Wednesday, 14 November 2012

"Let's get Better"

Truth Healing " When I recently came down with severe illness, I realised that I became very sick to help me help others through their pain and suffering in life. I have deviced a healing programme, using the powers of nature and also through musical healing." Verity provides therapy treatment for those suffering from pain, ranging form emotional difficulties, mood swings and long term health conditions. Verity offers individual therapy, and also organises special events and concerts for patients suffering with diseases and other conditions. The therapy is all natural, using the powers of natural healing, music therapy,to build up and improve health and general well being and happiness. Benefits of this therapy: -Helps to ease and reduce pain and suffering -Gain Confidence & Positive outlook -Building up strength & Posture -Monotoring health progress -Becoming mentally strong, learning new skills -Discovering your true potential -Being incontrol of your mood -Leading you on to the right path in life -Helping with creating a career

Monday, 15 October 2012

Herne Hill Festival October 15th 2012

Violin Recital by Verity Thirkettleand Giles Thirkettle
Also to include Violin Duo 'The Versatile Duo' Giles and Verity performing with John Thirkettle.

7:30-9:30 15th October 2012
More information to come soon.

Friday, 21 September 2012

"Truth Music"

"Truth Music" Music Making the Difference. Healing Moods and making a difference to peoples lives through Music. "Truth Music" was founded in 2011 by Verity Thirkettle, aiming to reach many people and changing lives through our music. The music we perform varies from: Classical, Romantic, Boroque, Folk, Jazz, Modern, Improvised, and popular, to suit all tastes. Our combinations are: Solo Harp, Solo Harp, Violin and Harp, Violin Duo, Violin and Piano. "Truth Music's" Work: Concert Halls Theatre Companies Dance Companies Composers and Song writers Therapy Sessions Youths in Schools Special Events, Weddings, Parties "Truth Music" Benefits: • New Composers~writing new music for the performers (and children) to play • Young Musicians~establishing their careers and building contacts • Elderly and sick in hospitals and nursing homes~experience the benefits of live music • Young children~to encourage them into being interested in music, and developing their knowledge of music. "Truth Music" • involves young musicians at the start of their careers • Encourages young children in more deprived areas to have the opportunity to be introduced to a variety of different styles of music, have the opportunity to have musical workshops and to work/play with members of the profession. • Prioritise the elderly and sick who cannot attend concerts/musical events

Wednesday, 19 September 2012

27th January Catford Broadway Theatre

27th January 2013, 3pm "Truth Music" The Versatile Duo, and String Ensemble lead and directed by Verity and Giles will perform during the show "Holocaust Memorial" In The Catford Broadway Theatre.

Theatre and Dance Companies

"Truth Music" is in collaberation with Theatre and Dance Companies. For the last three years, Verity has been working with The Yaller Skunk Theatre Company, providing music during the shows, and more recently has performed with The Versatile Duo, Verity and Giles, and also involving "Truth Music" String Ensemble who have performed, lead and directed by Verity and Giles. Verity is currently in collaberation with Charlie Dixon Dance Company. She has recently written a work based on "The Vietnam War" to perform with the company on tour with their dance. She is also writing a work especially written for her to perform with The Yaller Skunk Theatre Company.

Sunday, 16 September 2012

27th Jan 2013 Catford Broadway Theatre

27th January 2013-Catford Broadway Theatre "Truth Music" Verity and Giles will lead and direct "Truth Music" String Ensemble in performance on stage at Catford Broadway Theatre. Holocaust Memorial Day. Collaberation with Mark Curtis and The Yaller Skunk Theatre Company. Versatile Duo-Verity and Giles, will also be performing in later in the afternoon. Further details, tbc

Friday, 14 September 2012

6th November 2012 Versatile Duo

6th November Recital at Ralph Perring Court, Beckenham 2pm-3pm Programme to include: Violin Duo, Violin and Harp, Solo Harp

30th October 2012 St Brides Church

St Brides Church, Fleet Street 30th October 2012 1:15-1:45 Admissions Free The Versatile Duo perform a range of works. Violin Duo's and also works for Violin and Piano. Programme to include: Bach Double 2nd Mov't, Massanet Meditation, Brahms Hungarian Dances and De Beriot Violin Duet.

Demos

Click on the links below to listen to a variety of our music:

* Bach Double 2nd Mov't Versatile Duo and Yoon Shin, Live performamce 2012
* Chertok, Harpicide at Midnight. Verity Thirkettle Harp
* Versatile Duo, Gypsy Jazz
* Versatile Duo, Blue/Jazz
* Versatile Duo, Light Jazz Selection

Wednesday, 12 September 2012

6th October 3pm South Street Baptist Church

Violin and Harp Recital at South Street Baptist Church 6th October 3pm-4pm Violin- Verity Thirkettle Harp-Elizabeth McNulty Programme also includes"Truth Music" String Orchestra. Involving Verity's Pupils who will perform in the concert. Admission: £3 Adults, 50p children Refreshments will be served after the concert

18th September, 3:15 Southwark Cathedral

18th September 3:15 Southwark Cathedral The Versatile Duo will perform an exciting programme full of variety, including works by De Beriot, Mozart, Mazas, as well as some lighter popular music. Admissions Free.

Tuesday, 11 September 2012

The Royal British Legion

Verity sets up concert series in many new and exciting venues. Most recently, she is in collaberation with The Royal British Legion, and is setting up and performing concerts for the injured Soldiers, to help heal the suffering and effects of the war.

Tuesday, 4 September 2012

Concert Series in New Venues

"Truth Music" sets up concert series in many new and exciting venues, to spread music around the community. Their most recent collaberation are: South Street Baptist Church St James, Kidbrooke London Welsh Chapel, Southwark Bridge

Thursday, 23 August 2012

18th September, Recital at Southwark Cathedral

Youth Festivals

Youth Festivals: As part of Truth Music, Verity organises concerts series for many of her pupils to participate. These concerts are organised and open to all pupils aged from 5 up to mature adult pupils. Beginner-advanced level. The concerts are organised to give pupils an opportunity and experience to perform in public in different venues, to give them an aim to practise for, and to help build their confidence. They are organised atleast once a term. For further details, ticket sales, and venues please contact Verity.

"Truth Music" Therapy Sessions

"Truth Music" perform in Nursing Homes, Hospitals, Hospices, providing healing musical entertainment and therapy sessions to the elderly and sick, who are unable to attend concerts. The music we perform has been specially selected to heal all moods-with calming /soothing music on the harp, energetic and exciting music on the violin and popular music that the residents can enjoy and sing a long to. Our music is: Folk, Classical, Jazz, Popular. We also include therapy in the sessions, involving the residents in movements with the music, sing a longs, playing the harp, and other musical instruments. Please contact for further information, prices and bookings. https://dl.dropbox.com/u/38372595/Jazz%20Selection%20demo.mp3

Tuesday, 31 July 2012

Versatile Duo July 31 2012

Recital at Park House Court, Pembrokeshire.

2pm-3pm July 31 2012

Monday, 30 July 2012

"Truth Music" String Ensemble

String Ensemble-Founded by Verity in 2011 Verity & Giles- Leaders and musical directors of Truth Music String Ensemble Truth Music- String Ensemble Verity Thirkettle- Director& Leader of String Ensemble, Giles Thirkettle-Visiting Leader Harpists: Zafra Howard, Benjy Carter, Polly Maris Shaw Violinists: Nolitha Olusanya, Saranki Saaranganathan, Ramiyah Saaranganathan Verity set up "Truth Music" String Ensemble in February 2011. The ensemble involves 6 young musicians from Lewisham (age 9-15), 3 harpists and 3 violinists. Verity promotes them by organising peformances in Major venues. String Ensemble rehearse weekly, with performances at the end of each term. Their debut concert was in St Alfege Church, Greenwich-where they performed with professional musicians, myself included. They have performed in several community events, including: Lewisham People's Day, St Pauls Way Trust, Greenwich Street Party, Orchard Hall, Greenwich, Catford Broadway Theatre (for the Holocaust Memorial). They regular perform with Verity in concerts that Verity set up around London. For further information please contact Verity. Their repertoire ranges from light classical, folk, popular theme tunes, pop. “Thank you for all that you have done for our autistic harpist, his whole dimena and confidence has changed enormously for the better.”

Thursday, 26 July 2012

Versatile Duo July 26th 2012

Recital at Blaenmarlias, Pembrokeshire.

2pm-3pm  July 26 2012

Wednesday, 25 July 2012

Versatile Duo July 25th 2012

Versatile Duo give a Recital at Rickesten Mill, Pembrokeshire.

2pm-3pm  July 25 2012.

Violin Duo, Violin and Harp Duo.

Tuesday, 24 July 2012

Versatile Duo July 24th 2012

Recital at Cleddau River Day Centre, 1pm-2pm  July 24 2012

Recital at Williamston, Pembrokeshire, 3pm-4pm  July 24 2012

Violin Duo, Violin and Harp Duo, Giles and Verity.

Sunday, 17 June 2012

Versatile Duo June 17th 2012

Musical Entertainment for Fathers Day.

South Street Baptist Church, Greenwich.

June 17th 2012 10am-12:30pm

Thursday, 14 June 2012

Violin and Harp Recital July 14th 2012

Verity Thirkettle- Violin and Harp Recital at Brymore House, Grove Park.

July 14th 2012 2:30-3:30pm.

Monday, 4 June 2012

The Versatile Duo

The Versatile Duo, are an award winning ensemble available for special events, parties, weddings. They have a variety of instrumentation, Violin Duo, Violin and Harp, Solo Harp, Solo Violin.

Their music is wide ranging from: light classical, folk, Jazz, popular. The Versatile Duo provide a high quality musical experience, exciting and fun. "Wonderful artistry. Very beautiful, communicative and touching performance”.

For further information please contact Verity via the website.
"Natural sensitive and mature musicality”. https://dl.dropbox.com/u/38372595/Bach%20Double%20demo%20.mp3

Thursday, 31 May 2012

Violin and Harp Recital May 31th 2012

Verity Thirkettle Violin and Harp Recital at Brymore House, Grove Park.

May 31th 2012  2:30-3:30pm

Monday, 9 April 2012

Weddings and Special events

Truth Music" Versatile Duo is an award winning group. They are established in London, but also perform in Wales and around Europe. Their cmbinations ar unique, performing as: Violin Duo, Violin and Harp, Solo Harp/Violin, Violina and Piano.

Their repertoire is wide ranging: Classical, Romantic Folk, Popular, Jazz, Gypsy Jazz, Blues to suit all tastes and occassions.

They have performed with Leslie Garrett, Nicola Benedetti, Tasmin Little, Kylie inogue to name a few.

They regularly perform at Weddings and other
special occassions.

"Making an ordinary event an extraordinary event".
"An exciting, fun and dynamic duo, a high quality musical experience".

For further information and booking details, please contact Verity via email.
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/38372595/Chertok%20Demo.mp3

Sunday, 15 January 2012

Thirkettle Academy

Musical extravaganza for young violin/harp students.

The academy will involve a concert given by Verity and Giles for pupils and parents, followed by an afternoon of fun musical activities/games and ending the day with a performance given by the children.

Click the poster for more info.

Sunday, 8 January 2012

String Ensemble

String Group Orchestra is for children of any age and intermediate level. Violinists and Harpists are welcome. These sessions will be weekly, lasting 45 minutes.

Our repertoire will always be light, fun and popular with popular theme tunes, folk tunes, improvised and modern works especially written for the Ensemble. Eventually, performing in concert venues, schools and competing in festivals.

Click the poster for more info.

Sunday, 1 January 2012

Collaborations

Composers Verity is currently in collaboration with composers:
  • Emily Blackledge
  • www.ebmusician.co.uk
  • John Cooney

  • Giorgi Janiashvili

  • Matthew King

  • Alan Tayor- Recently written "Sea Changes" for Verity. Premiere to be performed in Herne Hill Festivl 2012.
  • Amir Tafreshipour: an Iranian composer on his 2004 written work for Violin and Piano, 'A Dialogue in Chahargah'. This has included, coaching on his music, which Verity gave its premiere in Blackheath Concert Halls earlier this year, and recorded for a CV with the acclaimed pianist Helen Cawthorne and with members of the BBC SO.


Ensembles Verity performs regularly with violinist Michael Bochmann, harpist David Watkins, and her brother Giles Thirkettle, in recitals of especially arranged works for two violins and two harps. She has performed on several occasions with the Bulldog Scholars: The Vardaryan String Quartet.

Hospitals She performs in many hospitals, around London and Wales, including Great Ormond Street Hospital, and she is continuing this work with the 'Well Tuned' organisation, by regularly giving concerts and playing to patients around the wards, in Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Greenwich. Therapy Sessions Verity has also set up collaberations and therapy sessions with the elderly in Nursing Homes, Hospitals, and other hospices.

Theatre and Dance Companies Verity collaberates with Theatre and Dance Companies, performing regularly with the Theatre Company, Yaller Skunk, in their productions in Catford Broadway Theatre, also improvising music to Dances, performing in their shows, and having dancers coreograph works to our new music. Most recently, Verity has composed her own music especially for her to perform with The Yaller Skunk Theatre Company and Charlie Dixon Dance Company.

String Ensemble Verity has set up the 'Truth Music String Ensemble' which aims to enhance music making in the borough of Greenwich and Lewisham and to develop good ensemble skills amongst our younger members. Verity leads and directs the ensemble with Giles, and organises many projects for them to perform in. Their biggest event to date, is their performance in The Catford Broadway Theatre, performing on The Holocaus Memorial Day in collaberation with The Yaller Skunk Theatre Company. Festivals for youths Verity organises and sets up concerts in new venues. These concerts are arranged to give opportunities to many many children, (violinists, Harpists, Cellists, Flautists etc) These concerts happen atleast once a term, and involve children from age 5 upwards, also giving opportunities and aims for mature adult students. Dance Companies Verity is in collaberation with Charlie Dixon's Dance company, who focus on contemporary dance. Verity performs with their company, and composes and performs music for the company to use in concerts and on tour. www.charliedixondance.com Song Writers Verity works with many songwriters. Performing and recording their music for albums.

Verity's Biography

After initial lessons from her parents at a very young age, Pembrokeshire born Verity attended the Junior Department of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and studied with Kathryn Hardmann. Verity's secondary education was at the prestigious Yehudi Menhuin School where she studied the Violin under Rosemary Warren-Green, Simon Fischer, Suzie Meszaros, Hu Kun and the harp with Gillian Tingay. Verity studied principal study Violin and Harp at Trinity College of Music with Michael Bochmann, and had occasional tuition from Ofer Falk, her harp teachers were Sioned Williams and Gabriella Dall'olio. She recently graduated with a First Class Honours degree, and received the TCM trust silver medal award for outstanding contribution in the string department. In recent years, she has received Violin masterclasses from eminent musicians including Pieter Schoeman, Rivka Golani, Dora Schwarzberg, Loutsia Ibragimova, Natasha Boyarskaya and Franco Mezzena. And harp masterclasses include: Frances Kelly, Xavier De Maistre, Letizia Bel Mondo, Sylvain Blassel, Isabelle Moretti, Isabelle Olivier, David Watkins, Alison Martin.

As a young player, Verity won numerous prizes and awards in Festivals and competitions throughout Britain, including the Martin Musical Scholarship Award for the most outstanding harpist, Nansi Richards Competition, the Most Oustanding Musician Award at the Abertawe Festival of Young Musicians, and prizes at several major Eisteddfodau in Wales. More recently, she was finalist in both the Leonard Smith Duo, and Vivian Joseph Classical Concerto competitions at Trinity, and got through to the second round of the BBC CO auditions for orchestral Violin in 2009. Verity's solo performances, most often accompanied by Matthew McCombie pianist, have been at prestigious festivals and venues throughout the UK, including Wigmore Hall, Fishguard International Music Festival, Southwark Cathedral, Waltham Abbey, St. Paul's Covent Garden, and Blackheath Halls. She has appeared as soloist with the Haverfordwest Male Voice Choir on tour in Europe in 1998.

Concerto appearances include with the Yehudi Menuhin Orchestra on tour in Britain. Verity has led many orchestras both at the Menuhin School and at Trinity under well known conductors including Mystlov Rostropovich and Sir Peter Maxwell Davies. As a freelance player she has played in venues such as The Royal Albert Hall, The Royal Opera House, The South Bank Centre, and the Millennium Centre, Cardiff with Chamber and full orchestras including: English Symphony Orchestra, Guernsey and Jersey Symphony Orchestras, Orchestra Europa, Charities Philharmonia Orchestra, Wren Ensemble, Contemporary Music Group, and most notably the St Petersburg and Bolshoi Ballet companies both here and abroad.

In addition to performing, Verity enjoys teaching. She gained her LTCL diploma in 2008, and has been harp and violin tutor for Lewisham and Southwark Music Services. Recently, she has managed and led a music workshop to 300 children in the borough of Lewisham, aiming to popularize the harp, and encourage music making in a declined area.

She is currently in collaboration with composers: Emily Blackledge, John Cooney, Giorgi Janiashvili, Matthew King and Amir Tafreshipour, an Iranian composer on his 2004 written work for Violin and Piano, 'A Dialogue in Chahargah'. This has included, coaching on his music, which she gave its premiere in Blackheath Concert Halls earlier this year, and recorded for a CD with the acclaimed pianist Helen Cawthorne with members of the BBC SO.

Verity performs regularly with violinist Michael Bochmann, harpist David Watkins, and her brother Giles Thirkettle, in recitals of especially arranged works for two violins and two harps. She has also performed on several occasions with the Bulldog Scholars: The Vardaryan String Quartet.

She has previously performed in many hospitals, around London and Wales, including Great Ormond Street Hospital, and she is continuing this work with the 'Well Tuned' organisation, by regularly giving concerts and playing to patients around the wards, in Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Greenwich. Verity also performs regularly with the Theatre Company, Yaller Skunk, in their productions in Catford Broadway Theatre.
In 2011, Verity set up "Truth Music" a music company that she manages with Giles. "Truth Music's" work is to heal peoples lives in our community; focusing on healing the elderly and sick, through therapy sessions, healing soldiers who have suffered during the war,and providing performing opportunities for children. "Truth Music" collaberates with: Concert Halls, Theatre Companies, Dance Companies, Composers, Song Writers. Verity composes music for The Charlie Dixon Dance Company, and performs with them during their shows. "Truth Music" also performs in new concert venues that they have set up, and perform in weddings and other special events.

Tuesday, 19 April 2011

"Truth Music" String Ensemble: Verity's Project 2011




















Recently, Violinist and Harpist Verity Thirkettle has set up a music company “Truth Music” which aims at promoting live music around the community. As part of this, she has set up “String Ensemble” to promote young talent in the borough, and to give youngsters opportunities to perform in major venues. String Ensemble is a group of five musicians; 2 harpists, Zafra and Benjy , 3 violinists; Nolitha, Saranki, Ramiyah age range 9-14 yrs.

They gave their debut concert in St Alfege Church, Greenwich on the 9th April,where they played with Verity, brother Giles Thirkettle, and pianist Ayon Do. They gave a hugely successful performance to an audience who really appreciated, enjoyed, and asked them back to give concerts their regularly.

Verity will continue to develop this group, and to give them experience in many venues throughout the borough.
There next main performance is in Lewisham peoples Day, 9th July in Mounsfield Park, Catford. They will also be performing around schools this term.

Comments:

You are facilitating the young people in learning how to work musically with others and to have the opportunity to perform in public. I think it is a fantastic, affordable, positive environment



This Concert reminded me that music is all about sharing! Thank you.

Sunday, 18 October 2009

Upcoming Concert- 19th Nov

Thank you to all who came to my Recital in St Alfeges. It was really lovely to see so many of you there. I have a Violin and Piano Recital in Covent Garden on the 19th November. It would be great to see you there! If you would like any more details regarding this recital, or any others, please feel free to send me an email.



Violin & Piano Recital

Thurs 19th November, 09. 1pm
Admission Free of Charge

St Pauls, Covent Garden







Verity Thirkettle- Violin
Matthew McCombie- Piano


Programme to include: Tartini, Ysaye, Massanet, Chopin, and Ravel

Monday, 27 July 2009

Fishguard International Music Festival

Giles and I would like to thank everyone who attented our concert yesterday!
We really enjoyed playing in such a lovely venue, and to such a warm receptive audience.
Please look at our diary for upcoming concerts.
Thank you, and Hope you all have a lovely summer!

Saturday, 21 March 2009

Happy Birthday Verity.

Like the first day of Spring beginning everything new,
Let your 21st be the start of everything for you :)

Sunday, 11 January 2009

Blwyddyn Newydd Dda & Happy New Year

I had a wonderful Christmas time and am still wishing I was in holiday mode. With the company of a very special friend we've been to watch the magnificent Imperial Ice Stars performing their Cinderella On Ice at none other than the Wales Millenium Centre. Yes Verity and I had a lovely time and it was a fantastic performance! Along with other activities we managed to see Madagascar 2 at the cinema, definitely worth while.

I was graciously invited to the Thirkettle household this year for their annual Soiree, which was a truly inspiring blend of music and humour. My mum and dad attended too, everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves, even the salmon sandwiches and Christmas cake!

I am, of course, glad to be back at work again in the January term, plenty of things to keep me busy. So, I hope 2009 brings you as much joy as I think it might bring us.

Wednesday, 17 December 2008

Merry Christmas!

I've recently come back from tour with the St Petersburg ballet and orchestra playing the principal harp in Swan Lake Ballet. Our first two performances were in Cardiff's Millenium centre and the other was in Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall.
I couldn't understand most of the orchestra, as everyone spoke Russian and Hungarian, except 4 or 5 people spoke English. However, they were really friendly and really nice to work with! I really enjoyed the tour, and it was a really good experience!

It's really nice to be back in Wales for Christmas with my family.....except Giles, who isn't home until Sunday.

I had a really lovely time last weekend! I went with a really good friend to the Creative Cafe in Narbeth. I attempted to paint a mug, but I think everyone thought I was crazy when they saw that my sheep was green and the background was purple!! Oh well....only my friend and I understood the meaning of that one. Atleast they recognised that it was a sheep! :-)

Hope you all have a lovely Christmas, and a Happy and Healthy New Year!!!

Saturday, 1 November 2008

Spot the difference!

Try and spot the difference between these two photos! Lol....only kidding, they're exactly the same, but someone is very silly and put it up twice....silly Verity!
I nicely put my bow in my face....its a pity that the bow isn't bigger and didn't cover the whole of my face, but oh well.....I'll have to invent something! Don't ask I'm in a really weird mood...as usual!!
 
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Thank you for coming to our recital!





Thank you to all who came to our recital on thursday in St Alfeges church! It was lovely to see so many there, and to see so many people that we know, and who regularly attend our concerts. Hope you all had a nice halloween yesterday! Had a lovely surprise last saturday, as my parents came up to spend half term with us, but they brought with them Gran and Pooch, which they didn't tell us.....so that was really nice! Pooch is enjoying the big city, he was really scared at first as its so different....but now hes really confident and barking at everyone,....oh and trying to pinch food from everyone.... so embarrassing!

Wednesday, 1 October 2008

Well its October already, .....pinch punch first of the month!lol
Had a busy few weeks in college, but really exciting. Chosen Improvisation and Conducting for my electives this year, and really enjoying those lessons as well as my violin and harp lessons.
Apparently it was going to stay hot until November....because of the awful weather in the summer....really can't see that happening though1 Its so windy here that my brolly keeps breaking!!! Wasps seem to be enjoying it though....they've decided to build a nest on our roof....grt I hate wasps!!!
Last Saturday i gave a Violin Recital at Waltham Abbey Church, it was really well attended, and the audience were really friendly....so thankyou to all that came, I really enjoyed playing there for you! Oh ....and if you have any views about the Sicilienne being still and mournful or reflective please let me know.....as I am still in debate with my pianist over it! And of course I would like to win that debate!lol.
Well lets keep hoping that the weather will improve!
Till next time :-)

Tuesday, 2 September 2008

Inspiration

I'm very inspired after two amazing proms! Lang lang and Nikolaij Znaider. Such Passionate and exciting performances. I really hope that Znaider does a recital in the Proms next year! I went to hear Znaider performing Sibelius Violin Concerto in the Barbican with the LSO before the summer, that was phenomenal!

Wednesday, 27 August 2008

Concerts and slug info, lol!

This week, I've been on holiday in Wales, which was a relief from the hours of painting we did in Greenwich! However the weather has been terrible here, we even had a power cut!lol.
Back to London tomorrow, and apparently the weather is much nicer there, which is good to hear, I can give the fake tan a miss!lol only joking!
If you're in Greenwich on the 30th October, I'm giving a violin recital in St Alfeges Church, which is free of charge, at 1pm. It would be nice to see you there!
Had my hair cut today, my mum keeps putting my hair in the plants, very embarassing!...apparently slugs don't like it. There you go.. a bit of useless information for the day...!

Thursday, 7 August 2008

Fishguard Festival

On the 31st August, Giles and I performed in the Fishguard International Music Festival. We were delighted to have such a big audience, so thankyou very much to all who came!!!
We really enjoyed performing there, and we are hoping to be invited back next year too!

Sunday, 20 July 2008

www.concertinamusic.org.uk

Giles and I are playing in recital with Michael Bochmann and David Watkins on the 11th November in Chelsea. Please look on the Concertina website: www.concertinamusic.org.uk , it is well worth a visit.....and hopefully I'll see you at the concert, there will be a very warm welcome for you, and a lovely evening of music.

Thursday, 10 July 2008

Concert/ long walk!!!

A few months ago, I played in a concert in Holywell....the harp shop in London. A few weeks ago I went to a harp concert in the same shop. I went with my friend.....but seeing as my directions are so terrible, we ended up walking all the way from London Bridge station to Waterloo station, we were walking for over an hour! Good job I like walking!!lol However....I don't think my friend was too impressed!!!! Eventually got there in the end, and enjoyed the concert. Hopefully the next time I play there....which will be in April, I will be able to find it! It is very hard to find though, to be fair!

Tuesday, 8 April 2008

For my pupils

For my pupils:
Its never too early to start!
This is Giles and myself

Wednesday, 2 April 2008




My computer skills have improved! lol, no only joking Tim put it on!

Anyways........this is Pooch!

Tuesday, 1 April 2008

I'm home at last! Had a busy term, which finished with a concert in Southwalk for many children, hopefully prospective pupils!
I have been trying to add on the blog a really cute picture of my Gran's dog Pooch, short for Puccini, of course, very musical family! but..... unfortunately it didn't work, I'm not very computer literate i'm afraid. I'll try and get it on here soon though!
Happy holidays!!!

Monday, 24 March 2008

Happy Easter!!!

Easter has come early this year! Most of us are still working, which feels slightly strange! Easter Sunday was spent in the service at the Royal Naval Chapel, followed by a lovely meal with family and friends.
Hope you all had a lovely Easter too!
Today i had my picture taken with Leonardo Di Caprio, Simon Cawell and Jennifer Lopez! Unfortunately they were only waxed dummies, but they looked pretty realistic!

Friday, 29 February 2008

Inspiration

Absolutely, please please visit again and tell your friends as well ;)

If you have broadband, be sure to watch the fantastic and beautiful videos of Giles & Verity playing (click the ‘Recordings’ menu button). Some of these videos are also on Youtube.

Keep up the inspiration guys!

Saturday, 23 February 2008

Thankyou for visiting my website, and many thanks to Tim Reed for designing and creating it! Please feel free to send me some comments, and to visit it again.

My recital at Southwark Cathedral was very well attended, so thankyou to all who came!