Patron Vote 2012

We are delighted to announce that the winner of the poll for Patron 2012 is David Ivory. We extend our sincere congratulations to him and also our thanks for his continued support of the Theatre Organ Club. David has supported the Club for nearly 40 years, appearing originally at the Rex, Stratford and around the Granada circuit for Ralph Bartlett, and has come close to winning the annual poll on many occasions without actually getting there until now. We can report that David was delighted to accept the role of 2012 Patron when he was called by Frank Hare with the result just before
Christmas. David has also agreed to play for us at Ossett on June 3rd. That meeting is likely to be the Club AGM. The usual Patron photograph will be available later in the year and it is hoped that David will be able to play for the Club elsewhere during 2012.

Our thanks also go to the other organists in this year's poll. In particular David was very closely followed by Michael Wooldridge who has come second twice in a row. Better luck next year Michael.

Southern Secretary - Wayne Ivany

The first meeting of 2012 is our regular visit to Old Windsor on Sunday 19th February 2012 when we will be presenting our old friend Joe Marsh at the Compton organ a t2:30pm. Joe has been appearing for the Club for decades and this will make a welcome return to Old Windsor after many years. Joe is based in Newcastle so a trip to the south is quite an undertaking. Please come and support us. You will be guaranteed a warm welcome and an excellent show. Old Windsor Memorial Hall is on Straight Road and the post code is SL4 2RN. Busses pass the hall from Staines, Windsor and Slough.