Christmas carol concert spreads holiday cheer

This year's Christmas carol concert featured a few surprise guests--a choir of our Area Managers, who had secretly been practicing their singing under the guidance of Head of Volunteers and National Networks, Philip Rosser. Their performance went over well, as did the singing of the Tabard Singers, who might have been more professionally polished, but they could not have beat the Area Managers' enthusiasm.

The evening raised over £400 for Independent Age, which will help many older people to have a nicer Christmas this year. Thanks to all of you who came, and to all of our other supporters.

Carols for Christmas

The Annual Carol Concert, which took place December 10th, was a great success. Beneficiaries, staff and friends of Independent Age gathered at St. Michael's Church in Chester Square, London, for an evening of Carol singing and readings of the Christmas story, followed by mince pies and wine. Seasonal flowers were provided by the London and Overseas branch of the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies (NAFAS), which added to the festive mood.

This year's choral accompaniment was provided by the Tabard Singers, a group who formed at St. Andrews University in the 1970s. They have made two records and appeared on Radio 4 and BBC Local Radio, and performed in venues as diverse as the Purcell Room and the top of

Glastonbury Tor.