Arkie's Toasts reunited at Charlwood

Subject: Arkie's Toasts reunited at Charlwood
From: Will Fly
Date: 10 Jul 12 - 04:49 AM

For those in the South-East of the UK who remember the three singing policemen known as Arkie's Toasts - led by Colin Gates - at the Charlwood singaround many years ago, I just thought I'd mention they were reunited last night for one get-together in the monthly singarouns at the Rising Sun. Colin was presiding as usual and the trio gave us some great songs, wonderful moments of comedy and fantastic, powerful singing.

And the highlight of the evening was undoubtedly Trevor playing the spoons on Mary's bum...

Subject: RE: Arkie's Toasts reunited at Charlwood
From: doc.tom
Date: 10 Jul 12 - 05:05 AM

Ah! Blessed memories. From the old Half Moon to the Rising Sun.

Subject: RE: Arkie's Toasts reunited at Charlwood
From: Leraud
Date: 10 Jul 12 - 07:04 AM

PLEASE let us know when the next reuinion is. I want to be there!

Subject: RE: Arkie's Toasts reunited at Charlwood
From: Will Fly
Date: 10 Jul 12 - 02:21 PM

I had no idea the reunion was on - I just turned up as usual and we were told the trio were in for the evening!

And - yes - we finished up the evening with a roaring, harmonised, roof-raising chorus of "From The Old Half Moon To The Rising Sun".

Subject: RE: Arkie's Toasts reunited at Charlwood
From: Alan Day
Date: 11 Jul 12 - 03:57 AM

Sorry I could not attend this one.As an original member of the Charlwood Sessions at the Rising Sun I too have lots of memories of this group who are great fun to be with.
Al