Back again in our spiritual home, and singing just outside
of where we normally rehearse, we were again pleased to take part in this yearly
event. Though we now sing in a variety of places and our members come from all
over Greater Manchester and even beyond, we are the Ordsall A Cappella singers,
and we owe Ordsall.
There was a magical atmosphere again as people gathered with
their beautifully fashioned lanterns ready for the parade up to Ordsall Hall.
This year Lighting the
Legend kickstarted a week of events celebrating Salford TUC’s 150 year
anniversary.
Yes, our songs reflected that sentiment exactly:
“Until nations cease to be,
Unison in harmony.”
And “Drops of water turn the mill, singly none”. Definitely
trade union spirit in those words.
Outdoor events and Greater Manchester are always bit of a
risk; it poured. But we were well equipped with umbrellas and hats and it would
take more than a few drops of rain to daunt Ordsall spirit. We tried to defy
the weather by also including a rendition of newly learnt Here Comes the Sun. You know what? The rain did stop for a very brief period
after that.
Something else is very clear too: Ordsall rocks.
Great fun for the choir again. And thank you for the
sandwiches, Ordsall.
