The organist librarian

Good progress on mosaic. David Pipe played well at Southwark cathedral. Buxtehude and Mendelssohn. Not so keen on Bonaventure, Huw Morgan and Landemann. The latter was spoilt by an older man leaving a case next to me and wandering off. I pointed out to him on his return that this was hardly sensible and it might have contained a bomb. He retorted that my bag was on the seat beside me to which I replied I can move it but the whole point is that you are not with your bag. To St Chad's hall to see plans for Norwood Junction and East Croydon improvements - 4 years wait.Signposts took place this evening at the Polish church South Norwood. It was a great opportunity to find out about the Society of St Joseph and the 4 Catenians present spoke about the association to the Polish men. One has indicated he would come to a meeting but not just yet. The coffee and homemade cakes were delicious!

To St Michael's West Croydon for a rare visit to the organ recital by Michael Bonaventure. He did play Bach and Widor but predictably modern stuff by Huw Morgan (who was present), David Bedford and himself. Got the new printer connected to my laptop and scanned photos for Peter and Joanne in Canada from old album. Served at diocesan Mass for Pope Francis - I was mitre and crozier! Then to Silence in the City talk by Metropolitan Kallistos Ware on word and silence - very good and he led meditation using the Jesus prayer. Home to watch tributes in Parliament to Mrs Thatcher, University challenge and Question of sport.

At practice last night delighted that Vickie joined the sopranos. We rehearsed "Rejoice in the Lord alway" and worked on diction in the carols. Louise came to stay overnight to borrow the car to go to Basingstoke for Rufus's birthday party - she had her work do and looked very glam. Ciarán did not like her silver shoes! To St Laurence Catford and arrived early. Michael Bonaventure played Games by Paul Patterson (enormous score) and a piece called The Swim which did nothing for me and Toccata by David Bedford who died this year. Coffee afterwards and interesting chat to choir member on art. To Heythrop for end of term party of Liz's course. Jon Dal Din came and good chat to Fr Dominic Robinson. Friendly bunch and loads to eat and drink. Did some more reading and Liz came home with tummy trouble from milk last night. I served at Mass and Fr Gerard sang beautifully (in pink). Nick was there and spoke to Eugene and I spoke to his Mum. To Turnham Green and taxi to Acton to...