2011 News

Had our last singout of the year last night at The Keays Theatre, St Austell, along with the Restormel Concert Band, Caledonian pipe Band and some Scottish Country Dancers. The sharp eyed among you will have twigged that the evening … Continue reading    

Sang last night at the Christmas Party held by the charity shelterbox, to thank all their volunteer helpers for all the hard work they put in throughout the year. Bit chilly in the warehouse but we had previous warning and … Continue reading    

Practice last night was interrupted by a visit from Barbara’s ladies quartet called “Affinity”. Look out for them coming to a venue near you, they are seriously good.

Nice singout last night with a very appreciative host and audience. Lovely place to sing with great acoustics and nice atmosphere.

Sang in Fowey yesterday as part of the Christmas Market event. Not many in the Town Hall but a good crowd gathered when we sang outside. Managed to dodge the wet weather but a bit chilly singing in shirtsleeves.

Over £2000 was raised last night at The Polgooth Inn by 12 guys having their moustaches shaved off in aid of the Movember charity, appropriately accompanied by the aptly named , yours truly “Barbershop” chorus. Well done chaps.

Sang in the Mediterranean Biome at the Eden Project last night. Surprisingly good acoustics for singing considering the vast space. Disappointing small crowds but very enthusiastic.

What a lovely time we had last night singing at Frankie and Graham’s engagement party in Fraddon Village Hall, it was a great start to their life together. A very enthusiastic audience gave us great applause. Our best wishes to … Continue reading    

Had fun singing on Lemon Quay last Saturday as part of the Music Truro event. Bit chilly, but the sun shone and we attracted reasonable crowds. Thanks to The Kernow Sausage Company who provided us with a  hog roast bap … Continue reading    

What a lovely afternoon we had at Milltown, a beautiful setting in a part of Cornwall not many of us get to. Typically “English”. Tea & Cakes on the lawn, lovely singing and a muted brass ensemble. Even the sun … Continue reading    

What a terrific concert we had last night, singing on form, in a place with good acoustics. We had resounding applause from the audience, particularly for “When I,m 64” and “Sweet Adeline”.

The recording we did at Lobb’s Farm shop was played yesterday on Tiffany Truscott’s afternoon show on Radio Cornwall. Everyone came across very well I thought. Great publicity as they mentioned this web site. Pity they cut the music short … Continue reading    

On Sunday, July 24th, we did a short concert, and a recording with Matthew Shepherd for Radio Cornwall. The acoustics in Lobb’s Farm Shop (Heligan) make it a terrific place to sing and record. We recorded “When I’m 64” and … Continue reading    

A get together was held at Richard and Ruth’s house on the 20/07/11. WAGS and select fans were invited, food and drink consumed and a good time had by all.  

On the 25th May we welcomed Barbara as a possible new MD. She has a lot of Barbershop experience and we hope she can whip us in to shape so to speak. She,s still with us as I type and … Continue reading    

If you missed this event, put it in your diary for next year. What a great day out, literally something for everyone from kids to grannies. Lots of stalls of arts and crafts and a varied range of music and … Continue reading    

Our new website has launched! You can now keep up-to-date on news about Cornish Connection and see up coming events we’re attending. You can have a listen to some of our songs, find out how to join and contact us … Continue reading