Sorry that I have not updated the weblog for a bit, but have been really busy with SoP and then recovering from a very busy weekend.
On Saturday 3rd May, the airwaves around Fuengirola Castle were filled with the voices of over 1500 people singing popular hymns & worship songs at the recording of the popular BBC Songs of Praise programme.
After months of planning, the sun shone down on the many people – old & young, who had gathered from churches and congregations all along the Costa del Sol, and who, led by worship leader and well known hymn-writer Graham Kendrick & his band, followed patiently the instructions of the Conductor, Programme Producer and cameramen, to record two programmes which are to be shown later this year in June & October.
Also at the recording were Aled Jones & former premiership footballer Gavin Peacock, who will each be introducing the programmes when they are broadcast.
The hymns & songs were a mixture of traditional & modern, ranging from Blessed Assurance & the Old Rugged Cross, to Shine Jesus Shine & Heaven is in my Heart, but all were met with approval and hearty voices throughout the three hour recording.
The recording was also attended by the British Ambassador – Denise Holt & her husband and by the British Consul in Malaga – Bruce McIntyre & his wife, as well as by guests from the Ayntamiento in Fuengirola.
At the end of the recording, everyone was invited to enjoy refreshment of paella & sangria, before settling back into their seats for a concert given by Graham Kendrick & Band. As the sun went down over the castle, the floodlights came on and torches lit the walls of the castle, creating an atmosphere that remained with everyone as they made their way home.
On Saturday 3rd May, the airwaves around Fuengirola Castle were filled with the voices of over 1500 people singing popular hymns & worship songs at the recording of the popular BBC Songs of Praise programme.
After months of planning, the sun shone down on the many people – old & young, who had gathered from churches and congregations all along the Costa del Sol, and who, led by worship leader and well known hymn-writer Graham Kendrick & his band, followed patiently the instructions of the Conductor, Programme Producer and cameramen, to record two programmes which are to be shown later this year in June & October.
Also at the recording were Aled Jones & former premiership footballer Gavin Peacock, who will each be introducing the programmes when they are broadcast.
The hymns & songs were a mixture of traditional & modern, ranging from Blessed Assurance & the Old Rugged Cross, to Shine Jesus Shine & Heaven is in my Heart, but all were met with approval and hearty voices throughout the three hour recording.
The recording was also attended by the British Ambassador – Denise Holt & her husband and by the British Consul in Malaga – Bruce McIntyre & his wife, as well as by guests from the Ayntamiento in Fuengirola.
At the end of the recording, everyone was invited to enjoy refreshment of paella & sangria, before settling back into their seats for a concert given by Graham Kendrick & Band. As the sun went down over the castle, the floodlights came on and torches lit the walls of the castle, creating an atmosphere that remained with everyone as they made their way home.
I have put a couple of pictures at the top to give you a flavour of the event
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