The organist librarian

Swam. Mass. Finalised Old Johannian dinner choices. To St Lawrence Jewry for excellent recital by Andrzej Malitowski Bach and Parry. John East, Michael O'Leary,Peter Wright, Michael Butterfield  and Paddy Russill.Very fine exhibition outside Guildhall about 14-18 War. Meditation at St John's accompanied by ladies choir Blossom Street singers Preparing for CD of women composers including Roxanna Panufnik and Judith Bingham. Sounded great but not silence.Enjoyed Secret life of 5 year olds and history of British Airways which is sadly not what it was and we prefer Emirates or Singapore airlines. Lou and Tom went to pub and Sean woke me around 9.45! A lot done in the library. I found I could add simple stock and listen to BBCIplayer at the same time. To Dulwich meeting and we heard Raleigh ICS in Niicaragua and Tanzania.Programme on Palmyra.

Swam 20. To Addiscombe for the funeral which I was dreading but in fact it was a fitting tribute. It did seem a bit odd that the organ was unused beforehand (recordings) and for some of the items e.g. Ann singing the psalm and Sanctus. Nice to see old friends from Catenians and the choir. Kit Bradley's daughters were there Hilary has retired from directing the Woodford Green choir after 25 years! Mary Endacott is in a nursing home. Jo and Paul said nothing but everyone else very friendly esp Fr Dennis. Evensong from St Albans and Come dine with me. Spoke to Sonia about the roof at the front and we will go halves on getting it done. Seems her builder has gone leaving a mess and a disaster! 4 replies so far to the Alleygate idea -  we need all 30 to agree! To the cathedral for Daniel Cook's recital - he plays really well, Willan, Elgar, Bossi and Holler. Not a very large audiece. Had a long chat to Reuben Thomas, Ben Bloor and the guys from Harrisons and Michael O'Leary.

Swam 22 - woman in yellow cap insisted on going fast in our lane when she could have gone in fast lane! Some people! To Heythrop to see Michael Barnes and discussed essays and dissertation which is now Meister Eckhart and Buddhists: what appeals to Buddhists? Think I can cope with that. Chatted about opera and Giulini. Had a delightful lunch with Michael Redman - always an interesting chat. Worked in library on Eckhart reviews. No. 9 bus on a lovely sunny afternoon to Somerset House - a good exhibition on Becoming Picasso 1901 at the Courtauld and then a fine photography exhibition in the East Wing. Some amazing photos. To SS Anselm and Caecilia in Kingsway for Mass celebrated by the Archbishop for Michael O'Leary 50 years as server and diocesan award and 50 years of Guild at the church. Ian Coleman directed Mozart Spatzenmesse and Palestrina. Not sure his unaccompanied psalm setting worked for the congregation! Home to watch programme on Turner.