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Happy Christmas 2024

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May the story of Christmas be a blessing to you all.

Nadolig Llawen – Mele Kalikimaka – Merry Christmas – God Jul – Joyeux Noël – Feliz Navidad – Gezegend Kerstfeest – VESELÉ VÁNOCE – Fröhliche Weihnachten – Prettige Kerstdagen

We want to say a big Thank You to all those who have kept encouraging us with your correspondence, friendship and support throughout the year.

And The Trees Clapped Their Hands

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Whilst walking near a friend Kent’s home in Sweden I was inspired by the natural sounds that surrounded me. It was a beautiful early morning, and the air was very still, except for the tops of one silver birch tree where the leaves were shimmering, dancing, singing in the wind. It was a very light, high-pitched sound – delicate yet very noticeable. It reminded me of a line I had read – and the trees clapped their hands.

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Martin’s musical mystery tour – 8

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Martin’s musical mystery tour – This month we listen to some of the most exciting Balkan brass ensembles. Oh boy do they make me smile when I hear this music! Romanian band, Taraf de Haïdouks decided to mix styles with those of other Balkan countries by inviting Gypsy virtuoso musicians from Macedonia (the Koçani Orkestar brass band), Bulgaria (clarinet player Filip Simeonov) and Turkey (percussionist Tarik Tuysuzoglu).