Rock the Lobster

3 weeks ago

Text excerpt from local parish newsletter..

During Covid 19 it has been very difficult to find places where musicians can practice and enjoy music together is small groups. As the weather became unsettled and autumn approached, playing in fields and gardens became less attractive and unworkable. They were delighted when Lance Sharpus-Jones arranged for permission for them to come to St Andrews Thursford to practice and play, providing them with a large and airy safe space. In small groups of no more than 6, they spread out across the church connected electronically to keep at a safe distance. Teresa, Ervin and their musical friends have enjoyed many a happy Saturday afternoon there.

With another lockdown looming Teresa realised that her normal music events leading Christmas carols and songs were off the agenda, not just for her but for parishioners too. And so, just before lockdown, she came up with the idea of creating a personalised carol sing-along for parishioners of Thursford. She felt this would also be a nice way of showing appreciation for the use of the church.

Unlike other broadcast carol concerts this was to be performed, filmed and recorded in Thursford Church. So with only Wednesday afternoon free before lockdown, Teresa and Ervin performed as much material as they could, and created a video entitled "Carols at Thursford Church Christmas 2020".

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