The organist librarian

Liz took me to Bromley South - £7.55 for a return to West Malling and Gerrard met me off the train with the 2 banners for Paul Sleightholme. Rehearsed and used keyboard. Christine led the Erith choir well and well went well - the Haas setting is good. The sermon for the kids was good and there was a song for them at the end. Saw Fr Peter Soper beforehand. Got the train back with time to spare and got my usual seat thanks to Ann. Saw Matt again. Steward told people to turn off apple computer and queried my torch but I stood firm - point it towards myself! I do that anyway! The performance was excellent especially the Covent Garden chorus of men. So the great work is done - what a journey! 

To Pret a manger to meet Steve a Buddhist on his way back form Amaravati to Chichester. He was very helpful and really insightful. Then met Raheed about his post-Woolwich idea for September, To the hall on a blazing hot day and excellent pre-Prom discussion. The performance was FABULOUS but it got very hot - I treated myself to an ice cream! Bryn Terfel, Anya Kampe, Simon O'Neill all outstanding. Brilliant playing from the Dresden Staatskapelle directed by Barenboim. Home just after 11.

Sunday took Bruce to the station with his boxed up screen and clothes. It was good to see him. We went to the Prom and the pre-Prom talk with composer Sean Shepherd and a discussion on the Jewish influences on Shostakovich. Excellent playing from the National Youtb Orchestra of the United States of America who have been in Russia. Gergiev conducted Tchaikovsky violin concerto with Joshua Bell and a lovely Brahms encore and Shostakovich 10. Monday to mosaic and started on the St John's badge pair and tai chi. To dentist for a checkup and clean and straight to the hall. Excellent pre-Prom talk and Rheingold superby conducted by Barenboim. We had raffle tickets in the queue! Got my usual seat and the lady next to me had a weekly season for the prom costing £42. Trains delayed so came via Norwood Junction and bus. Rain!!!