One of the most enjoyable events in recent weeks was the show, “Sparkling Sopranos”, with Cheryl Easton and Audrey Lowrie, presented at St. George’s Church Hall on 23^rd October in aid of the charity, Cruse Bereavement Care, Scotland.

Cheryl, perhaps better know as Jean Armour from “Tea with Clarinda” introduced a fun-packed programme of songs and duets with Audrey Lowrie, from light operetta in the first half and Hollywood musicals in the second.

The audience enthused to numbers from “Princess Ida” by Gilbert & Sullivan, taking on the way, old favourites from “La Traviata” and “A Nightingale sang” to “Guys and Dolls”, “Showboat” and “My Fair Lady”. Cheryl’s strong voice was well complemented by Audrey’s rich but restrained vocals and both came together in incandescent and lively duets. Sympathetic accompaniment was provided by Scott Miller who also accompanies the Male Voice Choir and from John Lowrie, Audrey’s son who is studying music at RSAM in Glasgow.  It was interesting to note the number of ladies in the audience who seemed to know Ted Murray. An unexpected bonus was the raffle prize won by the writer which drew some derisory comments from John Caskie but I put that down to jealousy.

A most entertaining evening which raised much-needed funds for a very worthwhile cause.

Saturday morning at Cumberland Street Day Centre to find Ted Murray again, this time behind the book counter at the National Trust Coffee Morning. Again to my surprise, won two prizes at the Tombola Stall although one was a bottle of alcohol-free wine, but never mind. Had arranged to meet David Baird in the afternoon but, due to a leak, he failed to materialise.

Looking forward to the Winter Lecture on Thursday 29^th and the Hallowe’en Supper on the 30^th. Aint life grand.

DS