SURPRISE 80th BIRTHDAY CONCERT
for JACK FORREST
Saturday 14 June 2008
7.30pm in North Kirk, Penicuik
Penicuik Silver Band will be presenting a concert for Jack on the occasion of his 80th birthday (actually a couple of weeks before it). We are looking to get as many former players back as possible, playing if they are still players or in the audience if not.
If you are interested in either playing or being in the audience (whether a former player or not) then please contact Ian Forrest.
Entry will be by ticket (obtainable from Ian) and while there will not be a charge for tickets, a donation to charity (of Jack’s choice) will be requested on the night.
If you wish to play, it would be good to see you at a rehearsal or two (Mondays and Fridays in
The Open Door volunteers who run these sorts of events at the Church have agreed to record the concert on CD – for Jack obviously, but copies may be available.
Terry Johns, the band’s conductor, has agreed to make a special arrangement of St Clement (Jack’s favourite hymn tune) and this will get its world premiere at the concert!
Finally, there is every chance of a visit to the pub following the concert (probably the Fisher’s Tryst in
Ian can be contacted at
25a Lygon Road
Edinburgh
EH16 5QD
Telephone 0131-667 8107
or email: ian.forrest@blueyonder.co.uk
