5th July was lunch party day and time for us to say our farewells to our much-loved conductor, Val.  Current and former members came together to thank Val for all she has done for music making in Oxshott. After meeting for a time of reminiscence over a glass of fizz and a few nibbles, we moved into the beautiful flower bedecked hall for a wonderful cold buffet provided by members of the choir, 

Celebrating the 50 years of Val's music making with Oxshott, a table quiz on 50 years of musical milestones proved how knowledgeable combined brains proved to be - every one a winner!

After so many memories shared it was time to say goodbye.  Our current Chair, Mike Newman, made a presentation of a photo memory book of tours we have enjoyed; historical record books; a Lark Ascending rose and a donation for perhaps, a holiday?
After the presentation of a huge cake (party bags for all!) and a chorus of For she's a jolly good fellow, it was time to leave and look to the future. Val will be much missed but we will keep her legacy going. 

So in the words of Val's favourite ABBA song, ''Thank you for the music'.