In good voice for long service (From Craven Herald)

In good voice for long service

4:40pm Thursday 20th November 2008 in

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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