The organist librarian

Picked up Marie at the bus stop on way to church as a little later than usual. We sang Rutter setting and "Fairest Lord Jesus" arranged by Martin How. Molly is doing well and should get first badge on Mothering Sunday. The hymns were "Come let us join" "Thou whose almighty word" "let us with a gladsome mind" and "All creatures of our God and King" as the theme was creation. Practised and then home for soup. To St Edmund's Beckenham for recital at 3. 12 came and nice tea afterwards at No 11. Miriam Power has done well with the fine Wyvern organ. To St John's for evensong with Kit in charge - Gibbons short service and "Lord for thy tender mercy's sake". Antiques roadshow, Lark Rise and watched Songs of Praise from Southwark cathedral. I was on once and Liz a lot! St Edmund’s Beckenham Sunday February 7th 3 pm A musical meditation on the period from Christmas to Candlemas played by John Woodhouse ACertCM FGMS Director...

Hoovered after a lie-in. The snow went by lunchtime as it was sunny. To St Edmund's Beckenham to practise for the recital on Feb 7 (changed from Jan 31). Eventually got the organ key so spent time on registration. The console has been turned round so the organist can be seen. Mostly sounded great - it is a Wyvern. Liz had gone to King's to see Grandma and Dennis went straight there. I picked up Liz and we went to Vespers (very few clergy there -only 2) and Mass with Fr Tim who was unwell. To Louise's and delivered 2 big bags. Ciarán now has a lovely cot and had enjoyed his first swim - sweet little swimsuits! He was smiling. Bruce was there as well so we got a family photo! I slept on way home as Liz drove. Bruce missed his train so came for the night and left early Sunday.

Spoke to Ann. After a damp August this was the sunniest day we had had for some time. To New Addington to see Mr Shannon the optician who has looked after us all for many years. I am to have new glasses costing over £400. I get the eye test free on NHS once every 2 years so no need to claim from the council. Present glasses have lasted since 2000! He was delighted to see the wedding photos. With Liz to Iceland and then to St Edmund's Beckenham to play the brand new Wyvern organ which is splendid and it passed the Howells Saraband for the morning of Easter test with flying colours. Pity there is no 8 foot reed on pedal but 3 manuals and plenty to choose from. Played pieces on "Veni creator" and finished with Suite Gothique of Boellmann. Picnic lunch in garden. Watched HDD from Proms - Boulez conducting Janacek Sinfonietta, Barenboim conducting Brahms 4, interesting programme on bones and muscles (Dr Alice Roberts). To town early to get phone extension checked. Victoria cam...