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The Warrington branch of the International Club Crosby, the 'Going My Way' branch, will hold its spring meeting here on Winwick Park next Saturday 25th March, 1230 - 1730hrs.
The themes this time will be Bing's jazz recordings and Bing in the 70s, which will include reminiscences of Bing's appearance on Dame Vera Lynn's TV show from July 1975 as a celebration of Dame Vera's 100th birthday in March this year.
If you are in or near the North-West region of the UK and would be interested in attending a great afternoon of music & friendship, then please contact me - tel. 07739 596 826 or email jkl@galleryjkl.com
Jason Liddiard
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I'll be there!
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Jace wrote:
The Warrington branch of the International Club Crosby, the 'Going My Way' branch, will hold its spring meeting here on Winwick Park next Saturday 25th March, 1230 - 1730hrs.
Jason Liddiard
Very best wishes for a successful meeting
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Anne Hopper on her late night, Saturday BBC Radio Cumbria show gave a nice mention for our Spring meeting. If you are interested in listening via catch-up on the BBC Radio iPlayer, the announcement starts around the 45min 30secs mark.
If you've seen our recent branch reports in BING magazine, you will be aware of the meeting format.
The themes for our Spring gathering are Bing's Jazz records & Bing in the 1970s. The order of play will be
as follows:
Welcome! 1230h – 1245h
News & Reviews
(Crosby news & what’s happening in radio, TV, books, CDs etc) 1245-1300
Guests’ Jazz Requests 1300 - 1400
(members choose their favourite recordings)
Bing in the 70s Quiz 1400 - 1500
*** Refreshment break *** 1500 - 1515
Album Choice (classic, obscure or favourite Crosby album) 1515 - 1600
Film/TV Show selection 1600 - 1730
Look out for our branch report, to see the details of each section.
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Hope all goes well and you all have fun and great listening.
I'll be in the land of Aust.