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Hidden
Gems 
SURBITON 2023

Friday 3rd November to

Sunday 5th November 2023

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Come and enjoy the good life with us at this exciting weekend of choral singing in Surbiton as we celebrate 20 years of songwriting together.

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OUR VENUE & CONCERT

We will be based in the light and airy St Mark's, the oldest church in Surbiton, which has recently been restored and modernised. It is within easy walking distance of the many local cafes and interesting shops.

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This is the fifth Hidden Gems trip and the twentieth year that we have been writing songs together. So, as well as some new songs, we are taking this opportunity to revive and re-imagine some of our old favourites in an exciting final concert, which will also feature local choir Treble Clef and the extraordinary multi-instrumentalist Richie Hart.

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WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

Travel to Surbiton  - easily accessible by road or train. If you arrive by train you will be passing through one of the most remarkable examples of Art Deco architecture in the country. We may even have a song about it!

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Accommodation - the area is well served with places to stay and we have some suggestions to help you find somewhere suitable.

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Meals - our singing venue is centrally located within easy reach of many cafes and restaurants.

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

There will be six rousing singing sessions spread over the weekend, to learn the arrangements and help establish good vocal habits and singing technique. Refreshments will be provided during the breaks.

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There will be two online teaching sessions in advance of the weekend, to introduce the material.

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There will also be a unique Hidden Gems walking tour taking in Surbiton, Kingston and the river; and lots of time to explore the area.  We hope you will come to see leafy suburbia in a whole new light!

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COST AND HOW TO BOOK

COST AND HOW TO BOOK

The cost of the weekend is £240. 

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Fill out the booking form and send to us

We will send you an email to confirm availability and details of how to pay.

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Itinerary (subject to change)

Friday

3rd 

November

10.30 - Meet and greet at St Mark's Church

11.00 - singing session 1

13.00 - lunch break

14.30 - singing session 2

16.00 - dinner break

19.00 - singing session 3

21.00 - time to relax

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Saturday

4th

November

10.00 - singing session 4

13.00 - lunch break

14.30 - singing session 5

17.30 - time to relax

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Sunday

5th 

November

10.00 - Hidden Gems Tour

12.00 - lunch break

14.00 - singing session 6 

17.00 - tea break

17.30 - concert in St Mark's Church

18.30 - hometime!

Here is our October 2022 choir in Berwick Church, Lewes, singing our piece inspired by the Sussex countryside and the stunning murals painted by the Bloomsbury Group artists.

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WHAT PEOPLE SAY

"Great organisation

and great fun!"

 

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