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Well, we've now had the resumption of Masses at St. Bart's, albeit on a limited basis, but there's no sign of us being able to sing again. I think we're going to have to be very patient (which doesn't come easily to me some might say!!!). Choir officially finished for the summer on Tuesday 14 July! No music checking, and (far worse!) no party!! The parish seems to be just about dealing with the re-opening of the church for Mass with the social distancing and hygiene guidelines in place and the limited numbers able and/or willing to attend. Such social distancing will be very difficult in the gallery, particularly around the cupboards with all the music in, let alone the benches. |
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The gallery is currently closed. I'm hoping to get in this month and exercise the organ..... Whilst I (as we all must) hope for a return and sing on 15 September, reality may well yet prove somewhat different. We can only wait and see how things turn out. Before we do return, I fully expect to be asked to set out how we will meet any 'guidance' that is in place at the time. Covid-19, Health and Safety, Archdiocese etc., etc. With 'patient' (Grrrrr) love to you all, Tony x PS: Farewell to Father Tomasz, who leaves us for Bromley on 31 August. PPS: Huge thanks to those of you have been in touch recently (even Eddie!). PPPS: Whenever we start we'll party (somehow, somewhere!!) ! |
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The August Jigsaw - 48 pieces - this bridge has, sadly, been closed for over a year following its collapse - the jigsaw image has been taken from a delightful (though I say it myself!) River Wandle-orientated on-line Exhibition HERE. |
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Latest Forthcoming Dates List The latest Dates List (revised and dated 23 June) may be found HERE. Forthcoming Polyphony Choir Music Future music to be advised when prudent to do so Cantors practices Will be updated when prudent to do so Forthcoming Plainchant Choir Music Future music to be advised when prudent to do so Forthcoming Hymn Choir Music Future music to be advised when prudent to do so St. Bart's Memories No. 38 No. 38 will appear in the September 2020 edition. |
Prayers, please Please say a prayer for Rosemary, who has had the misfortune to break her ankle (which must be incredibly frustrating just as lockdown is eased a little). I won't recount the circumstances here.... Otherwise, I'm aware that the list below has changed little. Please do let me know if any one should be (happily) removed or (more sadly) added. Suzanne's Mum remains unwell in a nursing home in Ireland. We continue to pray for Maria's recovery, Veronica's husband Graham and sister Monica, Ken's niece Beth, Mary & Frank Elliott and my Mum & Dad, Sheila and David. With visiting the sick and needy being so difficult at the moment, perhaps an extra prayer or two continues to be warranted. |
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For your coffee breaks 'Parish at the service of evangelisation' Vatican News In case you missed it: Beethoveniana - seven minutes from the first night of the proms BBC IPlayer The London Parks map - covers the whole of London and a bit Gopark London Carshalton 1 - Queen Mary's Railway YouTube Carshalton 2 - Rob Castles on Carshalton's Pubs Pete Pete Podcast Guinea Pigs - "Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's grass" Here When Londoners would rent pineapples instead of eating them IanVisits The 7 noisiest moments in classical music Classic FM Benedict XVI praises "glorious music" of Bach Angelus Three fascinating pages chronicling the history of Gatwick Airport British Caledonian Tribute Most of us will remember Nationwide, perhaps with affection YouTube The Makers of British Music (hover over each face for the name to appear below the pic) National Portrait Gallery UK Address Oddities! The Unusually Named Blog Voices of the Air - the story of the BBC Singers BBC Sounds Three rooms of mushrooms reopens at Somerset House IanVisits Are these things older than sliced bread Quiz BBC Bitesize And finally, for those of you planning your first jaunt into space.... BBC News |
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