongst others, will be performing at a St Patrick’s celebration on Friday 15th March at All Saints Parish Church, Eglantine Road, Lisburn, BT27 5RQ.

YouTube – The Society’s YouTube channel is here:

https://www.youtube.com/@CGSNI

Please get in touch if you are a Society member and would like to contribute a video.

Robert, Chairman

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