On the 9th January 2005, I began with Gabriel's oboe (Morricone), then played Candle in the wind (Elton John). During the offering, you heard Colours of day, and God's gonna set this world on fire. The outgoing voluntary was Handel's Fireworks Music. Those who were there will realise that the "fire" theme linked in with Alan's children's address.

Today, 16th January, you heard Mozart's Gloria from the 12th Mass, and a Festival prelude on "Old 113th" (Gilbert M. Martin). During the offering, I played Purcell's Rondeau and Air. The outgoing voluntary was Hymn to joy (Beethoven).

Next week, 23rd January, my colleague Hilary will be deputising whilst I enjoy a weekend visiting my Polish penfriend near Warsaw.