Singing at Fernhurst Furnace, Sunday 15th September 2019

Have you forgotten those hot sunny days of summer? They are well past now, but we can still remember the brilliant day we had singing on the Sunday at the annual Fernhurst Furnace open weekend, a unique, historical event at the site of the old Tudor iron-works, that once made cannons for King Henry VIII’s navy.

We were over 30 strong, dressed in appropriately rustic gear, and we sang two very enthusiastic sets of songs. Firstly we sang outside the beer tent in the woods, where we were warmly applauded by the queue of folk lining up to buy their lunch at the lamb roast stall. The second set we performed in the main field in the full glare of the afternoon sun, which proved almost too hot for some of the ladies who had to retreat to the shade of the cake stall!

There was ample opportunity for us to peruse the various woodland craft activities, watch the falconry displays and marvel at the re-enactment manoeuvres performed by the members of Sir Marmaduke Rawdon's Regiment of Foote in the main arena.

This was our second year singing at the event and we hope it will not be our last. Thanks to Dave for his announcements, to Alan for conducting us and to everyone who came to sing in the choir.