Buile Hill Park
has a certain drama but it and looks inviting even on a gloomy, slightly moist
and misty Sunday afternoon in December. Mature
trees frame the sweeping lawns and older houses with windows ablaze look on from
the street.
The Pavilion is
now even more comfortable and cosy that it was a year ago. Some beautifully
crafted hand-made table decorations help to define a very Christmassy atmosphere.
We are again made welcome
with delicious biscuits, mince pies and warm drinks.
Christmas jumpers,
fairy lights and warm clothing are de rigour.
At 2 .00 p.m. exactly
we venture out and sing a collection of traditional carols and other songs we
have learnt. The promised rain arrives but it is quite gentle. The Friends of
Buile Hill Park gather round and we also welcome families and dog-walkers.
As the rain gets a
little harsher audience and choir alike make their way back into the Pavilion where
there are more refreshments and songs. We mingle with our audience and encourage
everyone to join in. There are sheets with the words available. However, you just
cannot do the actions to The Twelve Days
of Christmas with a song sheet in your hand. Just watch that soprano over
there. She’s got it!
There is wonderful
rich bass voice behind me. Someone is clearly enjoying the songs. He knows them very well indeed, even though
he’s not a choir member. Alas, I can’t quite see who it is.
This is a delightful
occasion as it was last year. We hope we’ll be invited again.
Next up: Christmas
markets at 5.30 p.m. today.
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