The Ivor Novello Appreciation Bureau

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The Ivor Novello Appreciation Bureau is a voluntary organisation that was formed in Quedgeley, Gloucester, to foster interest in and preserve the memory of the Welsh composer and actor Ivor Novello. [1]

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Ivor Day

An annual 'Ivor Day' event is held in the Berkshire village of Littlewick Green in June. [2] [3] A cast of performers gather in St. John's Church to perform recitals of prose and songs.

Other events

A Thanksgiving Service was held on 6 March 2001, in the "Actors' Church," St Paul's, Covent Garden, London to mark the 50th anniversary of the passing of Ivor Novello. This was followed by a concert in the Salon of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane.

A lilac tree was planted in the grounds of St. John's Church, Littlewick Green, on 10 June 2001.

Officials

The Honorary Administrator is Nicholas Gaze who is assisted by Mary Falby and Chris Sansom.

The patrons are the sopranos Marilyn Hill-Smith and Sandra Watkins.

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References

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  2. "Ivor Novello legacy will continue". BBC News. 19 May 2011. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  3. "Ivor Novello - Composers and their Stage Works". www.guidetomusicaltheatre.com. Retrieved 9 June 2020.