There was a real buzz at the Victoria Baths where we were invited to sing on Sunday at their Winter Festival.
And what a festival it was. There were over fifty stalls selling all sorts of wonderful handmade crafts. The tea room was open and doing a roaring trade. Footfall was heavy: lots of people coming to buy for Christmas and to listen to the various choirs performing that day.
We go there early and took a very circuitous route form Bury. We managed to dodge most of the football traffic: Manchester United was playing Everton at home, whilst City fans traipsed off to Liverpool. A lot of coming and going on the motorways and public transport then. That certainly has an effect on traffic in the Salford area.
But once you got to the baths it was clear that there are many people somewhat less interested in football.
This gave us the opportunity to listen to a variety of other choirs. The Bath certainly contributes to a great sound.
It was our turn to sing at 2.00 p.m. We mixed some of out normal repertoire with our Christmas titles. It was all Christmassy enough for us to don the purple Santa hats, tinsel and fairy lights.
“It’s so obvious you really enjoy what you’re doing,” said one observer.
Well, yes we do. Especially in this place where the sound works so well.
Many of us enjoyed a meal together afterwards.
It’s the beginning of a busy season. We have a few more events planned. Watch our Facebook page for details.
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