tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post5588197777692196278..comments2023-12-02T04:13:31.786-08:00Comments on The Singing Gardener: New life? New plans.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-44396685797574822292014-01-07T02:56:44.264-08:002014-01-07T02:56:44.264-08:00Good for you . As you said you will always sing, b...Good for you . As you said you will always sing, but if not being in London makes you happy then that is a good thing. Good luck x<br />Jan https://www.blogger.com/profile/05788097161537888785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-9122833346038029692014-01-07T02:56:37.150-08:002014-01-07T02:56:37.150-08:00Good for you . As you said you will always sing, b...Good for you . As you said you will always sing, but if not being in London makes you happy then that is a good thing. Good luck x<br />Jan https://www.blogger.com/profile/05788097161537888785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-37584654419546781642013-12-27T11:54:25.812-08:002013-12-27T11:54:25.812-08:00I was also going to suggest the WI. Have you thoug...I was also going to suggest the WI. Have you thought of Nursing homes residential homes for the elderly. Not very exciting, but I am matron in nursing home in Lytham, we pay our "entertainers" about £40 hr. There's also St Anne's music festival, usually in July, Lytham Proms in August. Good luck with whatever you do. DeborahThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16834876455041174773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-66344482314800927122013-12-03T13:08:38.940-08:002013-12-03T13:08:38.940-08:00Well done and very good luck.Well done and very good luck.talliethecathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05903418619318170146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-5432410116074809442013-12-01T13:22:37.850-08:002013-12-01T13:22:37.850-08:00Good luck for the career re-alignment. Another id...Good luck for the career re-alignment. Another idea, do you conduct? If so, it might be worth approaching any local community orchestras to see if they are looking for anyone to conduct at a sectional rehearsal, workshop etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-65425764461767073872013-12-01T12:14:37.486-08:002013-12-01T12:14:37.486-08:00Good to read a men with the courage of his convict...Good to read a men with the courage of his convictions. Hope it works out, sure you'll mange OK.<br />cumbrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10047500383078884463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-16307423798383749812013-11-28T16:32:50.229-08:002013-11-28T16:32:50.229-08:00Nino's! Rawtenstall and ClivigerNino's! Rawtenstall and ClivigerJanethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16147299200960914730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-74525069734767238732013-11-28T16:29:57.878-08:002013-11-28T16:29:57.878-08:00Dan, you have one of the best Grammar schools near...Dan, you have one of the best Grammar schools near you, Bacup and Rawtenstall. Awesome place and so many good contacts for you. There is also the Rossendale Male voice Choir, famous in it's own right. Plus, network with Cafe yes -lots of musicians tap in there too. Churches, Sean Ruane lives locally - you are so talented you deserve to so well. and people in Rossendale love to adopt others who do well,we are proud of you already Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16147299200960914730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-20667765231176445912013-11-27T11:49:24.641-08:002013-11-27T11:49:24.641-08:00Good luck for all your future plans. I both envy y...Good luck for all your future plans. I both envy you and respect you for the choices that you are making...KatieJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15215881759853908144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-74703305269331676652013-11-27T08:50:13.619-08:002013-11-27T08:50:13.619-08:00You are just about 10 miles from my hometown. My b...You are just about 10 miles from my hometown. My brother and family had a similar journey in the last couple of years. They moved from Croydon to Colne, Lancs. The riots there were the final straw for them.<br />The Municiple Hall in Colne is a great venue and may be a great spot for your duet show. bb8lancshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15803055432833588638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-53325959717802484892013-11-27T07:44:57.963-08:002013-11-27T07:44:57.963-08:00We have been on a major debt clearing mission the ...We have been on a major debt clearing mission the last three years and are now debt free. The only thing we didn't cut back on was my son's private music lessons. He has two per week, violin and piano and loves it. I took extra work just to pay for his lessons while we were clearing debt. Anyway, we pay £15 per half hour lesson. Today he is sitting his grade 7 violin and he's still only 15. There is definitely an income to be made from private music lessons. Have you thought of kids' music clubs, holiday music workshops for adults and or kids with a concert at the end of it (parents will buy tickets), playing piano for dance schools, playing piano accompaniment for music exams, providing aural lessons for music exams. Just some ideas of earning money locally. My son hopes to teach music while studying. Good luck - we left the south behind years ago, no home or job to go to, just bought a second hand car, sold up and left to come home to Scotland. Been a bit of a struggle at times but we got there in the end.SusanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09622557936441532144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-34909718209074061402013-11-27T02:37:10.505-08:002013-11-27T02:37:10.505-08:00Bravo to following your heart...Bravo to following your heart...kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02779214730910867764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-66606010641649931922013-11-26T16:46:21.363-08:002013-11-26T16:46:21.363-08:00To turn down your singing contracts must have been...To turn down your singing contracts must have been difficult.But you seem to be well-organized and I am sure you will do well. I certainly wish you the best of luck.rochefleuriegardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06783773632775842680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-33773923289728285132013-11-26T13:08:07.497-08:002013-11-26T13:08:07.497-08:00fabulous ideas emerging here! I wish you all the b...fabulous ideas emerging here! I wish you all the best for your new way of making a living. How exciting for you!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09114653674812242486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-23398203666887427562013-11-26T13:04:58.237-08:002013-11-26T13:04:58.237-08:00Wonderful plans! And the best part is that you wil...Wonderful plans! And the best part is that you will be your own boss, and sure it may be a bit tight, but how amazing! I have a friend who did this in his own life, and he is doing great and is much much happier. So kudos and best wishes!Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919603092155041516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-39548491988124669122013-11-26T13:02:43.539-08:002013-11-26T13:02:43.539-08:00Good Luck Dan with whatever you doXGood Luck Dan with whatever you doXAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00462752559193522943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-57854327318073310742013-11-26T11:44:21.074-08:002013-11-26T11:44:21.074-08:00Don't know who you'd contact but Buxton Fe...Don't know who you'd contact but Buxton Festival has a 'fringe'. <br />Perhaps worth a try for the new duo? Tessie Beebeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06024527504966530994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-78149156762581491332013-11-26T05:06:06.480-08:002013-11-26T05:06:06.480-08:00So proud you have the courage to go forward with t...So proud you have the courage to go forward with these plans. There's always a way. So good luck and all happy days....this will be like a new freedom! Linda Metcalfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14706004604567190617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-76416337969529858502013-11-26T04:00:46.051-08:002013-11-26T04:00:46.051-08:00Wishing you every success in your career diversifi...Wishing you every success in your career diversification. You will be able to enjoy your new life more<br />Betshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08682247212865080771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-65630693471590048812013-11-26T03:57:38.348-08:002013-11-26T03:57:38.348-08:00Wishing you all the best of luck in your new adven...Wishing you all the best of luck in your new adventures! It's a big step, but you've got the shoes to do it. :-DKrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17822528453563683772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-86174843078150419862013-11-26T03:54:15.868-08:002013-11-26T03:54:15.868-08:00Good luck with your new career plan. I hope it all...Good luck with your new career plan. I hope it all goes brilliantly for you.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06280545510258249634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-40444909134474761512013-11-26T02:59:32.472-08:002013-11-26T02:59:32.472-08:00Best of luck. I quit my job in march and have gone...Best of luck. I quit my job in march and have gone to uni. Bold brave moves are good for the soul !Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04730064750188919918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-34394363980974309242013-11-26T02:32:59.957-08:002013-11-26T02:32:59.957-08:00Wishing you the best of luck. I became self-emplo...Wishing you the best of luck. I became self-employed 4 years ago on moving to Shetland ( I don't drive and there was no call for an environmental lab analyst locally). It means that things can be hard at times but the freedom is very rewarding and the frugal/lower impact lifestyle, for me really is trying to live up to my ethics so is immensely important mentally as well as helping on the saving cash front. Kesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440210566229916779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-70363687923004889042013-11-26T02:26:36.940-08:002013-11-26T02:26:36.940-08:00Wow - Good luck! Very brave of you but as others ...Wow - Good luck! Very brave of you but as others have said you never know unless you try. I wish you all the best with this. :-)Ruthdigshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01560136830586473734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-50363875949340766922013-11-26T01:54:45.094-08:002013-11-26T01:54:45.094-08:00Ooooh I'm so excited for you. A whole new begi...Ooooh I'm so excited for you. A whole new beginning. If you add public speaking to your mix get on the W I list, I have done hundreds of these over the years. They can't afford to pay much, maybe £30 - £40 per one hour talk which could go to 2+ hours by the time you have had tea and biscuits and questions, it's rude to rush off afterwards. You need to factor in travel costs, ask for those in addition to your fee. These gigs could lead to husbands of members asking you to do after dinner speaking for their Rotary/Round Table/Probus meetings. You get fed and can up your fees as they have more money put aside for this. Once you get your name out there your phone number will be passed around. Always carry small cards to give to people you meet. <br /><br />If I lived nearer I might treat myself to singing lessons. Maybe you could do a one day basics workshop for those who can't come on a regular basis. Do a deal with a local cheap B & B, Youth Hostel perhaps. Maybe four or five people, would they fit into your house? <br /><br />Good luck with whatever you do. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.com