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Getting Real

 So now it is getting real. We leave in 18 days.

Between now and then we have five more rehearsals, a mini-tour to Victor Harbour to sing Lessons and Carols, two more Sundays and three Christmas services.  And I am still working.  

Here is our itinerary for those playing along at home, or any family and friends who may be able to catch up with us.

Worcester Cathedral

Friday 29 December 

5:30pm, Choral Evensong

Hereford Cathedral

Saturday 30 December 

5:30pm Evensong

Gloucester Cathedral

Sunday 31 December 

10:15 Choral Eucharist

3:00pm Lay Clerk Evensong

Salisbury Cathedral

Monday 1 January 

5:30pm Evensong

Tuesday 2 January 

5:30 Evensong

Wednesday 3 January 

5:30pm Evensong

Thursday 4 January

5:30 Lay Clerk Evensong

York Minster

Saturday 6 January

5:30 Eucharist

Sunday 7 January

10:00am Matins

11:00am Eucharist

6:00pm Evensong

St Paul's Cathedral, London

Tuesday 9 January 

5:00pm Evensong

St George's Chapel, Windsor

Wednesday 10 January 

5:15pm Evensong

New College Chapel, Oxford

Saturday 13 January 

5:45pm Evensong


And here is a photo of one of the faces I will be leaving behind. I don't think he knows about it yet. Dear Yamba.


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