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Played Couperin Benedictus and Dubois Grand Choeur. We sang Thee we adore. A good sermon from Jerry Garton you can read it on the website. It was on welcome. He does not like The Apprentice it makes me laugh! The 181 party at St John Upper Norwood was a great success - the Bold Balladiers were great and Terry took the photos. Evensong was a delight and everybody enjoyed it so much. Walmisley in D minor, Rachmaninov Bogoroditse, Ireland Greater love, Angels voices, Nun Danket Karg-Elert and Father hear the prayer which he had at out wedding. Fr John gave an amusing address. What a happy day! Great to have all the family together and so many friends from the different parts of our lives - Catenians, interfaith, Gallery Prommers, art, church. Richard Peregrine who started school with me in Joburg aged 6 and of course Michael Goldthorpe who came out to South Africa when I was 15. Lots of cards and contributions for CAFOD and Musicians fund - thank you all! The cake Alena made for the party was delicious and beautifully decorated. The grandsons behaved very well!

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