Dear Reader Today was the Big Event of tour. St Paul’s Cathedral, London. If you are observant, you will notice my absence from the photo above, along with several of my colleagues. Sadly, this happened. After nearly four years and six vaccinations I finally succumbed to the dreaded Covid. At the worst possible time. My multiple vax status has meant I only feel a bit rotten, like a cold, but I do feel sad to have missed the day. And to miss Windsor tomorrow. I was grateful for the considered medical advice provided by Dr Ritesh, father of one of the trebles, who also updated my supply of paracetamol and ibuprofen. So I am relying on others for the report about this special day. The good bits started with four of the young Lay Clerks heading to St Paul’s for singing lessons with my friend Patrick Craig, who is an Alto Lay Vicar at St Paul. In have yet to hear from Nicholas, Marco, Charlie or James, but Patrick was very complimentary about their singing. This is what he said: Such a
One month until normal services resume at St. Peter's Cathedral. Jacqui
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to all the choir and all their accompanying adults and the attached tourists from the Cathedral. We're looking forward to a year when the quality and traditions of the choir are continued, when the Training Choir takes its place alongside the choristers, and when the friendships enjoyed by all the choir members continue t be significant. Many thanks to the families of the choir members for all their driving, waiting, encouraging and coping. 2020 is here. (Stuart L)
ReplyDeleteExactly! But we still have to wait until next month...oh it's two months until Ash Wednesday!
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