u3a’s Got Talent!

And boy do we have talent!

On Saturday 27th November 2021, 65 members gathered to enjoy a night of homegrown entertainment. Not a night for judging and being judged but just a great opportunity to get together socially (our first social evening since the pandemic) and share and enjoy members talents.

Huge thanks go to Carole Day for the photographs that appear below!

The expectant audience in a packed hall.

The evening began with a good old-fashioned singalong and audience participation to break the ice and get the ball rolling. There followed a varied collection of acts as shown in the photos below.

Jenny with 2 delightful monologues.
Alan singing ‘Besame Mucho’.
In the 2nd half he turned into Frank Sinatra for ‘Nice n’ Easy’!
The recorder group played 2 lovely pieces.
Harry delivered two witty poems.
Graham on hs electric guitar and harmonica.
Helen & John with a jazz number.
Under the direction of Marilyn, a group delivered ‘Fraud of the Rings’ an original cautionary tale in the form of a radio play written by the members of the Much Wenlock & District u3a Writers on the Edge. Our thanks go to them for allowing us to share their work.

In the short interval, members were offered an ‘Open Mic’ to come and share their talents.

Tony with an amusing tale.
Vivien, who also performed 2 songs in the 2nd half, with a well known ditty.
Following the interval, the Uke3as took to the stage to kick-off the 2nd half of the programme..
Geoff with another of his funny stories.
Marilyn & Peter with a selection of classics.
Rosemary & Harry with ‘I remember it well.’ accompanied by Fiona
Dot with ‘Joyce the Librarian’.
‘Joyce’ with Alan as her ‘love interest’!

After a full evening, Alison Currah, the organiser of the event brought the show to an end with a rendition of ‘Dream a Little Dream of Me’ in which she thanked the performers for giving their time and talents, and the audience for attending and being so appreciative. Everyone joined in with the final chorus. Chris Barwell, chair, expressed her thanks on behalf of all present and presented Alison with a plant.

Alison singing ‘Dream a Little Dream of Me’
Alison receiving a thank you gift from Chair, Chris Barwell

All in all, a successful and enjoyable evening.