A fine time was had by a large crowd at the Peldon and Wigboroughs Community Hall on the 16th November, at an evening of sea shanties and stories. . Quire (Colchester World Music Choir) were out in force, filling the stage and giving us gave us a fine selection of sea shanties and other songs […]
The AGM was held on 13 November 2019 at the Church. . After the preliminaries the Treasurer introduced the Financial Report for the financial year 1st September 2018 to 31st August 2019. To the nearest pound, the starting balance was £20,389, net profit from events was £500, income from subscriptions,sponsorship and donations received was £1319, […]
This was Bill Tamblyn’s pet subject of course, as he teaches folk music courses and collects songs too. This was held on 17th September and although only a dozen people came, they were mostly from outside the parish but were interested in the subject.
This Peldon tradition didn’t happen last year. Let’s revive it this year ! . Meet at PWCH car park at 6.30 pm. on Tuesday 17th December for some carol singing around the village. Refreshments afterwards at the church. . Bill has the song sheets, all you need is some warm clothes and a torch!
A blockbuster Shanty Night on Saturday 16th November, with: . ‘The Hoolies’ – shanty crew from Wivenhoe . Bob Needham – Colchester Town Crier and shanty man . Quire – Colchester World Music Choir . Elaine Barker – Storyteller . . Bring a song! Bring your voices! The bar will be open – of course! […]
