July 2026 concert – I have just added a note from Clare – you’ll find it on the rehearsals tab!

Well done to everyone for the concert on Saturday – another triumph. My usual ‘exit poll’ suggested some first timers will definitely be back for more, which is the perfect ‘vote of confidence’ in you all. It was a hot evening and the venue is not ideal in that regard, so thank you for your understanding.

My thanks to you all, but as always to Arturo for the work he puts in week in and week out, preparing for rehearsals and getting the best out of the orchestra, with Clare bringing the calm and the fun she does too! Beyond the excellent performance, concerts do not happen without the wider team – Front of House, Catering and then just the general ‘grunt work’ required in getting everything in place before Arturo raises his baton (Oliver, Adrian, Merrill, Judith).

I can also confirm the audience were incredibly generous in supporting us to fundraise for the DEC Venezuela Earthquakes Appeal – we were able to send off £256.84 which was simply stunning.

Term starts on 8th September and I’ll see you (hopefully) on 15th.

Enjoy the rest of the summer.

Don’t forget, you can always get in touch by e-mailing me at [email protected]

Miles