The organist librarian

Liz went to confirmation class and I went over to Beckenham for the Catenian meeting. Eddie became President yet again. It was announced that Barry Mellish expects to be ordained deacon on June 8th and this is also the date for Fr Jack Madden's golden jubilee. Alas I am already booked for the Westminster interfaith peace walk in Hertfordshire so will miss it. I had hoped to play the organ for it. Mike Cox asked me for someone to play at Bromley on May 5th so I sent him some names. I realised I had forgotten to cancel the hearing aid appointment at St George's. Swam 22 and saw my Malaysian friend - he has been over there for a month. We now have a good number of servers for the conference Mass.

Liz to Glyn Close as heating being redone by British Gas. To tai chi - only Chris and myself came so did some exercises for bad back. To Bromley Catenians and long chat to Barry.

Byrd's "Senex puerum" went really well at Coulsdon and the Gibbons Nunc Dimittis as well. I played Andrew Moore's "Light of the nations" and the Bach prelude for the day. Dennis strapped up my right ankle which I think I must have knocked. I rested while he and Liz went to visit Grandma. To evensong at St John's where we sang Wood Coll Reg and Hail gladdening light. The organ was much too loud again especially in "Fairest Lord Jesus" - does Kit look at the words? Antiques roadshow, Lark Rise and slept peacefully through David Dimbleby on treasures of Britain. Monday lift to station and hobbled along. My last tai chi session which is sad and I will try and get a DVD. Tony is an excellent teacher. To Catenians - tram not running and replaced by bus which dropped me off one stop too early so a walk to the club. Long chat to Barry about diaconate. Eric gave me a lift home. Computer running slow this morning and ankle sore.

Thursday to Berlioz rehearsal. At the weekend it was announced that Edward Caswell is to be our new chorusmaster with Madeleine Lovell as associate. So Mark Griffiths, Aidan Oliver and Stefan Bevier are passed over. It remains to be seen how this will work out. Edward is always on about voce inarlare or something similar! Madeleine is a bit school marmish for my taste but an excellent musician. Friday to choir practice. Molly and Ella's attention span rather short but we did do some good work for Harvest. Only 4 there but John was back after his dental work. I did the November music list and wrote an article about St John's visit on Sunday afternoon. Ryan did not turn up on Saturday (again!) but Gillian was there and Francis and Urbain have made a good start. To Vespers and Mass - Fr Michael's first. Paul Clubb accompanied us to Pizza Hut for a special half price offer - enormous pizzas and unlimited soft drinks! Sunday we sang Howells My eyes for beauty pine" at Couls...