The organist librarian

To Moss Bros to hire green tie for Saturday's wedding to match Liz's outfit! 11 a.m. Interfaith group 15 came Andrew Cameron from the Met Police Faith and belief division proved to be an amusing and interesting speaker - I had met him before. Hai Dang invited us to the Chinese New Year lunch on Feb 10th. Trains were affected by fire at Battersea Park. To Coulsdon to choose hymns for Feb and March - Vickie had forgotten our meeting but all was well. Back on train to Royal Academy for the superb Van Gogh exhibition based on his letters. Some wonderful drawings and paintings. Tea and a mozarella baguette in the Friends room. To chorus for alto and tenor practice of the MacMillan with Nic Chalmers. I told him of the connection with Daniel Beach. I did the February music list. All this travelling gave me a chance to read The Tablet!

I had my usual swim (it was quite slippery in our road but later rain cleared the snow) and met Chris D on the bus from Clapham Junction so that was good. The interview was 1 and a quarter hours and went really well. There were 2 other candidates. Back to the library and then to York library for community workers meeting. Back to BTP for start of the reminiscence group - 9 came and they loved chatting - it was hard to get them to stop! Julian rang with the news and I was so chuffed! This means a higher salary and a better pension. A lot more work but I can cope. Working until 8 twice a week and 9.30 to 6 on alternate Saturdays so will not be able to serve alternate weeks which is a shame. I will also have to go in occasionally on Sundays to meet staff. It is nearer home and an exciting challenge. I started there as a humble music librarian 35 years ago! Spoke to MR and MJ. To chorus and Nic Chalmers was excellent. Stephan Bevier was also there!