The 25/26 programmes for both the Hoddinott Hall in Cardiff and the Bristol Beacon have now been announced.

I would like to propose that we look at this:

Thu 25 Sep 2025 19:30

BBC Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff

Robert Schumann Four Marches arr. Donal Bannister

Gerald Finzi  Clarinet Concerto in C minor

César Franck  Symphony in D minor

Performers

BBC National Orchestra of Wales

Gergely Madaras  Conductor

Nicholas Carpenter  clarinet

This is the link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/e59p8g

The Finzi is, as many will know, a delight and I would be interested to give the Franck symphony a go.

I estimate that the cost will be between £32 and £40 depending on the number of participants, the size of the coach needed and any increases in coach hire prices. This cost will include both the concert ticket and the coach. It is not possible to be totally accurate until some idea of numbers becomes clear.

I am being asked to tighten up a bit on payments etc., so if you opt to go, then from that point it will be a commitment to pay! – though I do know that everyone is on the ball with this.

I am looking forward to an enjoyable new season.