2007

Saturday, 15 December, 2007
The London Handel Singers & Local Schools

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At this time of year when we remember that there was no room at the inn, there were nearly house full signs at Tilford Parish Church for the afternoon and evening celebrations of the Tilford Bach Society’s Carols by Candlelight.

Each year we look forward in the afternoon to the part played by the pupils from All Saints’ Infants and Waverley Abbey Schools, and we were not disappointed. Fifteen young stars from All Saints’ sang three songs complete with an accompaniment by an orchestra of kazoos and tuned reception desk bells. Definitely a first there! And there was some spectacular arm-waving choreography which impressed the professional choir. The twenty-five children from Waverley Abbey sang two numbers from their Christmas show, and for the finale we were privileged to hear a song composed by one of the pupils which had previously been performed in Guildford Cathedral accompanied by the Guildford Philharmonic Orchestra.

In the evening, the congregational Christmas hymns, and carols sung by the London Handel Singers were interwoven with readings on the theme of Home for Christmas drawn from a diverse range of authors from Richmal Crompton to G.K.Chesterton. A retiring collection realised £600 to be divided between CHASE and Christian Aid.

Pete Wisbey
Posted Friday, 28 December, 2007

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