Thank you!
The Trustees and Staff wish to congratulate everyone on a tremendously successful 30th Anniversary Concert. All of the players deserved the standing ovation at the end.
We now move on to our 31st year. Let’s make it just as successful.
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Welcome to The Baton
February 2025 - News Letter
2025 Terms dates
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Santa Run 2024
A group of volunteers from CYO braved the awful weather again on 5th December to take part in the Santa Run charity.
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They raised a record amount of money for that particular round . Well done to everyone who took part.
Rotary Swimathon Saturday 22nd March 2025
We have again entered to participate at this year’s Swimathon , organised by Congleton Rotary, which is being held in Congleton Leisure Centre.
We have entered two teams and the swim time commences at 4.00pm. Musicians are being asked to join the teams and should let Helen Elkin know that they wish to join as soon as possible.
If you are asked by the musicians who are swimming to sponsor them please do support them. If you aren’t swimming could you go along to cheer them on.
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The David Daniel award 2024
Many congratulations to Sam from the Seniors orchestra and Olivia from the Intermediates orchestra, the second recipients of the David Daniel Award.
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This award is made annually each July, to members who are considered for the most improved musical ability during a full academic year and with excellent attendance and commitment to CYO.
Love Music Trust Summer Celebration
The 2025 Love Music Trust summer celebration will take place on June 27 & 28 at the Clonter Theatre. Further details to follow.
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Reminder of Concert Dates
Saturday 29 March 2025 - Spring Concert at Congleton Town Hall commencing at 6.30pm
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Saturday 12 July 2025 -Summer Concert at Congleton Town Hall commencing at 6.30pm
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Saturday 23 November 2025 - Christmas Concert at Congleton Town Hall commencing at 6.30pm