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Singing by the Sea

We met at the Blue Bar in Porthtowan for our weekly rehearsal as our regular room was unavailable this week too. The view from our room is just so lovely.

We learned a really lovely new four part song today, “You and the Sea” by Katy Rose Bennett. There’s a short extract at the end and here are the lyrics, a beautiful poem:

I don’t know where I’m going
but I know just what I need –
A soft wind
the shelter of the forest, bird song,
you and the sea

It seems that I can’t upload the song but I have found it on YouTube!

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on July 14, 2025 in Cornwall, environment, music, nature, Porthtowan, Postaday2025, Sea, singing, Uncategorized

Tags: Katy Rose Bennett

Yesterday my choir, The Ingleheart Singers, met in the Big Shed at Community Roots as our usual rehearsal space was unavailable. It was wonderful to sing in there, the acoustics were excellent and we were singing to the garden. Here we are singing a bit of “Summertime.”

The wild flower border is looking beautiful and is full of pollinators.

The Owl Box arrived today and is going to be fixed to the Big Shed at some point soon.

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on July 8, 2025 in community, Cornwall, environment, music, nature, Postaday2025, singing, Uncategorized

Tags: Barn Owl Trust, Summertime, The Ingleheart Singers

Daisies, Buttercup and Blue Skies

07 Apr

Daisies

Buttercup

Blue sky and new leaves

After our regular rehearsal this afternoon we went down to the Blue Bar to entertain the punters with a ‘Shout’, a public singalong which was brilliant. This was the view from the terrace where we were singing.

The moon in the blue sky above us as we sang

Pooch, Volunteer and Primroses

25 Mar

At Roots this morning, while I was sowing cabbage abd kale seeds, a very cute little dog came to see me. I am not a dog lover (having been traumatised as a child) but this one was gentle and delightful.

I love how this volunteer pink primrose has planted itself in the gravel of our drive.

The pale yellow primroses are my favourite of all Spring flowers.

This afternoon we went to say goodbye to the husband of my very dear choir friend who has been my mentor at choir since I joined the Ingleheart singers in 2008. We’ve sung together since then and today, at the end of the wake, there being lots of choir members there, we sang the Celtic Blessing for them both. It felt very special.

The peace of the running wave to you
The peace of the flowing air to you
The peace of the quiet earth to you
And the peace of the shining stars to you
And the peace of the Son of Peace to you.

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on March 25, 2025 in community, environment, friendship, garden, nature, Postaday2025, singing

International Day of Happiness

20 Mar

Just look at the view from the Zed Shed where we rehearsed this morning and then listen to an African piece that we sang today. Thanks to S for the recording. I hope both contribute to your happiness!

Cards, Cake and Singing in the Stable

17 Dec

Not much sowing or planting going on at Community Roots at the moment so we finished off the Christmas cards that will go out with every veggie bag this week.

Embroidered veggies including our wonky carrots

And to you, too!

Today’s cake was a Christmas tree shaped Lemon Drizzle.

This evening we, The Suitcase Singers, have been singing at Cusgarne Manor. Because it was raining the event was moved into the stables which turned out to have wonderful acoustics. Another splendid evening with a wonderful enthusiastic and very generous audience. Tonight we were collecting for ShelterBox and Georgia’s Voice.

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on December 17, 2024 in baking, charity, Christmas, community, Cornwall, Postaday 2024, ShelterBox, singing, Uncategorized

Tags: Cusgarne Manor, Georgia's Voice

Baubles, Primroses and A Gig

16 Dec

We’ve put lots of shiny baubles on our growing Christmas tree in the garden and love the effect. I popped one of my glass angels at the top.

Primroses are my favourite flowers and finding them in the garden this morning was a delight. This photo is for Nancy.

Hope you will be very happy in your new home. 🙂

After choir this afternoon, we went to a local pub for our annual carol sing. It was brilliant, the crowds loved it especially our rendition of Fairytale of New York. We collect for our charities at all our gigs.

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on December 16, 2024 in Christmas, community, Cornwall, CPR Foodbank, Porthtowan, Postaday 2024, ShelterBox, singing

Tags: Claire Ingleheart, The Ingleheart Singers, The Victory Inn

Friendship Matters

10 Oct

I missed choir this morning but my lovely choir friends were thinking of us, one with a photo of the Penryn River and one with a recording of The Suitcase Singers singing one of my favourite songs, Harbour by Anna Tabbush.

Thanks, J, for this photo

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1521449878548569. I hope this will work for you, it’s really beautiful.

Thank you S for this recording, very much appreciated.

Kindness, Crochet and A Song

08 Jul

It’s been a day of kindnesses and all have been greatly appreciated.
In the post today came a couple of cards full of love and one containing more sea glass from my blogging friend Judith as well as a beautiful butterfly that she has made for me. Thank you, J.

Then from my blogging friend, Nancy, the following which I love.

And, just now, by email, a song, “This Love Will Carry.” I was unable to go to choir today as I was to have my stitches out. As it turned out, the wound was not quite ready so I have to return on Wednesday. This song was recorded for me and the others who were unable to be there and who were missed. Do click on the link and listen to my beautiful choir.
Another friend brought us the eggs that I normally collect from other friends at rehearsal.
I am quite overwhelmed with the love and kindnesses washing around me.

P.S. Thank you for all the comments too. I’ll get to them tomorrow xx

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on July 8, 2024 in Beauty, community, crochet, friendship, Happiness, Humour, Kindness, music, Postaday 2024, singing, Uncategorized

Tags: love

Yutori and Kokoleoko

08 Jun

This is what I am needing right now.

I thought you might like to hear my choir singing Kokoleoko but then I found an even more beautiful interpretation of the Liberian folk song. I really love this.