Faced with another lockdown we decided to broadcast a series of carols and readings during the week before Christmas in place of our usual concert.

These were recorded in advance at the Beacon Hall in Painswick with the choir suitably distanced and all wearing masks – quite a challenge!

We also broadcast a performance of The Gloucestershire Wassail on 9th January as the traditional Stroud Wassail was also cancelled.

What a year!

You can listen to O Little Town of Bethlehem and the Gloucestershire Wassail below each followed by a seasonal reading. The other five recordings can be found on our Facebook page.

• Gloucestershire Wassail and Thank You
• O Little Town and Christmas in wartime