It is with great sadness that we need to share the news that Adrian’s mum Val passed away on 2nd August after a short illness. She was Concentus’ number one fan from day one and she never missed a concert from our very first one until ill health prevented it this year, much to her frustration. She was also a very good friend to many of the choir and her smiling face in the audience will be sorely missed. She was so very proud of Adrian’s achievements with the choir and was very clear that she would like Concentus to sing at her funeral, having been such a big part of her life for the last 20 years. Therefore, we hope as many of you as possible will be able to join in singing The Lord Bless You and Keep You, and we will be accompanied by the lovely John Ross - a familiar face from rehearsals and concerts past. Don’t worry if you don’t know it - we will put the parts and full version on the members area of the website in the next couple of days and there will be a rehearsal beforehand to learn/refresh our memories.
The arrangements are as follows:
Funeral
Friday 29th August, 10am
All Saints Chapel, Darley Road, Eastbourne. BN20 7GE
Dress code: summer uniform (scarves/ties available on the day)
Rehearsal
Monday 18th August, 7.30-9pm
Emmanuel Church, Upperton Road, Eastbourne. BN21 1LQ
The funeral will be followed by the burial at Seaford cemetery, and anyone who knew Val is welcome to join the family if you so wish. The family will then be returning to the Hydro hotel in Eastbourne for refreshments and a chance to chat and remember Val. Anyone not wishing to attend the burial is welcome to head straight to the Hydro to await the family’s return. Adrian and Jacky would be grateful for an idea of numbers to assist with catering plans.
Therefore, please can you let Sue D know by return of email or at the latest 14th August
If you are able to join us to sing at the funeral
If you are returning to the Hydro afterwards
Please do not hesitate to get in touch via email or WhatsApp Jo if you have any queries.
