On a cold winter’s night, we had a good number on Thursday 11th January for our ever-popular Beetle Drive… 'Beetle' is simply a game of rolling dice and drawing a beetle! Hosted by fellow residents, John and Margaret Guthrie, our owners turn up and join in for a simple but fun evening at Brompton.
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Continuing the Christmas celebrations with fine food and drink at Brompton Court! Thank you once again to Chef Fernanda and her team, Ashley, Daniel and Tracey, and to Duty Manager's Frances and Suzie.
One Line John’s Fun Music Quiz
Talk about blowing your own trumpet… Anyone who is familiar with one particular Brompton owner John, knows he likes to burst into song at any opportunity, usually with just one line… but tonight he was full of puff as he played a few notes on his trumpet and (thankfully) others were able to ‘name that tune!’ He even had his organ on display to tinkle with once his puff failed to last the course… There were prizes for the winners and John was a very good sport hosting the event with assistance from good friend and neighbour, Joan. A fun night was had indeed! Bravo John! The big day has come… Santa (Eddy our Handyman!) came to Brompton delivering little gifts of joy to our owners! What a great lunch they all had, a traditional fare with all the trimmings. Many thanks to Duty Manager Maria, Chef Fernanda and the dedicated team, Ashley, Daniel and Saka for all their hard work. Bravo!
We had the privilege of welcoming Michelle Nova and the La Nova Singers to Brompton Court, and what a performance! The owners were greeted once again with mulled wine, warm mince pies and beautiful dressed singers… Let the concert begin!
Recognised as the premier women’s choir in the Dorset area, La Nova Singers brought some of the most vibrant and exciting choral music to life in the perfect setting of the Great Hall. They performed an eclectic repertoire of classical, sacred, operatic and contemporary music. The distinctive sound comes from shared training in the ‘Bel Canto’ technique taught by musical director and soprano, Michelle Nova. After the concert, Michelle, Pianist Simon and the singers stayed behind to chat with the owners and promised to return in the new year. An evening of pure magic… Wonderful! It’s Friday 1st December and this chilly winter’s night began with the delightful St George’s Singers kickstarting our Christmas season of entertainment here at Brompton Court. With the tree up and candle light settings, the Great Hall was ready to receive what was to come… Court Manager, Carl, and Suzie welcomed our owners, serving traditional mulled wine and warmed mince pies… (a good start!) and as they all warmed up with the glow of glühwein in their veins, the singers began with joyful songs such as Mary Did You Know?, Angels Singing Glory and Silent Night, after a short interval, followed by more wine and pies. The singers concluded the evening with classics such as Winter Wonderland, White Christmas and of course, Jingle Bells! A beautiful evening enjoyed by many; thankyou St George’s Singers for reminding us all of the reason for the season!
On Tuesday 19th September Brompton Court was excited to invite Wavelength A Cappella Women's Choir to perform. The Great Hall was the perfect setting indeed, capturing the beauty of A Cappella music. Many thanks to Dyrck, Chorus Director and all who delivered a delightful evening with songs ranging from years gone by to modern day.
A wonderful afternoon with pianist Richard Pierce and guest singer, our very own Tony Letts! Owners had a blast with the last of the summer days in our gardens. Tony and Richard put on an amazing show. Owners brought along their own wine and nibbles to enjoy while Brompton provided soft drinks, tea and coffee. A big thank you to Frances and Daniel for ensuring the event went with out a hitch. Lucy’s Dance Club is for ladies of a certain age who love the musicals and for their fitness and pleasure, they meet weekly and learn dance routines to many favourite songs and show tunes. Ann, one of our housekeepers who retired last year, is part of Lucy’s Dance Club and she has organised a 30 minute show for us. The lovely ladies also put on a small play and poetry readings for our owners. The weather held and was kind to us last weekend for our Summer Fete organised by our Duty Manager Carole. Owners enjoyed a selection of stall holders with clothes, crafts, paper and wooden handmade items, jams and chutneys, candles, jewellery, homemade cakes by one of our owners for Scope, and a raffle and tombola again run by one of our owners for Forest Holme. A bouncy castle for the children and of course Pimm’s and a selection of drinks and ice creams to enjoy whilst relaxing on our patio area and socializing with all our owners and guests for the afternoon. Thank you to Frances, Maria and Stacey who supported Carole on the day. Acoustic singer songwriter Roxanne, a soulful and captivating folk musician hailing from the picturesque coastal town of Bournemouth. Born and raised in Devon, Roxanne has developed an early love for music, drawn to the rich heritage of folk traditions passed down through generations. As a young troubadour, she would often wander the shores finding inspiration in the natural beauty that surrounds the coastal town. This connection to nature and a deep appreciation for the stories that lie within it can be heard in every note and lyric she weaves into her enchanting songs. All the wonderful owners at Brompton Court wished one of their residents John a Happy 90 + 3 Birthday, with a fabulous party. The birthday boy and his guests enjoyed a brilliant selection of songs sung by Rachel Moore and Tony Letts throughout the night along with plenty of drinks, nibbles, cake and of course dancing! Happy 93rd Birthday John from all of us at Brompton Court. A wonderful evening in our fabulous gardens under the gazebo’s, full of BBQ food from our chef John, followed up by the Otis Jay Blues band who are new to Brompton for 2023. There was fun, food, music and lots of dancing after dinner by our owners and the Brompton Team. A massive thank you to our chef for all his preparation and hard work on the night; along with Suzie our Duty Manager for organising the whole event and to Carole, Teresa, Ashley and Stacey for their hard work on the night. |
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