Roll Over Beethoven!

It was The Home's pleasure to welcome members of the European Doctor's Orchestra who come from all over the UK and Europe. They rehearsed in the concert hall from Saturday 6 February until Monday 8 February.

The music they selected to play was all Beethoven, which it was felt was most apt as the concert for which they were practicing was in aid of The Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture, and Beethoven himself returned repeatedly to issues of suffering and human diginity through out his life.

The concert was performed at the Cardogen Hall on Tuesday 9 February.

Many residents came to listen to the music over the weekend and were thrilled to be able to listen to such a large symphony orchestra.

New Gates

New gates have been installed on the front terraces at the top of the stairs in order to prevent any possibility of an accident. They were made and erected by Simon Read Petron and look as though they have been there since The Home itself was built.

Rotary  

A big thank you to the Rotary Club of Crystal Palace who braved the elements in December outside Sainsbury's to collect for The British Home. Sonja Curtis Volunteers and Fundraising Manager together with Chris Bradford, Events Coordinator went to speak to them and thank them for their very generous donation of £600. 

Opera Night Friday 30 April                

Opera in the first half of the evening and a lighter variety of music after supper,will all be served up in the concert hall. Opera singing husband and wife team Peter Snipp and Carys Lloyd-Roberts are taking time out of their busy schedule to give residents and supporters a night to remember. John Dooris theBritish Homes', in house catering manager,will be designing a gourmet supper to compliment the performance of these two outstanding singers. Tickets (£25).

Summer Fair Saturday 5 June 2010

Summer feels a long way off but with the new year comes new diaries and so perhaps a few dates for the diaries may be helpful:

Friday February 26 Croon & Spoon - Rat Pack Singer & Basket Supper £12.50

Saturday March 20 Dulwich Symphony Orchestra £6 includes cream tea

Friday April 30 Opera Night with supper * see above £25.00

Saturday May 22 Quiz Night with basket Supper £12.50

Saturday 5 June Summer Fair

Friday & Saturday July 9&10 Art Exhibition Admission £1.00

For further information or tickets contact reception or:

Sonja Curtis, Volunteers and Fundraising Manager on 8655 7504

e-mail sonja.curtis@britishhome.org.uk