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| Marina, Sue and Tom - a photo finish at the Esk Races Dec 2012 |
Well all I
can say is thank goodness those ancient Mayans who, amongst other things, did a
spot of calendar making somewhere between 250 and 900 AD, weren't entirely correct with their "end
of the world is nigh on 21st December 2012" prophesy. Had they been, it would not only have put a
heck of a dampening on Christmas this year but also the fabulous day we of the ESK COMMUNITY CHOIR and a whole lot of
other people enjoyed the very next day
at the Esk Races!! Doomsday theorists
who had the sun hurtling giant solar eruptions down on us would have been
leaping for joy with the predicted
anticipation of a hot Esk December day, but not even this was enough to deter
the crowds who attended the final Country Race Meeting for the year.
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| Brian Ready for action at the counter. |
While
steaks and sausages rather than chestnuts roasted on the open fire and punters
pondered the Bookies blackboards between races, Yuletide carols were sung by a
small group from the Esk Community Choir adding another layer to the already
festive atmosphere created by the merriment of racegoers as they soaked up the
sunshine and Christmas Spirit.
For so
many, Christmas is still about the
arrival of Jesus. For others it's more
about the arrival of Santa and presents.
For quite a few , Christmas is about gathering those we love around us
and telling them just that. But whatever Christmas is about to each of us,
there is always the presence of singing.
It is this gift Alexis and her Esk Community Choir love to give and have
been giving at any time of the year for
almost 35 years and we would like to take the opportunity to thank, not only
the Esk Jockey Club but all our friends from the Somerset Community and beyond
who have supported us with their presence and kind words throughout 2012. We look forward to celebrating with you all,
our 35th birthday year in 2013.
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| Margaret, Carmel, Carolyn, Marina, Lloyd, Alexis, Tom, Kathie, Sue and Joann . |
by: Sue Walker
Public Relations
Officer
Esk Community Choir
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