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In good voice for long service
4:40pm Thursday 20th November 2008
Three members of Settle Amateur Operatic Society have been honoured for their long service.
The trio have collectively notched up 135 years with the society which reaches its 130-year milestone in 2009.
Freda Hargreaves, former playing member and current president and musical director, received her 60-year diamond bar while Mavis Garnett, former playing member and current social and management committee member was presented with her 50-year gold bar.
And Jonathan Wooff, a playing member since 1982, received his 25-year silver medal. Chris Ingram,from the National Operatic and Dramatic Association’s North East area, presented the recipients with their awards during the week-long sell-out run of the society’s production of Oliver! at the town’s Victoria Hall. Anyone interested in joining can call 01729 824038 or visit the website www.settleoperatic.co.uk
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Freda Hargreaves, Mavis Garnett, Jonathan Woof and Chris Ingram
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