Rock Tour 2 - Worthing

The following morning we met together back at All Saints in Crowborough, and had a lovely morning meeting. Just outside the side chapel where we met there was a grand piano, and Devon led us all in a sing song together before we moved on to Worthing. It's moments like that that make tour incredibly special.

We travelled down to Worthing, parked, and hurried down to the sea front. It was a bit of a cold day, but that would not stop all of the midlanders in the team from getting a glimpse of the ocean. Fish and chips on the pier were the order of the day, although some of the team were sidetracked by other eating establishments that offered seating inside out of the wind... After lunch came the traditional stone throwing into the sea, or even some paddling, in the case of Richard and Brenda, and then a wander back through the town to the Assembly Rooms. We have performed at the Assembly rooms for the last few musicals, and it was great to see all our friends - Jane and George Hicks, Steve Brown and John Barnes.

After the team meeting we gave the understudies a rest and had a bit of spare time, and then had dinner - during which Sally had been plotting. When the rehearsal began, instead of track 1 of Rock, track 1 of Jail Break began - Where the Spirit of the Lord is. The choir had been primed, and they all knew the words. Sally had taught the dancers the dance, and good fun was had by all - except perhaps Roger and Alan, who were not amused...

The Assembly Rooms is a great place to perform. There is a large stage with two levels to work on - which the dancers enjoyed, and choir tiering too. We had a good performance again - that has been one of the features of the tour with very consistant performances and everyone trying their hardest

There was a lot of chatter and conversations afterwards, with many friends to be met and spoken to. Anna, one of the dancers, seems to have family all over the country. This time it was her grandmother, who had travelled across from Bognor Regis, a town regularly visited by CMM for music weeks and musicals in a day.

Thanks so much to all those who organised the Rock performance at the Assembly Rooms. It's strange to think that we won't be visiting there again.