This is a great opportunity for choir members and partners to get together for some socialising and fun in the sun (fingers crossed!). We’re in a barn so you won’t need to bring a sun hat or lotion. Seating and tables are provided.

Our very own “Admin Lyn” Betteley is the primary organiser of this event, and has this to say:

“I know most of you have signed up to the Barby and listed what food you are bringing – Thankyou!

Some of you, however, may not even know about the Barby if you weren’t at choir in the few weeks leading up to our Concerts in June.  So for those of you who don’t, you are most warmly invited to come along on 18th August, around 3pm.  We usually start eating at around 3.30pm.

The BBQ is held in the Bluebell Barn (or just outside it if weather permits) at Bates Green Farm, (also known as The Bluebell Walk or Bates Green Garden)  Tye Hill Road, Arlington, near Polegate, BN26 6SH. Directions can be found on their website: https://batesgreengarden.co.uk/.  It’s a beautiful location and the owner John McCutchan also invites us to look around his wonderful gardens including his late wife Carolyn’s special garden designed by her. 

The choir itself provides all the meat (and veggie options), and soft drinks (including tea and coffee) and we ask if you could please bring either a salad-type dish or a dessert of your choice. (Those who have already signed up have stated what they are bringing, but if anyone wants reminding, just give me a ring  and I’ll tell you! .) 

If you would like to come but haven’t told us yet, please could you ring or text me if possible, just so that I can get the numbers right for buying the meat?  My number is:  07789 724586.  Or my landline at home is 01323 763273. 

Really hope lots of you can come.  We have 54 at the moment, so the more the merrier.”