RINGING OUT FOR CHRISTMAS 2016
The period before Christmas is always a busy one
for bell ringers. We had seven engagements in three weeks. For care homes in
Astbury, Mobberley and Winsford we restricted the repertoire to carols for 12
bells (six ringers). This was appreciated by the residents since they were able
to recognise what we were playing and to sing. This is always perceived with
mixed feelings: do we keep going at our
pace or do we accelerate / decelerate to keep in line with the audience?
Tatton Park
9th and 16th December 2016
We were invited to take part again this year for Tatton Park's Christmas opening which celebrated the centenary of Roald Dahl. We took full teams there twice. Lighting is always a problem there, but we coped. People drift through so there was a quite variable atmosphere.We played three sessions of 45 minutes each through both days and the programme included carols as well as other music.
Little Moreton Hall
10th December 2016However, at Little Moreton Hall we again used six ringers due to lack of space, but had an enthusiastic audience. Whether this was influenced by their being able to sit with a roaring fire behind them while we had to play vigorously to keep warm .......!
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Willowmere Extra Care Home
19th December 2016
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Our final performance was at Willowmere, where we contributed to the annual carol service along with Middlewich Festival Choir. . Here we had warm, comfortable, familiar surroundings, a full team and a fitting end to our exertions. Followed of course by copious refreshments.
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