Birmingham Flute Choir Festival 2024
On 2nd March 2024, ten of us (plus an honorary member!) participated in the first Flute Choir Festival run by Birmingham Flute Choir. In addition a mass play session led by Mel Orriss, members attended morning and afternoon sessions that surrounded a lunchtime concert, before taking to the stage ourselves at the end of the day.
On 2nd March 2024, ten of us (plus an honorary member!) participated in the first Flute Choir Festival run by Birmingham Flute Choir. In addition a mass play session led by Mel Orriss, members attended morning and afternoon sessions that surrounded a lunchtime concert, before taking to the stage ourselves at the end of the day.
Christmas 2023
What we got up to in the lead up to Christmas 2023.
What we got up to in the lead up to Christmas 2023.
A fluteful evening
We were delighted to perform again for the Wisbech St Mary's WI and guests
We were delighted to perform again for the Wisbech St Mary's WI and guests
Low Flute Day with Carla Rees
On Sunday 3 September, some of the group attended a low flutes day led by Carla Rees. It was a fantastic day for those new and experienced to playing the alto, bass and contrabass flutes.
On Sunday 3 September, some of the group attended a low flutes day led by Carla Rees. It was a fantastic day for those new and experienced to playing the alto, bass and contrabass flutes.
2023 Final night of the Oundle Fringe
PFC played at The Talbot for a final night of thanks to those that volunteered for the Oundle Fringe
PFC played at The Talbot for a final night of thanks to those that volunteered for the Oundle Fringe
2023 Oundle Horticultural Society's 100th Summer Show
PFC provided a musical backdrop to the second day of the society's summer show.
PFC provided a musical backdrop to the second day of the society's summer show.
2023 Whaplode and Weston Primary Schools workshops
PFC spent an amazing day at Whaplode Primary School in the morning and Weston Primary school in the afternoon
PFC spent an amazing day at Whaplode Primary School in the morning and Weston Primary school in the afternoon
2023 Concert with Take Note Community Choir
On 21/05/2023, straight after Peterborough Celebrates we dashed across the city to perform in a joint concert with Take Note Community Choir. This year we joined forces for three pieces: Cantique de Jean Racine, Sheep May Safely Graze and Celtic Blessing. The concert was themed around the elements, and we performed: On the meadow, On the banks of green willow, Windmills of your mind, The Hebrides overture, April Showers.
On 21/05/2023, straight after Peterborough Celebrates we dashed across the city to perform in a joint concert with Take Note Community Choir. This year we joined forces for three pieces: Cantique de Jean Racine, Sheep May Safely Graze and Celtic Blessing. The concert was themed around the elements, and we performed: On the meadow, On the banks of green willow, Windmills of your mind, The Hebrides overture, April Showers.
2023 Peterborough Celebrates
On 21/05/2023 we were delighted to return and perform at Peterborough Celebrates; this time we were in the big top
On 21/05/2023 we were delighted to return and perform at Peterborough Celebrates; this time we were in the big top
2023 Flute workshop with Fenland Music Centre
On Saturday 18 March, we ran a day for flautists of all ages and abilities at St Peter's Church, March. We started with some warm ups and then all participants had a chance to have a go at all the different sized flutes: piccolo, alto and bass flutes. We then rehearsed in the afternoon and ended the workshop with an informal concert.
On Saturday 18 March, we ran a day for flautists of all ages and abilities at St Peter's Church, March. We started with some warm ups and then all participants had a chance to have a go at all the different sized flutes: piccolo, alto and bass flutes. We then rehearsed in the afternoon and ended the workshop with an informal concert.
2022 Christmas fundraising and voluntary
In 2022, we raised over £130 for Light Project Peterborough from our session at Serpentine Green. We also offered a morning of festive music at March's Christmas tree festival, and an afternoon concert at Longueville Court Care Home
In 2022, we raised over £130 for Light Project Peterborough from our session at Serpentine Green. We also offered a morning of festive music at March's Christmas tree festival, and an afternoon concert at Longueville Court Care Home
2022 Concert for Wisbech St Mary's Women's Institute
We had a fantastic evening providing music to the wonderful ladies of the WI. As you might expect, there were some delicious offerings to keep our stamina up.
We had a fantastic evening providing music to the wonderful ladies of the WI. As you might expect, there were some delicious offerings to keep our stamina up.
2022 Oundle Fringe
On a glorious and balmy July evening, we provided a summery serenade at the Talbot Inn.
On a glorious and balmy July evening, we provided a summery serenade at the Talbot Inn.
2022 Oundle Jubilee Celebrations
It was great to be asked to support the Fletton Fields project and be a part of the brilliant Jubilee celebrations
It was great to be asked to support the Fletton Fields project and be a part of the brilliant Jubilee celebrations
2022 Fundraising cream tea for Marafiki Trust
We were blessed with the best weather you could hope for when playing outside, and rather glad for the breeze that came off the nearby river. It was great to be part of a different fundraising effort, this time help to raise £305 for the Marafiki trust.
We were blessed with the best weather you could hope for when playing outside, and rather glad for the breeze that came off the nearby river. It was great to be part of a different fundraising effort, this time help to raise £305 for the Marafiki trust.
2022 Music in the park
2022 was the year of fabulous summer outdoor playing. It was great to be able to return to this wonderful location.
2022 was the year of fabulous summer outdoor playing. It was great to be able to return to this wonderful location.
2022 Guest stars at Take Note Community Choir Concert
It was a pleasure to share the stage with Take Note Community Choir - two years after the original concert was cancelled due to a certain event...
It was a pleasure to share the stage with Take Note Community Choir - two years after the original concert was cancelled due to a certain event...
2022 Peterborough Celebrates
After two years of restrictions on performances, things started looking up. Peterborough Celebrates was a lovely celebration, bringing together the wealth of community activities that Peterborough has to offer.
After two years of restrictions on performances, things started looking up. Peterborough Celebrates was a lovely celebration, bringing together the wealth of community activities that Peterborough has to offer.
2021 Christmas fundraising
Our annual fundraising for Light Project Peterborough resumed at Serpentine Green and we also took our music to the city centre
Our annual fundraising for Light Project Peterborough resumed at Serpentine Green and we also took our music to the city centre
2021 Christmas Tree Festival, March
We provided some festive music for the annual Christmas Tree Festival at St Peter's Church as visitors perused the local craft stalls and submitted their votes for their favourite trees.
We provided some festive music for the annual Christmas Tree Festival at St Peter's Church as visitors perused the local craft stalls and submitted their votes for their favourite trees.
2021 Longueville Court Care Home
We had the pleasure of performing twice at Longuevillle Court Care Home (June and September) - the residents were in fine voice on both occasions and we were also spoiled with delicious cakes!
We had the pleasure of performing twice at Longuevillle Court Care Home (June and September) - the residents were in fine voice on both occasions and we were also spoiled with delicious cakes!
2020 Longueville Court Care Home
The pandemic put paid to nearly all of the events we had lined up for 2020, but we were determined to still bring some Christmas cheer to the residents of our local care home.
The pandemic put paid to nearly all of the events we had lined up for 2020, but we were determined to still bring some Christmas cheer to the residents of our local care home.
2020 Weston Primary School Workshop
We delivered a one- hour workshop, including a short performance to Y5 and Y6 pupils.
We delivered a one- hour workshop, including a short performance to Y5 and Y6 pupils.
2019 Christmas fundraising
In 2019, we performed three times between Serpentine Green shopping centre and Van Hage garden centre. We were pleased to raise just over £220 for Light Project Peterborough
In 2019, we performed three times between Serpentine Green shopping centre and Van Hage garden centre. We were pleased to raise just over £220 for Light Project Peterborough
2019 Ferry Meadows
In 2019, we performed twice at Ferry Meadows: - in August, we had glorious sunshine so were grateful for the shade from the marquee - in December, it was altogether a lot cooler when we braved the elements for some carols and festive tunes outside the café
In 2019, we performed twice at Ferry Meadows: - in August, we had glorious sunshine so were grateful for the shade from the marquee - in December, it was altogether a lot cooler when we braved the elements for some carols and festive tunes outside the café
2019 Open Gardens Wisbech St Mary
We were proud to be a part of the efforts to raise an amazing £5,029 for Alzheimer's Society in such tranquil and beautiful surroundings.
We were proud to be a part of the efforts to raise an amazing £5,029 for Alzheimer's Society in such tranquil and beautiful surroundings.
2019 John Lewis
In 2019, we performed in John Lewis, Peterborough, on three occasions. The idea was to bring a calming atmosphere to the Partners and the shoppers. We were also proud to perform at their fundraiser for the Alzheimer's Society.
In 2019, we performed in John Lewis, Peterborough, on three occasions. The idea was to bring a calming atmosphere to the Partners and the shoppers. We were also proud to perform at their fundraiser for the Alzheimer's Society.
2018 Mayor's Farewell Ball
This was one of Peterborough Flute Choir's first official engagements. We donned our best frocks and dinner jackets and enjoyed contributing to the celebrations during the drinks reception.
This was one of Peterborough Flute Choir's first official engagements. We donned our best frocks and dinner jackets and enjoyed contributing to the celebrations during the drinks reception.
