General information for members 

On this page

-  AGM Reports
​-  News
-  Wellington Weekly - Bach St Matthew Passion article
-  A call for volunteers to the Committee
​-  Documents:
      WCS Newsletter Feb 2019
      WCS Member's Handbook
      WCS Member's Handbook - Appendix A
-  Committee and Non-committee members
​-  Designated Person for Safeguarding
​​-  Section reps

AGM Reports

For the reports presented to the membership at the AGM in May, go to:

News

  • NEW CHAIR:  Congratulations to Adrian Cross, WCS's new Chairman! 
  • BRAHMS' GERMAN REQUIEM:  Details of scores and practice aids are now available via Practice Aids on the Members drop-down menu.
  • CAMEO:  "Uncle Ralph" - extracts from A Fiddler Tells All, Di Jerrold's father's recollection of over 50 years as a professional musician and his personal memories of Ralph Vaughan Williams.​
  • WELLY WEEKLY:  Great picture in 3 April issue (see opposite).
  • CAMEO:  Simon Johnson reminisces about his time as an Organist/Director of Music in seven parish churches.
  • EASY FUNDRAISING:  When you buy anything online - from presents for family and friends to your weekly shop - you could be raising a free donation for Wellington Choral Society. So far, 14 members are signed up, and between them have raised £188. For more information, go to Fundraising when you shop online​
  • CAMEO:  Alison gives us a glimpse into her other life as an Examiner.
  • DOCUMENTS:  A copy of the WCS Member's Handbook and the latest WCS Newsletter will be found further down this page.
  • ​​​​DOCUMENTS:  For WCS policy documents, hover over the Members tab and click on WCS'S Policy Documents at the bottom of the drop-down list. The following WCS documents can be downloaded: the new WCS Constitution (May 2017), WCS Complaints Policy, WCS Equal Opportunities Policy, WCS Data Protection Policy, WCS Potential Conflict of Interest Policy, WCS Privacy Policy, WCS Reserves Policy and WCS Safeguarding Policy.​
  • CAMEO:  Simon Johnson looks back to his time as a chorister in the Salisbury Cathedral Choir, under the guidance of Sir David Willcocks. If you are interested in contributing an article, please contact Hilary (website editor) at the Wednesday rehearsal.

Documents  

NB:  For all WCS policy documents click on WCS's Policy Documents in the drop-down list from the Members tab. 

Committee members

TRUSTEES/OFFICERS 
  • Chairman: Adrian Cross
  • Secretary: Lucy Watson
  • Treasurer: Odile Gayon ​
​TRUSTEES
  • Concert Secretary: Rosemary Saunders
  • Publicity Officer - external communication: (vacancy)
  • Publicity Officer - programmes/posters: (vacancy)
  • Assistant Publicity Officer:  Ann Holland​

Designated Person for Safeguarding

​Sarah Merry
Telephone number:  01823-661649

Non-Committee posts

Accompanist: Alison Pink
Assistant Treasurer: Tim Sylvester Jones
Librarian: Kate Lambert
Website Editor: Adam Hope
​Website Technical Support: Adam Green
Minute Secretary: Michaela Dearness
Newsletter Editor: Liz McDowell

Section reps

There is a representative for each section of the choir to help new members find their feet and raise any concerns. 
  • Sopranos: Fiona Widdows
  • Altos: Miranda Bevis
  • Tenors: Chris Widdows
  • Basses: John Houghton

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