Still back in my comfort zone on Saturday, helping to exchange Lewes Pounds at the Do at All Saints, a festive event organised by TTL, the Lewes Pound CIC, etc. It was a lovely event and very well attended, certainly during the afternoon when there were lots of stalls selling local and eco-friendly festive goodies. I wasn't there for the evening when it became more of an entertainment event as we had tickets to see Alan Bennett's version of The Wind in the Willows at Lewes Little Theatre. This was most enjoyable, lots of great lines and excellent acting for all the main parts - local amateur theatre at its very best.
Sunday, right outside my comfort zone, taking part in the Lewes bit of Sing Hallelujah - a nationwide event for communities to sing the Hallelujah chorus from Handel's Messiah. You didn't be to 'be able to sing' or to read music, so we - over 300 of us us in a very cold Foundry gallery - were led gently through it by conductor John Hancorn and Pippa Danes during an afternoon rehearsal and performance early evening. We also sang Leonard Cohen's song Hallelujah - which I love - and also a slightly jazzy version of Handel, which was definitely the one I found hardest to sing. Roger is a keen amateur singer, but it was an unusual way for me to spend a Sunday. I really enjoyed it. The icing on the cake was to discover that Artemis Arts, who run the Foundry , were planning to give 50% of the profits to Landport Youth Centre - all income desperately needed. I look forward to seeing the cheque!
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