Late last year, if you thought of the sight of tinsel and Christmas decorations appearing far too early in the stores and piped Christmas Carols blaring out way too soon in the supermarket aisles, then kindly spare a thought for the Bribie Gleemen!!
Always at the ready under the baton of Musical Director Trevor Vincent, and with the Boy Scout motto of “BE PREPARED” in mind, it was far from a “Silent Night” as the Gleemen also began early rehearsals for Christmas Carols!
And Boy! Did it pay off?!! In December, with Carol concerts at Bribie Cove Residents’ Hall, Bribie Island Retirement Village Nursing Home, Bribie Island Retirement Village Residents’ Clubhouse, and the granddaddy of them all……on stage at the Sandstone Point Hotel’s Christmas Celebration Event.
This last one is definitely the biggest crowd we have ever sung to. In mid-January, the men conducted a Sausage Sizzle outside Bribie Mitre 10. You couldn’t hear the sizzle over the happy group singing, but it was very much a fun day, and we hope to do it all again in April. It’s a great way to attract new members!
Keep your eyes peeled for announcements to follow about our next big concert on May 10th……with the theme of food, glorious food and drink.
Men interested in joining the Bribie Gleemen are always welcome. We rehearse every Monday at 3.30 p.m. to 5pm in the Bribie Island Retirement Village, in Foley Street. Come along any Monday and give us a try, or phone Shane on 0493215823.