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REHEARSALS 2020
Tuesday 14th JANUARY
Tuesday 28th JANUARY
Tuesday 11th FEBRUARY
Tuesday 25th FEBRUARY
Tuesday 10th MARCH
Tuesday 24th MARCH
Tuesday 7th APRIL
Tuesday 21st APRIL
Tuesday 5th MAY
Tuesday 19th MAY
Tuesday 2nd JUNE
Tuesday 16th JUNE
Tuesday 30th JUNE
Tuesday 14th JULY
Tuesday 28th JULY
** SUMMER BREAK **
Tuesday 8th SEPTEMBER
Tuesday 22nd SEPTEMBER
Tuesday 6th OCTOBER
Tuesday 20th OCTOBER
Tuesday 3rd NOVEMBER
Tuesday 17th NOVEMBER
Tuesday 1st DECEMBER
Tuesday 15th DECEMBER
…All 6.00 – 7.30pm
(the Centre is unlocked from 5.45pm)
Hi all, there are just FIVE SPACES left for our rehearsal THIS TUESDAY 22nd September - our first since early March!!!
A few final things to remind you:
1. If you would like to join us, book a space at the following link www.beccleschoir.co.uk/bookaspace/.
2. On this page you can also check out our Control Measures.
3. The practise list (and lyrics for download) will be published at the bottom of this same page by Tuesday morning.
3. Please note that YOU CAN ONLY COME ALONG IF YOU HAVE BOOKED.
Can't wait to see you again and sing together! 🎼😍👌WE ARE RESTARTING!🤛
Our first session back will be Tuesday 22nd September.🔥🎼📆
We will have various control measures in place including a strict maximum capacity of 28 people and therefore booking will be essential.❤️🎶😷🎟
Please visit www.beccleschoir.co.uk/bookaspace/ to book your place and to find out more about the Control Measures we will be implementing in order to keep everybody safe.
In light of todays Government announcement that “Social gatherings above six people will be banned from 14th September”, I thought I'd quickly reassure people that our restart on Tuesday 22nd September is not affected by this.
This is based on the Government document (link attached):
COVID-19: GUIDANCE FOR THE SAFE USE OF MULTI-PURPOSE COMMUNITY FACILITIES
...and (in particular) Section 2a: Social distancing and capacity, paragraph 6:
"Community facilities following COVID-19 secure guidelines can host more than 6 people in total, but no one should visit or socialise in a group of greater than 6."
Our risk assessment, social distance rules and various control measures still apply. You can see these (and book your space) on our website.
COVID-19: Guidance for the safe use of multi-purpose community facilities
www.gov.uk
Community facilities such as community centres and village halls are used for a wide range of local activities and services – from childcare provision to hosting social and recreational clubs. In line with the government’s recovery roadmap, different activities are subject to specific reviews an...WE ARE RESTARTING!🤛
Our first session back will be Tuesday 22nd September.🔥🎼📆
We will have various control measures in place including a strict maximum capacity of 28 people and therefore booking will be essential.❤️🎶😷🎟
Please visit www.beccleschoir.co.uk/bookaspace/ to book your place and to find out more about the Control Measures we will be implementing in order to keep everybody safe.
‼️📣POSSIBLE RESTART ANNOUNCEMENT📣‼️🎼🎵🎶🤗🤔😍🙌
Following the announcement that live indoor performances can resume from 15th August with socially distanced audiences, DCMS (Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport) have updated the Performing Arts guidance to confirm that non-professionals can now engage in all performing arts activities, including singing, wind and brass.
The reason I wanted to share this status was to see how many of you would like to return to choir as well as to consult with you about any measures or protocols you would like to see implemented to give you confidence to do so.
The Waveney Centre has reopened as a COVID-secure venue which would allow us to restart indoor singing but I have a duty of care to members to ensure as far as is reasonably practicable that you are not exposed to risks to your health and safety and so, the following plans and mitigation procedures would be introduced:
• Social distancing as follows when seated and singing - 1x metre width between chairs and 3x metre depth between chairs.
• Maximum of 28 members to attend (booking would be essential).
• Singing to happen only facing forward.
• Masks to be worn upon entrance and exit (NOT for singing).
• One-way system for entrance and exit to the centre (Entrance via side alleyway and through rear patio doors, exit via main usual entrance).
• Use of hand sanitising stations located at the centre.
• All chairs, door handles, toilets and touch-points will be disinfected prior to and after rehearsal.
• Venue will be well ventilated with patio doors remaining open throughout the session.
• Payment to be made with correct amount of cash (no change given or handling of money).
• I would encourage you to bring your own lyrics and music sheets which I would make available on the website for printing at home (I can supply lyrics through if you do not have opportunity to print).
• No drinking water can be supplied – please bring your own bottle.
• Social/break time will take place within the gardens outdoors with masks to be worn and social distancing observed.
• Register taken as part of a track and trace procedure (details kept for 21 days and then shredded).
• If anybody has symptoms (including a temperature of 37.8°c), you would need to stay away.
If there is a sufficient number of people who would like to restart, then we can do so. BUT, please make your own decision about whether you are happy to return and do not feel any pressure to do so - I just wanted to supply all the information so that you have the confidence to make an informed decision about whether it is appropriate for you or not.
If you have any questions at all, if you feel that there are any other precautions we could take or if you would like to reserve a place at rehearsals, please either comment here or message me on our Facebook page or the details below.
Thanks
Stephen
07909 510976
info@beccleschoir.co.uk