The organist librarian

Played Bach final chorus of St Matthew passion. Unfortunately the Palm Sunday service was very long. The psalm went well. I don't think we needed such a long sermon or the odd comments about beehives! I missed the Clock House train so bus to Crystal Palace and walk to station carrying the placard and got to Canary Wharf around 1.30. I reckon just missed Louise. Liz had seen her at Rotherhithe and Tom saw her at Mudchute. Bruce Dennis and I didn't see her at all. We went to the post race party for Tommys at Grace bar, Great Windmill Street so that was good. Liz went to Acton. I watched Antiques roadshow, Lent diaries and architectural brutalism.

The day began with a St George's Day broadcast from Windsor with lots of fine music by Sir William Harris. At Coulsdon we sang Darke in E and Ley's "Lo round the throne" which is an excellent anthem very well-crafted. Janice Cockcroft suggested going to Oaks Park on the way to Banstead for my picnic and I sat in the sun enjoying the blossom and flowers. Lovely wisteria and jasmine! The St George's Day parade went well and I played Jerusalem, land of hope and glory and Donald Cashmore's Processional march. On return home Martin from Woodside bereavement service came and we had a good chat about how busy I am and how I need to find a balance and enough rest and quality time with Liz! I spoke to Liz and Dennis on Skype and watched Diane Abbott learning to play the piano on TV. Also highlights of the London Marathon but could not spot Richard Nesbitt! He will be tired tonight - I have sponsored him!