The organist librarian

Reading group enjoyed Rose Tremain's Return home but only 4 came. However we had a good discussion and touched on local problems too. Still messaging mobile phone numbers but a slow process! At vespers I had to be cantor at short notice. All went well apart from the intonation of the hymn which was unclear from Edward. At mass Fr Michael is avoiding steps! The choir from Billercay sang well - Bach, Schiavone, Chris Walker and Stainer. I left to get to Islington only to find James O'Donnell's recital is next Saturday - should have checked! Liz picked me up at Norwood Junction. Interesting programme on Montezuma.

I woke late so no swim. I got to Age concern meeting in time and took minutes. Angela mentioned Holocaust day next January commemorating 65th anniversary of Auschwitz being liberated so I mentioned Cirla Lewis. To the park for a nice picnic and enjoying "The way home" by Rose Tremain. Staff meetings went OK . Home to have dinner in the garden and watch the prom - Rite of Spring, Ravel La Valse and fascinating new cello concerto by Unsuk Chin played from memory by Alban Gerhardt. BBC Scottish conducted by Ilan Volkov. Watched Debussy and Takemitsu recordings.