This event followed immediately after the annual Parish Council’s Christmas carols outside The Wheatsheaf. We were delighted to welcome many new faces to the event, as well as our regular attendees.
The bell-ringers began ringing at 7.30; during this time people were able to avail themselves of tea/coffee and mince pies. The choir, who are based in Winchombe, began singing at 8 pm. They performed a selection of traditional Cotswold Carols and Wassails, with a short commentary on each piece about its origin and history. The songs were mainly traditional local songs sung in 4-part harmony to keep Gloucestershire music in people's memories, but there were also some more modern pieces.
In lieu of a fee, the choir asked for donations for Ukraine.
