There’s something rather special about this park, particularly on a December afternoon when the sun is already quite low and the sky is mottled grey, white and pink with the hint that the sun is shining somewhere.
It’s not particularly cold but it’s not that warm either: cosy hats, Christmas jumpers, and knitted scarves are all justified. The hot tea and mince pies are very welcome.
We have a good audience: the Friends and their friends, some of our friends, and passers-by in the park.
“It wouldn’t be Christmas if we didn’t sing a few carols for you,” I say to one of the organisers. “We love coming here.” We do. Well, we have had this event on our books for most of the year but as soon as it was announced a good portion of the choir signed up for it, even though this can be a busy weekend for everyone, the one just before Christmas.
We sing some of our favourites: Coventry Carol, Carol of the Bells, Going to Bethlehem, White Christmas, Hail Smiling Morn alongside such traditional carols as Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Away in a Manger Silent Night and .Oh Little Town of Bethlehem It is good to see people joining in the those carols and another of our favourites A Holly Jolly Christmas.
Now then, if you’re one of those people who joined in …. Are you busy on Tuesday evenings? If not, why not come and join us. See details here.
We’re persuaded to do an encore and we’re surprised to present another old favourite but this time not a Christmas one…. . Everything I do ….
Just a note, though, here and excuse the pun. I’m talking about favourites but if I’m truthful I don’t really have them; once I know a song and feel comfortable with it, I love it. I suspect it’s true for most of us.
From where we stand to sing we can see the contours of the
park. After all, it is Buile Hill Park.
That and
some well-established trees and shrubs make it very picturesque indeed.
Just behind us are some pretty terraced houses. It is getting darker but isn’t quite
time to draw the curtains yet. Lights shine on to the street.
We’ve had a lovely time. Thank you for having us again.
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