Crew News
The festive period proved an active one for members of the AudeShantyMen. There were numerous comings and goings to and from loved ones on foreign shores. And much fun!
Greybeard, the Pirate, Columbus and Magellan helped form a mixed ten strong Christmas choir under the baton of Tony Bathurst. They gave a carol concert to a standing-room only audience in the beautiful church at Villelong d'Aude as a result of which €450.00 was raised for the charity Resto du Coeur.
The Crew reconvened for the first time in 2013 on the 9th January, followed by the AGM of the Association ASM on the 16th where Officers were re-elected, the accounts presented and objectives for the forthcoming year established.
Disappointingly it has become evident that two of our colleagues, Albatross and Gangplank, will no longer be able to figure in our concert line-up. Their long and continuing absence on business overseas has made it impossible for them to keep abreast of developments on home shores. They will, however, be welcomed back whenever they are visiting on extended shore leave, or indeed when they retire!
Meanwhile the Crew is delighted to welcome on board a new "recruit" in the person of Tony (Mutineer) Fletcher. Recently arrived in the Aude, he was drawn into conversation over a glass of grog by Magellan. Unaware that the Press Gang was lurking, the unfortunate Mutineer was dragged on board and has been released from his chains now that land is out of sight. We wish him well! His clear voice will be of great value to Pirate Pete in the upper register and a welcome addition to the rest of the Crew, too.
