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Kneeling where prayer has been valid

Posted on May 17, 2019 by lesleyjonesberry

On Good Friday we went to St Paul’s Cathedral for Matins.  It’s a formal choral service, dominated by sung psalms, anthems and responses,  creating a context for the congregation to dwell in the music, the mood, the building.  For me, … Continue reading →

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The final voyage

Posted on March 12, 2017 by lesleyjonesberry

In November 2010, we went to hear Stornoway at Southampton Students’ Union.  Our then-teenage son had sparked my interest in contemporary music after a gap of many years.  He introduced me to live gigs and this was our first “family” … Continue reading →

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And finally, on backing vocals…

Posted on April 30, 2013 by lesleyjonesberry

In 2012 my new year’s resolutions included going to more live performance.  Not simply theatre:  it’s probably obvious that my addiction to live theatre is chronic and acute, thank God.  I made an effort to go to music events, of … Continue reading →

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Luckier than I ever intended to be

Posted on April 14, 2012 by lesleyjonesberry

At Wembley Arena last night, the incomparable Billy Bragg and the frankly thrilling Frank Turner performed to a packed and ecstatic crowd.  Yes, reader, I was there.   Being female, and at least twice the average age, put me definitely in … Continue reading →

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