FERYO: Jazz Showcase and Quiz Night

April 14, 2011

The Friends of the East Riding Youth Orchestras (FERYO) held their annual Jazz Showcase and Quiz Night at Cottingham Civic Hall. There was a full house and a great atmosphere, as the appreciative audience was treated to a feast of music, food and gentle intellectual challenge (not to mention the silliness of stand-up bingo). This was a chance for the Youth Jazz Orchestra to display their range and extensive repertoire,…

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Successful Fund-Raising for the FERYO

December 30, 2010

The Friends of East Riding Youth Orchestras held two very successful fund-raising events in Beverley just before Christmas.  A total of £328 was collected during two hours of busking at the Tesco store on Saturday 18th December, and on Wednesday 22nd December a magnificent total of £1,594 was raised during an all day playing and bag-packing session at Morrisons. The money will be used to help to subsidise a forthcoming…

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FERYO Jazz and Quiz Night

May 26, 2010

The Friends of the East Riding Youth Orchestras (FERYO) held their annual Jazz and Quiz fund-raising night on 2nd May, this time at Cottingham Civic Hall.  The change of venue meant that more people could be accommodated this year, and it also attracted a number of new faces.  It was a magnificent event and a good time was had by all. The East Riding Youth Jazz Orchestra now has some…

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Successful FERYO Fundraising

December 22, 2009

The Friends of the East Riding Youth Orchestras held two very successful fundraising events in Beverley recently.  A total of £278 was collected during a two hour busking session at the Tesco store on Saturday 19th December, when they were also presented with a donation of £250 from Tesco as part of their “Community Champion” scheme. On Monday 21st December they also held an all day playing and bag-packing session…

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