Vicky Bain

[Geoff and Margaret @RetirementTales]

Alas, today marks the end of our Retirement Tales.

It's a wrench, saying goodbye, but the time is right to step away from social media.

Before Margaret and I sign off, we'll be reposting some of our favourite threads from the last few years. We hope these will raise a smile...

[Darlington Orchestra @DarloOrchestra]

Special guests for our Summer Concert on Saturday 5th July 2025 will be 'The Auckland Shanty Singers' with a repertoire of lively tunes ranging from the high seas to the local railways!
https://t.co/vwKmMGUXSo

[Durham Miners' Association @DurhamMiners]

DMA statement on the @DurhamGala and Reform UK.

Reform chose to criticise us publicly for not inviting them to the #DurhamMinersGala. They obviously don’t understand how this works, so we will explain...

Read more:
https://t.co/Ivk3C1HeMO

[Darlington Orchestra @DarloOrchestra]

📢There are currently some vacancies in the orchestra for strings and brass players.

And it’s a great time to join because we’re just starting to rehearse music for our Summer Concert – next rehearsal is on 4th March!

📩Email [email protected] for details

[Steven Isserlis @StevenIsserlis]

Beloved, sorely-missed Lars Vogt d otd 2 years ago. Warm-hearted, affectionate, loud-laughed, witty, ardent, an urgently passionate musician - he changed the lives of all who knew him.
"You stay with some people that you’ve impacted... Something stays with people.”
Yes it does...

[Teesdale Cheesemkers @teesdalecheese]

Got an event and need a cosy venue? Did you know we are now offering our little place for hire?

For more information and to book a no obligation viewing and/or quote email Allison at [email protected]

#event #hosting #eventhosting #eventhire #SpecialOccasion

[Darlington Orchestra @DarloOrchestra]

📢The orchestra’s term starts on Tuesday 10 Sept at 7.15pm

👀It’s a great time to join us because we’ll be sight-reading music for our next concert

🎶We’re looking forward to seeing regular players and welcoming new joiners!

Email [email protected] for details

[Vicky Bain @BainVickybain]

@DariusBat Absolutely agree

[Vicky Bain @BainVickybain]

@PieCorbett Sad news. He wrote marvellous books

[Vicky Bain @BainVickybain]

@JCSTheMusical They are, actually the whole cast it. Loved it all three times I’ve been to see it.
Any chance of a cast recording?

[Vicky Bain @BainVickybain]

@FramHistory @Framheadteacher If you need any support the Branch is here for you.

[Darlington Orchestra @DarloOrchestra]

Summer Concert tickets are now available from reception at @DolphinCentreUK !

The event is on Saturday 6 July at 7.30pm (doors open 7pm).

Further details available at:
https://t.co/nLh7jHxlKU

[Chris Dyson FCCT @chrisdysonHT]

If you agree with me that we need to stop school cuts, let’s get active in your school community.

There are plenty of ways to get involved and join a community of thousands of parents and educators saying no to school cuts in every neighbourhood. Join us @SchoolCuts

[Geoff and Margaret @RetirementTales]

Other things we could bring back, for a better world:
Empathy
Fully resourced schools, hospitals, social services....
Sure Start centres
Free higher education
Teletext
Abbey Crunch biscuits
Roller blackboards
Banda machines (with THAT smell)
Come & Praise hymn books
Compassion

[The London Economic @LondonEconomic]

It’s the end of the Tories as we know it (and I feel fine) - R.E.M. ft @swedemason

[Vicky Bain @BainVickybain]

#NewProfilePic

[Cobweb Orchestra @cobweborchestra]

We’re getting excited for our study day with Martin Budgett looking at Vaughan Williams Symphony No.5 this weekend! 🎶
🎻🎺Places still available for all instrumentalists, and new players welcome! More info here: https://t.co/EsNlOVJM3i

[Vicky Bain @BainVickybain]

@JessGillamSax @RNSinfonia @glasshouseicm Fantastic concert.

[Vicky Bain @BainVickybain]

Enjoyable, tiring day. An American theme for the @cobweborchestra Big Play at Middlesbrough Town Hall.