Happy New Year – 2025

After a whirlwind term, I took my choir and orchestra to perform at The Royal Albert Hall and finished the term with my year 5s experiencing a Magic Flute workshop with the Royal Opera House.  We did a lower school Nativity performance and an upper school festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, so as you can imagine, it was a demanding schedule. 

I must apologise for not being as active on my blog and within the online community in recent weeks. On top of my school commitments, I have started my postgraduate education qualification, which has absorbed all my spare time.

To cap off the year, I performed three concerts with the Dore Male Voice Choir in Dore, near Sheffield. With 65 strong voices, it was a superb evening of song. Several of the men from Tideswell Male Voice Choir had recommended me as their soloist this year. Each concert was an evening of choral ensemble, operatic solos, and Christmas favourites from myself, plus two accompanied songs with the choir.

I highly recommend joining this choir if you are male and in this area. Their Chairman, David Heslop, has high expectations, and all the men memorise and perform songs and carols from a wide variety of genres in four parts to capacity audiences.  The choir celebrated their 60th Anniversary this year, and for just a couple of pounds per week, you will enjoy the camaraderie and fun these men have.  Even if you’ve never sung before, they will welcome you aboard on Thursdays at 19:15 at The Christ Church Dore Community Centre, Townhead Rd., Dore, Sheffield, S17 3GA, usually finishing at 21:30; there is a regular bus service from Sheffield City Centre and a car park nearby.

Can you sing?  This BBC site might be helpful for those new to singing; try it. Tips on singing

Following the concerts, George and I flew to Romania to spend time with George’s family, returning to the U.K. to spend Christmas with my parents and brother. It was a great way to unwind and recharge my batteries.

I am looking forward to 2025 and all that it has to offer. I wish you all an amazing year and hope that it is filled with new adventures and happy times with those you love.

42 thoughts on “Happy New Year – 2025”

    1. I hope you’ve had a great start to the New Year Timothy, I’ve been missing keeping in touch with my blog friends.
      Best wishes to you
      Charlotte

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    1. Merci beaucoup Pascal. George and I have been very busy, he is very supportive of me doing a post grad degree. I hope you have a fabulous 2025 too.
      Best wishes
      Charlotte

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    1. Thank you Shehanne, I hope you’ve had a good start to the New Year too.
      Best wishes
      Charlotte

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    1. Lovely to hear from you Don, I hope you’ve had a great start to the year. We’ve been hectic but alls going well.
      All my best wishes
      Charlotte

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  5. Great news, Charlotte.
    Mes meilleurs voeux pour 2025.
    Lots of work, lots of events, and lots of singing…
    Bonne année to you. George and your family.

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    1. Merci beaucoup. It’s been hectic but very rewarding. I hope you have had a super start to the New Year too Brian,
      Best wishes
      Charlotte

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    1. Hello my dear Annette, I’ve missed blogging but had a great start to the year. I hope you are well and send you my very best wishes,
      Charlotte

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    1. Thank you 🙏. I’m very happy, exhausted but happy 😂. I’m missing my blog friends but I’m hoping to be back this summer.

      Best wishes
      Charlotte

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    1. Lovely to have a bit of time to catch up GP. I missed keeping in touch but you should see how much I’ve taken on 😂.

      I hope that you are looking forward to 2025, lots of change in the States it seems lively.

      Best wishes
      Charlotte

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      1. The US always keeps us guessing and on our toes!!
        Great to hear from you. You and George, take care!

    1. I wish I had more time for blogging. I miss everyone a lot but this post grad research is fascinating and taking up so much time. I will try to keep in touch when I can. I hope you’ve had a great start to the Year.
      Best wishes always
      Charlotte

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    1. Thank you so much, I’ve been no stop but I’m having a fabulous time.
      Best wishes
      Charlotte

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  14. I have a bit of catching up to do with your blog, Charlotte. You have been busy, and I am glad to see you here again in 2025! Wishing you and George all the best.

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    1. Thank you Lavinia, the research for my post grad is filling most of my evenings and weekends and lesson planning. But I’m still singing each week and learning new songs. I wish you all the best especially with Spring creeping up quickly.

      Best wishes
      Charlotte

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    1. Lovely to hear from you and that you are busy too Jeff. I was singing a new German aria last week.
      Best wishes
      Charlotte

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    1. Happy New Year Dale I hope you’ve had a great start I can’t believe it’s February already!

      Best wishes
      Charlotte

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    1. Thank you, happy new year. I’m so busy this year taking a post grad degree as well as working full time, but I had a lovely time at the concerts and I sing regularly so alls well.

      You have a great year too.
      Best wishes
      Charlotte

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  19. Yayay!

    Charlotte,I’m thrilled for all you are accomplishing.

    Never mind not being around. You’ll be back one day. I can’t believe it’s been so long since I visited you. I’m not on X anymore, so don’t get your post announcements. I moved over to Blue Sky, with many others.
    Also for most of Jan. & Feb. I was muddling through with 1 hand. After 6 weeks of antibiotics, I got my right hand back. (nasty cat clawing)
    I feel like I’m just catching up now.

    Okay ALL THE BEST – to you and yours, always!
    Resa
    ❦❦❦❦

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