Advent

 Wachet auf Bach and Walther Anthem Veiled in darkness Rudolph Advent (Prelude) Martin How. Bruce came and we went to lunch at SJ. Beautiful Advent service at St John the Evangelist, Upper Norwood. We sang O radiant dawn and Michael Fleming’s Kindle a flame. We sang at the first performance - it’s a lovely piece. Dennis Ann Marie and Henry came down so Henry could light the first candle on the Advent wreath. Wolf Hall was terrific. Johannes out of Strictly.

Monday woke at 9.30 - yesterday was tiring. Chat to Ann. She sent piano playing by Owen at concert. He has taken to the trumpet. Swim and aerobics. We went to Beckenham to buy a new Bosch dishwashe and it will come on Thursday. Homebase is closing down so got a 5 foot Christmas tree for the front garden as the original one has rusted badly. It's really old! Sent Christmas letter again with photos by email. Daniel and Malcolm - it was too large. Only connect, Mastermind, University challenge, Masterchef.

Tuesday woke late again. Swim. Nice chat at quiet time and I read Merton on Advent. Interesting zoom on ethical banking. Bruce back. Put photos in golden wedding book. Sue Perkins in Romania.

Wednesday woke late again. Cancelled swim. Took lots of stuff to the tip. Zoom with Nottingham folk. Came out of Sion centre zoom - talking too fast again. Excellent NJPN CAFOD zoom about the Jubilee. Terrific turnout.

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