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NCO 2018 (continued)

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TrumpetVoluntary · 26/12/2017 21:09

Hi
I thought I would start a new thread as the other one must be nearly full and I might have lots of questions as it is our first time!
My DD is in the U10s for 2018 and hopefully also in South Easterlies. I told my parents about her getting a place and they would like to come to her concert if possible (I understand that this is 11am on 19 August at Port Regis school) or have volunteered to look after my younger children instead if needed. Given my parents get booked up months in advance (they have a very active social life!) and Port Regis isn’t particularly near where we live so we might end up booking accommodation, then I wondered if anyone could let me know how this works:

  • do we get a limited number of tickets? I assume there must be some kind of limit.
  • would the concert be suitable for children (my younger DC will be 7 and 5 by then)?
Thanks very much.
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ThreeAndUs · 24/05/2018 22:08

Horsham is win win for us! Doesn't say a time though!?

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TrumpetVoluntary · 24/05/2018 21:23

Horsham is further away for us too. But closer for some other people at least. I hope you can still make it!

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Doubleup · 24/05/2018 19:36

Hmm - Horsham.....

TaggieOHara · 18/05/2018 07:32

Yes - that’s right Double, but they haven’t yet got a venue, so the date may change or the rehearsal may be cancelled.

Doubleup · 17/05/2018 22:50

Is 17 June the potential date for the next S Easterlies then? That wasn't on my radar. Things were so much better organised last year when they had all the dates set out early and we could plan ahead.

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TrumpetVoluntary · 13/05/2018 16:00

Yes the Borodin was really good. And I thought the Sound of music was much improved too.
Fingers crossed they find a venue for 17 June!

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TaggieOHara · 13/05/2018 15:34

Yes - it went really well! The Borodin at the end was gorgeous.

Very nice to meet three (I think!) I was looking out for others but we had to make a quick get away to get DS2 to choir

ThreeAndUs · 13/05/2018 15:16

Just arrived home. Great rehearsal for the children today and enjoyed chatting with more people. See you all in June hopefully everyone! Smile

Radiodependent · 13/05/2018 14:34

Sorry we missed you double up, hope to chat next time. Fingers crossed they find a venue for June :)

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TrumpetVoluntary · 13/05/2018 12:22

Yes, I just smiled at you. Didn’t want to disturb the rehearsal by talking right now but can say hello at the end.

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Doubleup · 13/05/2018 12:14

Are you three to my right trunpetv?

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TrumpetVoluntary · 13/05/2018 12:01

Not sure which one you are Doubleup. I have found Three and Radio. Currently sitting in middle of second row on balcony.

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Doubleup · 13/05/2018 10:12

I’m at SEasterlies with the littlest bassoonist. Currently I’m chairless until I can track one down....

Radiodependent · 13/05/2018 07:00

Our travel time has decreased quite a lot with it being Sunday morning on google maps so that’s good. I am bringing a small bass player and have a blue bag with dots on.

TaggieOHara · 13/05/2018 06:18

See you soon! I will be with my father, who knows nothing about mn!! DS2 plays the violin in the U10s Smile

ThreeAndUs · 13/05/2018 06:10

See you all soon! Eta is 1 hour and 30 so hoping it won't take the 2 hours it said yesterday when I checked! My son is also U10 trumpet player! Smile

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TrumpetVoluntary · 12/05/2018 23:21

Afraid I haven’t had a chance to do any baking but am looking forward to tomorrow. I am fairly short and have shoulder length brown hair (which might be in a ponytail) and glasses, and will probably be wearing jeans and carrying a black handbag. DD is an U10 trumpet player. Do say hi if you see me!

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Doubleup · 12/05/2018 18:45

I'm also contemplating baking - but need to get a move on before Eurovision starts! We like a bit of kitsch and cheese here and it will be a bit of light relief in amongst exam revision.

Radiodependent · 12/05/2018 12:43

see you tomorrow Southeasterly people, am contemplating doing some baking....

ThreeAndUs · 11/05/2018 14:02

Yes not looking forward to the journey Trumpet, 2 hours!

Taggie my DS has new wearing it non stop since it arrived too!

TaggieOHara · 08/05/2018 21:34

DS2’s hoodie arrived too! He was so thrilled. Had quite a battle to dissuade him from sleeping in it (it is about 20 degC here!).

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TrumpetVoluntary · 08/05/2018 20:58

Great news Three - hope the journey on Sunday isn’t too bad.

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ThreeAndUs · 08/05/2018 20:45

Yey! One happy boy to find his NCO jumper had arrived when we came home from school! Nicely timed for Sunday's rehearsal! Smile

GI2015 · 02/05/2018 12:29

Thank you Trumpet for sharing. Hopefully e-mail will be soon.

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TrumpetVoluntary · 02/05/2018 12:19

Emailed Julia about Southeasterlies and current thinking is 13 May 10-1 at Wellington College (hopefully email to confirm within next day or so) and maybe 17 June after that although they are struggling to find a venue for June so June rehearsal might be postponed.

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