Country Life launched us for another evening of meeting, greeting and song. Polishing of songs ready for the Firle event followed, with Hares on the Mountain, The Bee Boys Song, The Magpie and The Song of the Sussex Downsman chosen for extra attention. After a break for refreshment refills and more chat we continued with The Brave Ploughboy and the West Sussex Drinking Song (with the additional verses written for us separately by SDFS members Alan and Adrian). Jolly Good Song was also given a polish – with the change to giving the old beggar a drink again recommended for public use! Emily queried our opinions on a few other songs, some of which we have not often used at our Worthing sessions. With time short we selected Searching For Lambs to sing this evening and agreed to revisit others at future sessions. Last but not least Pleasant and Delightful was requested to close our singing before clearing glasses and heading home.
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