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December 2021
Lights of Christmas
Singing on the steps of St Mary's Cathedral before a Christmas laser Light Show.
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Gig at Bucketty’s Brewery
Singers from Collaroy and Gordon groups singing at the brewery in the tap room on a Saturday afternoon between 3-4pm. We will be standing on and around a small stage. An upright piano is provided on the stage.
Find out more »December 2022
Christmas at the Cathedral
The Lights of Christmas event will be very different this year. They are planning a “Christmas at the Cathedral” event, with a European-style Christmas market in the plaza adjacent to the St. Mary’s Cathedral steps, with Christmas stalls and choirs each night. We have booked a Sing Australia performance for Friday 16th December at 7:30pm, with Gordon, Collaroy and Ashbury groups joining together for a one-hour performance of Christmas carols. Please arrive by 7:00pm for set-up and sound testing. Full…
Find out more »February 2023
Dee Why Gardens afternoon concert
Collaroy Plateau Group has been invited to sing at Dee Why Gardens - a retirement village where three of our lovely singers reside. We will begin our concert with little known songs, then encourage our audience to join in the chorus etc of more well-known songs to make it more inclusive.
Find out more »June 2023
Singing to Retirement Residents in Collaroy NSW
We have been invited to sing for residents of Warringah Place Collaroy, followed by afternoon tea for all. I cannot think of any perceived risks - * Parking is in neighbouring streets. Singers will walk into the venue up a slight incline footpath. * No stairs into or in the venue. * We have been offered chairs to sit on when not singing * We have 18 singers registered so far * All singers are current members of Sing Australia…
Find out more »July 2023
Christmas in July
Singing Christmas Songs with piano accompaniment. RISK ASSESSMENT - * Parking on street with direct access to brewery - no steps. No perceived risk. * Most of the group will stand on a raised platform approx 6m x 4m x 20cm high. There is a step to one side for those needing this. Perceived risk - falling off step. Measures taken to stop this - step is next to back wall which can be used to steady oneself. A group…
Find out more »Afternoon Concert Kokoda RSL ANZAC Village
We have been asked to sing to the residents of the RSL ANZAC Village in one of their retirement venues called 'Kokoda'. All those singing are financial members of Sing Australia. Being a retirement venue, I am confident that there are no perceived risks for singers from our group . eg uneven surfaces, awkward steps. All singers will be given a chair, although most will stand to sing. We are singing songs from Pink Songbook Four.
Find out more »Dee Why Gardens
Collaroy Plateau has been invited to sing at Dee Why Gardens for a small afternoon concert, followed by afternoon tea. So far we have 18 singers registered to sing, however I'm hoping a couple more will sign up at Monday evening's regular sing. We have sung at this venue on numerous occasions. It is quite elegant and very easily accessible. * no steps * easy parking * chairs are provided for us * songs mainly from Silver Songbook One
Find out more »August 2023
Singing at “The Dugout” War Vets Narrabeen
Collaroy Plateau Sing Australia has been invited to sing at 'The Dugout' within the Gallipoli Building at the War Vets Narrabeen. This is a large space which also houses a cafe. Our audience will be the residents from the independent living which includes one of our singers. (And of course we hope to inspire some of them to join us on a Monday evening..!) After the concert, afternoon tea will be served. We shall also use this opportunity to take…
Find out more »September 2023
Marcus Loane House Warriewood Brook , Macpherson Street, Warriewood 2102
We've been invited to sing at Marcus Loane House which is a high care nursing home within the grounds of Warriewood Brook for retirement living. Being a dwelling for elderly people needing care, there are no perceived risks to our singers. Parking is not a problem ,which is nearby.
Find out more »Phyllis Stewart House, RSL ANZAC Village, Narrabeen 2101
We have been invited to sing at Phyllis Stewart House which is a high care residence within the ANZAC Village in Narrabeen. They have just had a 3 week lockdown so are very pleased to have some entertainment provided. Parking is just out the front and there are no perceived risks in entering the building.
Find out more »November 2023
Endeavour Lodge Bayview
This is a Christmas themed concert for the residents in the assisted living area. Given it will be held in an aged facility, I'm confident there are no perceived risks. Visitor parking is very close to the main door, and once inside there are no steps. Our singers will stand to sing, however they will be provided with chairs during the short break. We have 11 singers participating.
Find out more »Minkara Resort Bayview
We are singing a Christmas themed concert for the residents of the Bayview Resort (unassisted living) There is a large performance space all on flat surface. Singers will stand to sing, however they will have a chair on which to sit during the break. Because this is an aged facility, there are no stairs, and parking is close by with easy walk to the performance space. Therefore I'm confident there are no perceived risks to our singers. So far we…
Find out more »Dee Why Gardens
We are performing a Christmas themed concert at Dee Why Gardens which is a retirement village for over 55s. Although most singers park on the street, there is a level pathway into the main building with no steps at all. We will be seated on arrival, but will stand to sing. As leader, I am confident there are no perceived risks to our singers. There are 15 singers attending plus myself.
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Peter Cosgrove House
Eighteen of our singers plus five singers from the Gordon Group are presenting a Christmas concert to the residents of Peter Cosgrove House, followed by afternoon tea. We will have chairs to sit on in the little breaks. There is a lift to the first floor of the building, plus stairs for those who would prefer the stairs. Parking is easily available in designated parking areas and the path into the building is flat with no steps. I am confident…
Find out more »Willandra Bungalows + BBQ
We have been invited to sing at Willandra Bungalows, then enjoy a sausage sizzle bbq afterwards with the residents. This is an over 55s establishment. We are able to drive in and park in Visitors' Parking bays. The entire area is flat with no stairs. We will sing in an enclosed performance space (I will be taking my electric piano as there is not a suitable piano on the premises) and our audience will be seated both near us and…
Find out more »Gleneaon Belrose Christmas Concert
We have been invited to sing a Christmas program for the residents of Glenaeon Retirement Village, Belrose . We will sing to both residential care and assisted living residents in a performance space with no steps/stairs. Parking is on the premises. We will then enjoy a late morning tea. I am confident there are no perceived risks to our singers. There are currently 15 singers registered to attend but I doubt this number will increase by many.
Find out more »Christmas at the Cathedral 2023
Sing Australia will once again be performing at the “Christmas at the Cathedral” event, with a European-style Christmas market in the forecourt adjacent to the St. Mary’s Cathedral steps. We are booked for Wednesday 20th December at 7:30pm, with Gordon, Collaroy, Ashbury, Sutherland and St. George groups joining together for a 45-minute performance of Christmas carols. There are no perceived risks for our singers. Singers are required to arrive by 6:00pm for set-up and sound testing. Full uniform is required.…
Find out more »March 2024
Dee Why RSL Seniors Week
Collaroy Plateau has been invited to sing at Dee Why RSL prior to their live streaming of the Seniors' Week Concert from Sydney's Darling Harbour. We will be standing (with seats available for those wishing to sit) near the entrance door to the Club's auditorium while patrons enter to watch the concert. (Some of our singers have bought tickets to attend too.) We will sing for 30 minutes with a stand displaying leaflets for those interested in taking one. The…
Find out more »Warriewood Brook Evening Concert
Collaroy Plateau has been invited to sing at Warriewood Brook in their auditorium for an evening concert. We are to sing for 2 x 45 minutes with a supper for the patrons and ourselves in-between. Warriewood Brook is a retirement dwelling with no steps for entry and parking is directly outside. We will have chairs provided for sitting when swapping books or when the songs are being explained. Tony and Ramona Cox are residents here and have chosen our song…
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