Category: Blog
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The Fountain
We had a very enjoyable evening on Jan 7th at the Fountain at Ingbirchworth, our annual winter social event. Our quizmaster Steve, had assembled a brain-tingling set of questions, which kept everyone busy in-between courses. The food was delicious and the service excellent – thanks to all the staff at the venue and also to…
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2025 in review
Before we say goodbye to 2025, here’s a short trip down memory lane – a look back at Holme Valley Orchestra’s year. . .
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21 December 25 – The Valley Christmas Special
Our Christmas concert with the Holme Valley Singers last Sunday was a resounding success and we were fortunate to enjoy the company of a fantastic audience. Thanks go to everyone who helped with the event and a special mention for Jim Morgan, who stepped in to conduct at the last minute. Here’s a short video…
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10 December 25 – Carols & Barrels
What a wonderful, festive evening we had last Wednesday at the Wooldale Arms! The orchestra played beautifully and we were accompanied by some fantastic singers in the audience. The event raised £200 for our chosen charity, Yorkshire Youth and Music. Thanks to all who helped make the evening a big success
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18 October 25 – The Soul of Romantics
Our concert, ‘Soul of the Romantics’, allowed HVO to showcase some excellent musicianship. Under the assured direction of Andrew Griffiths, the orchestra captured the essence of Romanticism in a well-balanced and engaging programme.
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10 May 25 VE Day 80th Anniversary
Wow!! What a phenomenal VE Day concert we had yesterday . . . we were honoured to welcome WWII veteran Richard Styan, now aged almost 102, what a wonderful gentleman. Becky Whitlam, our guest solo singer, delivered a beautiful performance of some truly memorable wartime favourites. Our fantastic audience turned out to support us again…
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Who We Are – Andrew Griffiths
Next up in our series ‘Who We Are’ is Andrew Griffiths, our inspirational Musical Director