As I have said many times before, I like York very much. I live far enough not to get stuck in its busy traffic and tourist invasions, but also near enough to be able to enjoy strolling through its ancient and beautiful streets and “gates” when I feel like it. And every single time I walk pass the York Minster I never fail from feeling overwhelmed by its majesty and beauty, even after 14 years!
So it was with great joy and pride that I entered the Minster yesterday for my daughter’s choir concert in the Minster. My daughter’s school choir was one of the only three schools in York invited by the “home” choir of the Minster School to perform Christmas Carols with them.
It was a beautiful concert and the kids, although nervous and a bit embarrassed, performed so well! My Vicky had been nervous since the weekend and she kept on rehearsing the songs all the time. By yesterday the whole family knew all the carols by heart!!!
I felt a very proud mum. These are the little joys of being a parent that compensate for tantrums, worries and lots and lots of sleepless nights.
I felt a very proud mum. These are the little joys of being a parent that compensate for tantrums, worries and lots and lots of sleepless nights.
Here is my "baby" girl after the concert. Tired but happy!
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I can feel your pride. Any child taking part in a Carol concert is special but York Minister is such an amazing place. I have been there several times and walked several times around the City walls and been up and down the Shambles. My father was raised and went to school in York.
It must have been wonderful to hear them sing in such a wonderful place.
Awwwwwwwwwww how wonderful! That must have brought tears to your eyes I bet! I love children singing at Christmas it warms my heart. That must have felt so lovely in that beautiful place! How I would love to visit it! Laine xxx
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How wonderful - I love York Minster. I bet that was a fantastic and unforgettable experience for Vicky (and for you!).
Thank you so much for your lovely comments on my blog (I haven't forgotten about the award by the way, I'm still thinking about who to give it to!). I really hope you like Glasgow when you come here (and that you manage to get some good weather!).
What a beautiful place! Wow. I'm so glad your daughter's concert went so well!
Awww, that must have been so wonderful! Your pride is very well-deserved. And congratulations to your daughter for 'surviving' the performance! :)
What an amazing day for you all, and your daughter must have been bursting with excitement, well done to her,.
Take care
Yasmin
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Hi Antonella,
It must have been lovely to watch your daughter at York Minster. My Kerry used to sing in the Berkshire Youth Choir and we only got as far as a parish church for their concerts. I`ve never visited the Minster but I`ve been told how beautiful and imposing it is. :o)
Love Sandra xxxx
Congrats to her. Beautiful pics. I know you were beaming.
Take care, Chrissie
Ooooh! I would be sooooo pride to have my daughter singing in a big choir and into a beautiful cathedral!
Wow, that's amazing! Congrats to your daughter.
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