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Silver Wings, Christmas Singalong Event and Show, New Music

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Thanks so much to everyone who joined me for a really lovely afternoon singing timeless 1940s wartime songs at The Forum, Norwich for Silver Wings: The US Army Air Forces in WWII Norfolk from The Forum and American Library – Memorial to the 2nd Air Division, USAAF

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Lisa Redford Silver Wings Singing Event at The Forum Norwich

It was such an honour to assist with the wonderful Silver Wings exhibition in September and to meet so many amazing people with moving, heartfelt stories to share. So important to commemorate such a historic time and acknowledge the sacrifices made.

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Lisa Redford at The Silver Wings Exhibition
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It was a lot of fun playing some spooky classics at the American Library – Memorial to the 2nd Air Division, USAAF for a creative craft Halloween event.

The next music event I’m running at the American Library is a joyful and uplifting Christmas singalong. Join me on Monday 22nd December at 1pm to get together to sing some festive classics. This free event is welcome to singers of all ages, fully accessible, and no singing experience is required! Booking required via Eventbrite.

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Holly Jolly Sing-Along

I will also be performing live on Saturday 6th December as part of an Adnams big festive tasting event on Unthank Road, Norwich.

Come along and sing some festive songs with me, plus sample delicious seasonal wine, beer, spirits and food.

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Lisa Redford “When it Hurts the Most” New Original Song

I’ve been writing some new material lately and here’s a live video of a brand new heartfelt acoustic song, “When it Hurts the Most” – it was nice to take advantage of the beautiful autumn weather and play it outside the Mid Norfolk Railway at County School Station. Thanks for watching at my YouTube channel.

1940s Singalong Event for Silver Wings

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Join me for a fun 1940s Singalong a the Forum Norwich!

Following my VE Day performance at the Millennium Library in May, I’m looking forward to running a fun 1940s Singalong and social event for the American Library – Memorial to the 2nd Air Division, USAAF on Friday 19th September as part of Silver Wings – The US Army Air Forces in WWII Norfolk Exhibition.

The free, ten day event will be exploring Norfolk’s rich wartime history and is presented as part of Norfolk Heritage Open Days and celebrates the end of the Second World War.

There will also be talks, art and craft events, historic walks, a street party, exhibition and much more. Further details on the American Library website.

Booking is essential for the singalong and you can get tickets and further details here

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It was so lovely to perform and share a stage in July at The Reindeer Pub Music, Entertainment with such wonderful musicians The Weeping Willows and The Gillies

Thanks so much to everyone who came along to see us all perform. Video clips and photos from the gig are on my Facebook and Instagram with full live videos on my YouTube Channel.

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More Singing for Wellbeing Courses, Music and Drama Education Expo

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Singing for Wellbeing Course at Earlham Library, Norwich

It’s lovely to be running more Singing for Wellbeing courses. To see learners returning from last year’s courses and feel their enjoyment of singing together is truly rewarding. My course at Wensum Lodge is fully booked but there are still a few spaces left for sessions at Earlham Library which started last Wednesday. For further details and to book take a look at the Adult Learning website I’ve also had a great term teaching Ukulele for Improvers and it’s been so exciting seeing learners progress after attending the Ukulele for Beginners course last year.

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Singing session at Earlham Library
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Ukulele class for Adult Learning

I recently had a very inspiring and fun day at the Music & Drama Education Expo It was great to connect with others in #music #teaching play guitar and ukulele with Rockschool and lovely to stop by to see friends at The Musicians’​ Union

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Guitar and Ukulele for Beginner Courses, Community Singing

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Adult learning courses at Wensum Lodge, Norwich

I’m really excited to be running beginner ukulele and guitar courses at Wensum Lodge for the first time starting April 25th. They are part of a programme of new and exciting creative, language and wellbeing courses which include Stained Glass; Botanical Art and Architectural Drawing; Latin; Philosophy; Textiles upcycling and alterations; Yoga; Polish language; Photography and Creative Writing. Here are some nice new flyers from Adult Learning for the courses and there are also taster sessions happening next week. To find out more details and to book, please visit here

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Introduction to Guitar and Ukulele Taster sessions
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Community Singing Sessions – Warming up

How joyous is this photo! The community singing sessions I have been running at Earlham Library and The Millennium Library in Norwich have been lots of fun to do and so rewarding too. To hear comments from people saying that I’ve made their day and really cheered them up means such a lot. I’ve also had some great song requests and it’s been lovely to see people coming back each week to sing classic songs together. Thanks so much to everyone who has come along to a session and all the kind words. There are video clips of some of the singalongs at The Millennium Library’s Facebook Page

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A community singing session at Earlham Library, Norwich
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Singing at the The Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library
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A lovely piece at Folk Features on why singing and music means so much to me

I’m also looking forward to playing some gigs and festivals soon. Check out the shows page where I will be posting details of live shows.

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Live at the Canopy Theatre, Suffolk. Photo by Rodney Kidd