The organist librarian

Wednesday woke at 6 and got train at 7 to be Acton at 8.10. Took Seán to John Perryn but yet again no music so went to playgroup at Acton parish church and then picked up Liz and Ciarán at school. Played with Ciarán and he sang lots of songs. To Hinsley room for interfaith group and 6 came. Raheed was on great form and it was a lively discussion touching on intergenerational matters in relation to Islam and faiths. I decided not to go to Abrar centre and Liz was babysitting. Watched Pilgrimage - excellent programme on Istanbul and the Holy Land. Thursday set off at 10 a.m. and got to Sevenoaks in good time. Parked miles from the church and Ignace's funeral was at noon. John Rayer spoke. The priest's lugubrious style would drive me mad. The organist played nothing as the coffin came in! I suspect he did not use the pedals at all. It was good the grandchildren did prayers and sang. The worst thing was I watch the sunrise during the censing of the coffin which we could not see. T...

To Pret a manger to meet Steve a Buddhist on his way back form Amaravati to Chichester. He was very helpful and really insightful. Then met Raheed about his post-Woolwich idea for September, To the hall on a blazing hot day and excellent pre-Prom discussion. The performance was FABULOUS but it got very hot - I treated myself to an ice cream! Bryn Terfel, Anya Kampe, Simon O'Neill all outstanding. Brilliant playing from the Dresden Staatskapelle directed by Barenboim. Home just after 11.