Oakham Town Carol Concert
Just over 100 adults attended Oakham Town Councils Carol Concert along with the Children of Oakham Church of England Primary School.
A few local dignitaries attended, I spotted Mrs Clifton from the Conservative Association looking smart in her bright pink jacket, I always joke with her, she should really stick to blue. If she did it might make her look cold and I prefer the warm smiling Mrs Clifton.
Inspector J Monks in smart uniform spoke twice and wished me a Happy Christmas.
Mr Begy Leader of Rutland County Council was present and one of my ward Councillors Mr Plews.
It was good to see former Mayor Jan Fillingham well enough to attend and warmly greeted with a big kiss by the Town Clerk Richard White.
We were all welcomed by the Town Mayor Cllr Sharon Spencer.
The public sang Ding Dong Merrily on High, The first reading was read by Cllr Alf Dewis Questions on Christmas Eve by Wes Magee (could not hear)
Then the public sung In The Bleak Midwinter.
This was followed by a reading from Cllr Joyce Lucas read well and entitled Winters Day by Gareth Owen. (pleased she moved the microphone so we could hear)
On completion Cllr Lucas asked us to raise the roof of the Church and sing Good King Wenceslas.
This was followed by a short play read by Cllr Sharon Spencer and her young son.
Th e Children of Oakham Church of England School assembled to sing proud parents stretched to wave to their little ones.
They sung Calypso Carol.
This was followed by a short play, Jesus' Christmas party by Nicholas Allan this included four Carols sung by the public.
The final reading was a cheerful reading, read by the ever cheerful Cllr Lorna Grey, how does she keep smiling so much? Christmas Thank You's by Mick Gower.
The last carol sung was Once in Royal David's City.
The Mayor said Thank you and asked the children to sing her favourite carol again, Away in a Manger.
Closing Prayers and Blessing by Rev Lee...
After the carol concert Councillor Joyce Lucas invites Councillor Roger Begy for tea and a mince pie.
Councillor Maureen Dodds rushes past to help serve the tea and mince pies.
An enjoyable evening and a nice cup of Tea and Two! mince pies for my dinner.
I also met new Councillor Mr Lowe seemed nice.
