Sunday afternoon chamber concerts Modern Jive Dance on the Suburb This annual chamber concert An evening of smooth, modern form of exercise that has helped many people – especially men – series is taking place once more jive dancing with a fun party him tremendously and that find partnered dancing difficult starting on Sunday October 23 theme is coming to HGS soon almost anyone can do. Our style and are easily embarrassed. So and then continuing every to banish the winter , lift lends itself to dancing smoothly we aim to make it as fun and Sunday until November 27. The our spirits and boost our health. to varied, uplifting music from accessible as possible. The most start at 3pm and the venue will Local jive teacher William today’s hits and from years important thing is that it should be either Fellowship House in Comet, who has used dance to dating as far back as the 1950s. bring a smile to your face and Willifield Way or the Quaker help stay fit despite long term As a bi-product, it is a great way to your soul.” Meeting House in North Square. back and knee pain, will launch to maintain your fitness and “There are always lots of The concerts last for about one a fun, Saturday night dance class make friends,” says William, 50, different people to meet and hour followed by a glass of wine and party in the Free Church who ran a jive dance business dance with, thanks to a proven and a chance to chat to the Hall in Northway, NW11, for all in the 1990s, before focusing format that we will follow. So performers. By the time this by Jonathan Gregory who, as with the Schubert Trio in levels of dancers, for adults and on a media career. you never get stuck with one issue of Suburb News reaches you, most of you will know, is the E Flat. older teenagers accompanied by “If you can walk reasonably person in the unlikely event the first two concerts will already current Director of Music at the It all promises to be a feast an adult. “If the night is a success, briskly to your local post box that you are feeling embarrassed have taken place but there are Free Church. of chamber music to lighten our we hope to run regular classes then you can probably handle or uncomfortable. four more on November 6, 13, Finally at the end of hearts after the clocks go back. and dances at least monthly this dance with ease and you “It’s a relaxed atmosphere 20 and 27. November, we welcome the Anyone interested, who has and even weekly,” he says, and can make it as easy or hard as and we provide refreshments Artistic Director Deborah newly formed Pomegranate not yet booked, should contact is looking for volunteers to help you want.” he explains. “You and even a tasty slice of cake – Calland, who lives on the Suburb, Piano Trio who have recently the Box Office either by email launch the event. can bring friends or partners or or healthier options for those has assembled a dazzling array performed at the Wigmore Hall. on [email protected] or The aim is to share his love you can come alone. It’s completely watching their waistlines.” of young professionals to perform They will play contemporary alternatively they can phone of what he regards as a very up to you. And people with two To book, visit facebook.com/ for us. On Sunday November 6 music by Sally Beamish and 07973 541264 for a leaflet and healthy, accessible, sociable, left feet are welcome,” he adds. jivepartyinlondon or you can the northern based Eblana String Russell Hepplewhite but will booking form, or to place an versatile, gentle and flexible “We know from research that ring 7183 6654. Trio will play trios by both then ring down the curtain order for tickets. © WILLIAM COMET Beethoven and local composer David Matthews. They are followed the next week with a cello recital. Cellist Thomas Carroll has appeared as a soloist with all the major London orchestras but his love of chamber music has also resulted in collaborations with leading quartets. We welcome, as his accompanist, Nicola Eimer who has already appeared in previous series. (Top) Eblana String Trio: November 6 On November 20 the young (Middle, left to right) Thomas Carroll British Soprano Lucy Knight, and Nicola Eimer: November 13 Lucy Knight and Jonathan Gregory: whose family live in the Suburb, November 20 will be in a special recital (Right) Pomegranate Piano Trio: accompanied on the harpsichord November 27 WORDSEARCH Autumn marks the beginning of the year in some religions and during these months we are celebrating a variety of religious and not religious holidays. In this issue we have concealed the names of 20 holidays (religious and secular). An extra one is highlighted to start you off but please don’t include it in your total! Names may be read in all directions, straight or diagonally. Please send your entries by email to [email protected] with A 70th birthday concert your name and contact details. The closing date is December 17. All correct entries go into a draw to win a £20 voucher from our independent local shop Joseph’s Bookstore. Good luck! U B B R T D E H A E N L P E L A D V E N T R H N I W O N K H M T A T E Q U F A D G H B L G Y L H S A V K H Y A N R L O V U N L A I L A T A L M I R A J I J A E N K C L M F W Z Y H E J L R H K K E Q A I Z K A J R N P A U P K S W R T V L C A E Hampstead Music Club celebrates and for those who do not R X N W S I I G N R L E M S Q its 70th Anniversary with a concert perform, but just come to listen. J A L E I E P A I O P A S H B of instrumental and vocal music It is worth emphasising that at 8.05pm on Tuesday, November 8 the club does not hold auditions H T M D P D W E W V D T P A B at Burgh House, New End Square, for new members. All are welcome. K W A N Z A A E M A I U S V K NW3 1LT. The standard throughout the At our recent get together club varies, but all members’ H P S S L V E F N X R N S U P for Suburb News deliverers we performances take place among L Z Q O M N A V D I R G G O W were asked to provide space to friends and every support and L A V I N R A C M I L O H T F advertise this celebratory concert. encouragement is given to We looked into the background anyone who shares our enthusiasm of this club and discovered a for the making of music. Initial The wordsearch prize is sponsored by surprising organisation, which individual support is available some of you could well be to any new member under our interested in. mentoring scheme. The club consists of about If you are interested, find out 100 instrumentalists and singers more at e-voice.org.uk/hampstead- who perform both in different music-club. Entrance £5, 8444 2669.

members’ homes and in public Monthly events: jewish studies, scientific and jazz

and private meetings at Burgh evenings plus authors at Joseph’s Bookstore and Cafe Also.

House, other venues in Hampstead E-mail to join mail list - [email protected] President: Vanessa Latarche Chairman: and Fellowship House on the Anna Slavina Presents 1257 Finchley Road, Temple Fortune - 8731 7575 Suburb in a continuing effort to 70th Anniversary Gala Concert

SUMMER WORDSEARCH ANSWERS, FACTS & WINNER promote the enjoyment of classical

The answers to the last issue’s Capitals of Europe Wordsearch were as music. Since 2001 it has been follows: Amsterdam, Bratislava, Copenhagen, Madrid, Riga, Stockholm, an educational Charity.

Vilnius, Brussels, Helsinki, Nicosia, Rome, Tallinn, Warsaw, Berlin, Apart from the performances,

Bucharest, Ljubljana, Prague, Sofia, Valletta and Zagreb. there are instrumental, vocal and Former President of the Club,

Antony Hopkins CBE Former President of the Club, Did you know…? mixed groups; coaching sessions Benjamin Britten • Europe is named after a Phoenician princess called Europa; she in chamber music; meetings of was seduced by Greek God Zeus when he disguised himself as a bull. a recorder group and of a motets Nicolai Medtner, Former Local Resident • Sweden has more McDonald’s per capita than any other country and madrigals group; various Featuring works by Mozart, Medtner, Laura Shur (Former Club in Europe. master classes; illustrated talks member and composer) and many more…! Drinks Reception at the Interval • The most visited place in Europe is Disneyland, Paris. and workshops.

Tue sday 8th November 2016 8.05pm

Retiring Collection Burgh House, London NW3 1L T Rosalind Josephs is the winner of the Joseph’s Bookstore £20 The subscription is modest www.hampstead -music-club.co.uk (Registered charity No. 1091053) voucher: congratulations, Rosalind! Thank you also to all of you and is halved for full-time who also sent your answers, keep participating! students and those on benefit SUBURB NEWS IS PRODUCED AND DELIVERED TO YOU BY RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION VOLUNTEERS 9

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