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At Coulsdon admitted Sean to the choir and Ellie got her light blue ribbon. Barry's introit went really well and we sang "Jesus Christ the apple tree". Played Bach Fantasia in C minor. More cards! Straight to West Norwood to park and 68 bus to Briitsh museum. Community preview of Grayson Perry's Tomb of the craftsman - very intriguing with lots of themes - brilliant ceramics and tapestries. Cross dressing, pilgrimage, magic, religion, maps. Had an expensive coffee and to curator's introductory talk. Interesting that pilgrim shells only appear in the final piece. To Zizzi Central St Giles for calzone on special offer. Nearly left bag behind and got train to West Norwood so Liz could sing at St John's evensong. I went to Virgo Fidelis for mass for deceased Catenians - only 4 of us there!

Friday straight from work to meet Liz at Clapham Junction to get the train to Windsor. Bought a senior railcard for £20 so return fare only £5. Checked in at new Travelodge next to Central station and had pizza in the room while watching again "Meet the Fokkers" with hilarious performances from Dustin Hoffmann and Barbara Streisand. Saturday Bruce joined us and we spent the day rehearsing with the Bridgeman Singers in Vicars Hall. Noble in B minor and a beautiful "Sure in this shining night" by Morten Lauridsen - very touching piece. To Zizzis for an excellent Italian meal. Sunday we arrived in good time for the 9.30 a.m. start. The superb George Malcolm Missa in praesepio as heard at the cathedral at Midnight Mass - what a joy to sing! At Mattins Howells Coll Reg Te Deum. To the pub for half of Old peculiar and at Arthur's excellent vegetarian lunch we enjoyed Kosovan beer! Evensong Parry 2nd service in D and Bob Chilcott's 7/9 version of the Sussex Carol. ...