February 2015 – Derby Hospitals Choir

Farewell to Gill after 14 years

At the AGM Gill O’Halloran stepped down after 9 years as Chairman and 14 years as choir member, leaving Derbyshire to be nearer to her family. At the Buffet Party afterwards the patron, John Rivers CBE DL, gave a warm tribute to her leadership and achievements over those years. Gill was presented with flowers and a cashmere Pashmina. Our best wishes go with you Gill.

Best Wishes too to our new Chairman, Louise Hill, who bravely takes on the challenge!

£8000 raised for Sight Support Derbyshire

At today’s AGM the Treasurer reported that the 2014 Christmas Concert and Prize Draw had raised the tremendous sum of £8000 for Sight Support Derbyshire. Claire Winfield (CEO) and Eileen Bagguley (Fundraising Manager) of Sight Support Derbyshire were presented with a (very large) cheque by Gill O’Halloran at the party on 27-February, which will enable them to replace their aging and much used transport van. Congratulations to all those in the Choir (singing and non-singing), in Sight Support and in the audience who helped raise this sum. Another successful year for Derby Hospitals Choir!