The magnificent Jacobean Banqueting House at Knebworth House was the setting in 2010 for a concert performed by Connaught Opera for residents from Quantum Care Homes. The Knebworth Education and Preservation Trust and the Lytton Cobbold family were pleased to once again offer their elegant home, free of charge, to the older community in Hertfordshire. A lively and interested audience joined Maria, Glenn and Nick in their favourite songs, singing with gusto.
Maria and Glenn, accompanied by Nick at the piano.
Debbie Gilard, Marketing Manager, from Quantum Care who sponsored this event, thanked the troupe for their performance:
“On September 2, we were delighted to attend a fantastic performance by Connaught Opera at Knebworth House. Everybody really enjoyed the concert and it brought back wonderful memories for our residents. The venue made the event even more special, and we are extremely grateful to the Knebworth Education and Preservation Trust and the Lytton Cobbold family for inviting us to be guests in their house. Our special thanks go to Maria, Glenn and Nicholas for a truly wonderful afternoon.”
Quantum Care provide a range of services to over 3,000 older people. They have 28 purpose-built homes across Hertfordshire, Essex and Bedfordshire and have one key objective - to help older people to maintain independence and live life to the full.
A happy and memorable event at Knebworth - the performers wave goodbye.
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ABOVE: Nick, Maria and Glenn are photographed in the vaulted Gallery.
The romantic Gothic Castle, Strawberry Hill House in Twickenham, built by Horace Walpole in the 18th Century, and recently refurbished to magnificent splendour, was the setting for a concert, hosted by Claire Leighton and the Trustees, and funded by Richmond Council. This is the second year of funding by LB Richmond to enable Connaught Opera to provide concerts in the borough for older people. The concert was attended by older people from The Avenue Club, Kew and Dalemead residential home in Twickenham.
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