Sing For Water.

I was up early enough (6.00) to catch the blue skies and the ribbon of mist above the Dyfi. Most of the day has been cloudy, cool one minute and hot the next. But no rain to spoil our day of singing at the Sing For Water event in Aberystwyth organised by Susie our choir leader.

Peter dropped me off at the bandstand at 9.30 in time for registration and a rehearsal of the four songs we would all be singing. That was followed by the morning concert, four songs sung by everyone then each choir sang another two or three songs with one last song sung by everyone. After the two hour long concert we had a break for an hour and then repeated the whole thing in the afternoon.

Photo taken after the first concert. We had been asked to wear a mid-blue plain top and dark trousers for a more cohesive look. Last year there were 100 of us singing and this year 150 which sounded even better. It also looks as if the money collected for Wateraid has increased as well. Last year we raised over £2,000 and so far this year over £3,000 has been raised. Susie is hoping that with the street collection we might hit her goal of £5,000. That should pay for a lot of toilets and fresh water for communities that need them.

Looking along the promenade towards the rather tired pier with its amusements, bar and fish and chips.

During the lunch break I walked back through town to the small craft and food market by the old market hall.

I bought myself a chocolate brownie from this lady. It was okay but nothing special, such a shame Pwdin closed down, but it's good to support local businesses.

Looking back along the promenade with the bandstand in the middle of the arc. Peter came to listen to the afternoon concert, or at least most of it before driving me home.