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| The Porter Family at the Guildhall |
Thanks to Tim Porter - of The Porter Family - for these pics from the weekend.
Apologies for the delay Tim but we've been recovering (!) and then have been away.
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| Jo Harman |
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| Dartmouth Academy Drummers |
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| Moulettes |
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| Girl Drummer |
Also some lovely feedback from more happy Festival-Goers...
"Hi,
what a fantastic Festival!
The fifth one for us & they just keep
getting better! Congratulations to all the committee & thanks for
all your hard work - These things don't JUST HAPPEN! Dartmouth has a
special atmosphere, but at Festival time it really buzzes! Loved it
all,especially Flash Harry and, as always,Sax Appeal - already looking
forward to next year! Stayed at The Royal Castle again - fab as usual!"
Janet H
"Dear DMF committee members - first of all I apologise for the delay in writing this but
we are only just returned from our stay in Dartmouth so haven't had access to a computer.
We just wanted to say "WOW" - what a fabulous weekend...!
...We thought it was the best ever and we have been coming for a good
few years. We started off on Thursday with the Film Society showing of
Jersey Boys. They are such a lively crowd and always make us so
welcome. A great start to the weekend...
Some highlights for us:
Peter Knapp's ''All you ever wanted to
know about opera' - plus we attended his workshop - what an interesting
man and I have lots of tips to take back to my own choir master !
David Davies's organ recital
Helen Yeoman's workshop was great fun - she is so enthusiastic about her music.
Torbay Ukulele Club - brilliant
Glorious Chorus - inspirational
Unfortunately we missed Connie Lush as we wanted to get good seats
for Dartmouth Rock. Really enjoyable - much improved from last year.
From there time for a quick coffee before dashing off to the Flavel
for 'A Session with Charles Hazlewood'. Most interesting and a lovely
touch to include his daughter at the end.
New Budapest Cafe Orchestra - Wow! What more can I say !
The Sung Eucharist on Sunday morning was uplifting. Beautiful singing and Jazz Mass was different
not heard the Sanctus etc done like that before but really enjoyed it.
Dart Festival Chorus were excellent as usual. Loved their Magna Carta theme.
Then the Wurzels - brilliant - what an example to us "oldies". They had the crowd in the palm of their hand !
Congratulations to you all for a fantastic festival. Can't wait for next year.
Accommodation already booked !
Many Many Thanks.
June and Adrian L, Cheltenham
