James and JHL have both posted on the story of a shopping centre that has decided not to allow Brownies and Guides to sing in the centre due to health and safety reasons, ending a tradition of 20 years. Several reasons were offered as an explanation, but they sound a bit like excuses to me.
This brought back memories of Christmas time when I was at school. I sang in the choir and played clarinet in the orchestra. The Christmas season was always very busy. Besides the end of term concert there was always at least one other concert. We always spent at least two evenings singing carols in the local hospitals and old peoples homes.
I don't know whose idea it was, but one year after the hospital visits, just for fun we went on to sing carols in one of the local pubs. Quite unexpectedly the landlord passed an empty beer glass round and collected money from his customers, which we passed on to charity. The following year we went singing round a few of the local pubs, something that went on to be an annual tradition.
But the occasion I loved the most was Christmas Eve, singing carols by the Ironbridge. Over the years more and more local people turned up and joined in. This particular event was led by a very special man who always made sure he reminded everyone of the true meaning of Christmas. The singing only lasted for 30 minutes, but by the end of it you knew it really was Christmas.
This brought back memories of Christmas time when I was at school. I sang in the choir and played clarinet in the orchestra. The Christmas season was always very busy. Besides the end of term concert there was always at least one other concert. We always spent at least two evenings singing carols in the local hospitals and old peoples homes.
I don't know whose idea it was, but one year after the hospital visits, just for fun we went on to sing carols in one of the local pubs. Quite unexpectedly the landlord passed an empty beer glass round and collected money from his customers, which we passed on to charity. The following year we went singing round a few of the local pubs, something that went on to be an annual tradition.
But the occasion I loved the most was Christmas Eve, singing carols by the Ironbridge. Over the years more and more local people turned up and joined in. This particular event was led by a very special man who always made sure he reminded everyone of the true meaning of Christmas. The singing only lasted for 30 minutes, but by the end of it you knew it really was Christmas.
Some photos of a very metal Ironbridge:
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18 comments:
What wonderful seasonal memories!
There's something about carol singing in a crowd.
Great shots of one of Britain's iconic structures. and carol singing too? Excellent!
I never did get to see this most significant of relics. Yet I recognise it instantly.
great photos! makes me wish i would be able to take photos of that bridge someday:)
that looks like an old bridge.
Ahhhhhh, what a great old bridge! Very nice!
Beautiful! That's certainly a lot of metal for today!
I love arching bridges. Nice shots.
Excellent photos!
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I particularly like the photo of the bridge's frame. Great composition!
so wonderful memories, my Friend !!!
and you played clarinet too ??? great ;-))))))))))))))
magiccccccccccccc weekend !!!
lots of love and kissessssssssssss
Too many skills for me, I'm afraid.:-)
the bridge photo are simply beautiful!
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I love that first bridge with the archway on the side. Very cool in black and white.
When I think back to childhood and all of the traditions that existed, I am reminded how lucky I was to have been a child back then.
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I missed this one due to flu but I had loads to share...never mind! Real shame about the carols eh? Political correctness gonr mad.
Yes, if only that carol singing et al could continue and authorities return to some form of sanity. Love the pics, by the way.
Lovely memories. There is no carolling tradition here, sadly.
~A very special man indeed.
Liz - There is isn't there? It makes me feel all warm inside.
Jams - Yes carol singing, I love it :-)
Aileni - I am sure you would find it very interesting if you got the chance.
Cating, Emzkie, Meli, Dragonstar, Audrey, Mrs Mecomber and June - Thank You :-)
Luisa - They are magic memories :-) and yes I did play the clarinet. Wishing you lots of love and kisses too xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
Calum - I am sure you have lots of skills too!
Fickleminded - Thank You.
JyLnC - I agree I don't think I would like to be a youngster these days!
D - I hope you are feeling much better soon xx
James - Long may the carol singing continue and thanks :-)
Welschcakes - He was a very special man, I still miss him.
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