Onward and Upward !

The JUNCTIØN18 Newshound has been a tad quiet recently but he is now here with a vengance!

Oh, and when I say 'Newshound', I mean it ..... meet Hugo, JUNCTIØN18's Newshound who will be keeping everyone up to date with the various events and goings on at Crick Ladies Choir!

Hugo went through a rigorous recruitment process and he assures us that he will be very diligent in his duties as 'Ace Reporter'!

His first job was to welcome three new singers to the choir with Alison, Liz and Verity joining us and now settling in well. But his main message is to let you know about some dates which JUNCTIØN18 have coming up as he's very excited about the whole thing. He has been 'swatting up' on this 'Social Media' business and tells us he has got his finger on the pulse. So here's some info he has for you:

December (Date TBC) : J18 (Lite) are singing Christmas Carols at St Cross Hospital, Rugby

December 17th: The full ladies choir are singing as guests at the Ocho Christmas Concert in Crick. Hugo says that because last year's concert was a sell out, tickets must only be purchased online at www.ochosingers.com. Some people were disappointed not to get in last year so Hugo advises to get your tickets early ..... already over 50 tickets sold!!! Hugo wants to be on the door to ensure that anyone without tickets doesn't get in but J18 have told him that that's not how this works with the spirit of goodwill at Christmas. Besides which, he may have a loud bark but he's a big softy really! It's definitely not within his remit as the Newshound!

December 21st: 'Carols around a Christmas tree'

JUNCTIØN18 are leading an evening of Christmas Carols around a Christmas Tree in a 'grotto' at the rear of the Red Lion. It is hoped that as many people and adults will come and join in the singing of traditional carols and enjoy mulled wine and other Christmas festivities .......... more info coming later!

Hugo's hoping that there will be some sausages available .... apparently he's not keen on mince pies!

Next year, the choir will also be hosting a charity evening of 'Crick Does Music' where the choir will be singing along with a variety of musicians and guests mainly from the Crick area ........ apart from Ocho who are also travelling down to sing a few of their favourites. Hugo insists in being involved in the interview and selection process for the singers and musicians and I think we have to be careful that he doesn't get ideas above his station! More details coming in the New Year ......

So Hugo needs to sign off now ................