John Cox read a poem. |
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Steve James & Louis Parperis singing the classic Simon & Garfunkel "Hello Derek my old friend" |
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CLICK PHOTOS FOR ENLARGEMENT We got Rosa Weekes to sing a song, and we also got her |
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Iain Dixon played the Bagpipes. (magnificently!) |
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I sang: "Your Song ...." which is what I sang at a house concert about 30 years ago. |
In conversations there was also mention of the "School Rugby Choir" - we all remember the singing in assembly, which we did with great gusto.
I wanted the big finish to be us all singing "Cwm Rhonda" ("Guide me Oh they Great Redeemer") ... Derek knew nothing of this, and to see him rise and start to conduct everyone was a very special moment. In fact, seeing him there at the special part of the day made it all worthwhile.
I wanted the big finish to be us all singing "Cwm Rhonda" ("Guide me Oh they Great Redeemer") ... Derek knew nothing of this, and to see him rise and start to conduct everyone was a very special moment. In fact, seeing him there at the special part of the day made it all worthwhile.