London's LGBT+ Community Choir
On 19 May a group of Pinkies and their friends gathered outside Southwark Cathedral. Were we going to bash the bishop? No (Southwark Cathedral is known as being gay friendly), but following the popularity of Kay’s Big Pink Hunt last year the basses had decided to have a treasure hunt for their fundraiser. The setting would be the Thames path heading westwards, more or less (less in the case of some teams; see below).
Continue reading “South Side Story: A Southwark Hunt”
Hello fellow Pinkies!
Last Thursday was the latest meeting of the strategic planning group for the London festival in 2009, it was fast moving and very successful as well.
Continue reading “We are a stakeholder!”
Friday evening saw eleven Pinkies heading towards Streatley Youth Hostel, a spacious old house near the Thames on the Berkshire – Oxfordshire border. The little country towns of Streatley and Goring face each other across the river, nestled in a valley set among the gentle Chiltern hills. This year we were catered for by friendly hostel staff, and Friday’s veggie dinner option was so good that Mel had it again for breakfast. Maya kept us entertained at dinner with “strange but true” animal stories and Liang and Hsien finally arrived later in the evening, thanks to the assistance of the AA.
Continue reading “A Weekend In The Country”
My name is Liang.
My section is tenor (‘tops’ as we like to call ourselves).
I joined the Pink Singers in 2005.
I joined the Pink Singers because I watched them perform in January 2005 and was impressed that such a small choir could produce such a lovely sound. By May I had become a member. (Of course this has nothing to do with feeding my karaoke habit)
My favourite thing about being a Pinkie is singing in a concert especially when travelling to visit another city.
When I’m not rehearsing you can find me messing with my computer, in the gym, playing tennis when I can or socialising with friends.
The song that I would most like us to perform is… I know many people will cringe but I would like to do one of the big ballads by Whitney Houston or Mariah Carey. Perhaps Michael can do one of his sweeping arrangements for I Will Always Love You or Hero.
The song in our repertoire which should be laid to rest is Sheer Madness. It’s a great medley but we have done it too many times.
Good day fellow Pinkies!
Firstly apologies for the lateness of this report on the last meeting of the Various Voices Planning Group, the meeting was on the 27th of Feb. No excuse, I must try harder!
Continue reading “Can you help?”