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Michael Grave @michael_grave

Organist & Choirmaster, Retired Chart'd Chemical & Nuclear Engineer, STEM Ambassador, Birds (RSPB & Nat Hist Soc Northumbria), Singer-Ryton Choral Soc.

Joined January 2012
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How many requests do you get @Trustpilot from those wanting a score for service? It's funny I never seem to get them from incompetent, useless, unprofessional organisations, especially those I am obliged to deal with.
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Next Saturday #Poulenc #Fauré #Boulenger 23 May 19:30 St Andrew's Church #Corbridge NE45 5AA
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10% increase in bus speed would lead to 147million extra journeys @LizTwistMP . What would happen if bus journey times were reduced by 30% by taking shorter routes? Eg. Consett to Newcastle in 40 minutes.
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Due to my imminent retirement vacancy for Director of Music Whickham St Mary the Virgin, Gateshead. #RSCM Affiliated. 3 P 26 stop Vincent Pipe Organ & Choir. share.google/uM0PYeOOr5q1uWq…
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I have been experiencing much better timekeeping in recent months, from Consett around 9am.
Go North East
@gonortheast
Jan 27
Replying to @michael_grave
Hi Michael, we do aim to run a reliable service however unfortunately there can be occasions our services will suffer with issues or delays. I'll certainly pass your feedback on in relation to this, and do apologise for any inconvneinece caused.
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As an ex Cathedral singer, having taken a choir to sing in 3, & listened to many on my travels or on Radio3: my life has been enriched more by this spiritual art form than any other. It is an outstanding UK cultural opportunity and priceless musical education for children.
RSCM Centre@RSCMCentre
Apr 5
English choirs seek UNESCO recognition for evensong, a musical tradition | AP News apnews.com/article/england-c…
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Ryton Choral Society next concert. #Poulenc #Faure #Boulenger See flyer attached.
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Job lot #Meccano parts from set 6 and 6a about late 1950s plus clockwork motor. Red, Green parts, nuts, bolts, axes, wheels gears. handles, etc. instruction manual. Location Newcastle Durham. Msg @michael_grave
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Trying to balance use of #X ethically. I find blocking those who don't helps focus on useful info. One charity I follow has ceased posting to protect its stakeholders. Has #X itself supressed free speech?
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Negotiating with a Bully. Remember Newton's 3 Laws. 1. Ignore: they head off somewhere else. 2. Nudge: to change course. 3. Fully react against; to minimise progress. Scientists/Engineers will get this!!
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Ryton Choral Society rytonchoralsociety.org.uk requires an accompanist for top Tyneside (mainly classical) Choir. Excellent piano/accompaniment skills required. See link rytonchoralsociety.org.uk/ac… for details.
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Tomorrow afternoon. Choir and Orchstra in Corbridge. Puccini, RV Williams, Faure
Michael Grave@michael_grave
25 Nov 2025
#Puccini Messa di Gloria #RVW Mystical Songs #Faure 30 November 25 3pm #Corbridge Middle School NE45 5HXRyton Choral Society rytonchoralsociety.org.uk
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#Puccini Messa di Gloria #RVW Mystical Songs #Faure 30 November 25 3pm #Corbridge Middle School NE45 5HXRyton Choral Society rytonchoralsociety.org.uk
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#Conservatives need to split in two, North & South. #Labour should stop being a stuck gramaphone record blaming everyone else. #LibDem?? #media should focus on real news. If politicians/reporters supported us ALL & our needs/concerns, perhaps they'd recoverrespect.
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RSCM Centre@RSCMCentre
10 Oct 2025
📣Calling ALL Organists!🎶 Get 'Hands on with Handel' Hugh Morris RSCM Director invites organists around the 🌎 to join a massed play-along of the Largo from Xerxes @ 14:00 on St Cecilia's Day (22 Nov) #handsonwithhandel #playtheorgan #playtheorganyear rscm.org.uk/whats-on/directo…
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I didn't believe Merlin yesterday: Grey Wagtail in Iveston Lane. Today one on my garage roof. 1st in garden in 21 years recording here! So I need to look out for the Goldcrest also heard.
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Isn't it interesting that no residents in the disputed lands between #Russia and #Ukraine seem to be involved in Presidents Trump and Putin's deliberation. One wonders if their right to be destroyed trumps (no pun intended) their right to prosper and live fulfilling lives.
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I now run a check for suspected high-profile #fake #news. 1. Check #BBC or other reputable news to see if mentioned. 2. Beware if #Sponsored 3. Ask Google or AI (beware energy impact) to confirm.
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Having a #singing break during the summer? In September be healthy, enjoyable rewarding, join/return to a #choir. #Tyneside #Tynedale try Ryton Choral Society, rehearse Tue #Crawcrook . All about us rytonchoralsociety.org.uk Sacred/secular classical music. Much innovative music.
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