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Dear Old Fishes

Old Fishes Reunion and Years 7-13 Choir Weekend in London; Friday 28 August – Monday 31 August 2026

We are delighted to offer you the opportunity to be part of an upcoming London Choir Weekend from Friday 28 August to Monday 31 August 2026.  The weekend is open to all Old Fishes, but particularly those who were part of a choir or involved in the Performing Arts Departments whilst at School.  The weekend provides an opportunity to perform alongside current students and members of the Music Department in some of the most prestigious Catholic churches across London, whilst expanding the reach and liturgical presence of New Hall’s thriving choral provision. We will be based at St Mary’s University, Twickenham. Students and staff will be travelling from Beaulieu Park Station at approximately 12.00pm on Friday, aiming to arrive at St Mary’s between 2.30pm and 3.00pm. 

Old Fishes are welcome to join us for all or part of the weekend. See below for various options:

• Free Place – let us know your name, voice part and contact details, and we will look forward to seeing you at the rehearsals and services you are able to attend
• B&B Accommodation – the option of 1, 2 or 3 nights at St Mary’s University, Twickenham, in a Single Room (ensuite) for £74.70 per night.
• Evening Meals – join us for a meal on Friday, Saturday or Sunday evening at a restaurant near to St Mary’s Twickenham - £25.00 per meal.
• Travel – a return ticket from Beaulieu Park Station including day travelcards across the weekend would cost £44.70.

Old Fishes are welcome to make their own arrangements in terms of travel, accommodation and meals. If you wanted to join us for one night and one evening meal, that would cost around £100.00, with the price for the whole weekend including travel, accommodation and evening meals costing between £320.50 and £356.50.

The weekend will include performances St Patrick’s Soho, Notre Dame de France, and The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Farm Street.  In addition to these venues, the Choir will rehearse in St Mary’s University Chapel on Friday from 3.00pm-5.00pm and Saturday morning 10.00am-1.00pm.  There will be time to explore the areas close to each venue whilst enjoying singing and socialising together.

Should you wish to participate in this weekend, please complete the form here.

In the meantime, if you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me (j.turner@newhallschool.co.uk) or Annabel Brown (alumni@newhallschool.co.uk) by email.

Yours sincerely

Mr Jonathan Turner

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC