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Concert in the park
FAMILIES tucked into picnics, wine and champagne for a concert of popular classics with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Priory Park, Southend.
The 4,000-strong crowd were treated to a sports themed programme including the Chariots of Fire theme, We are the Champions and Winner Takes it all.
Soprano Jane Harrington also took to the stage before the evening ended in a bang with a spectacular firework display.
Carl Watson, of Rayleigh Mill Rotary Club, which oprganised the evening, said: "We had absolutely superb weather, which helped create a lovely atmosphere. The fireworks blew people away.Some people were saying they had never seen anything like it."
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3:48pm Sunday 29th June 2008
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CommentPosted by: Liz Large, Hockley on 12:17pm Mon 30 Jun 08
Had a bad start in that Hockley Taxis let us down yet again in failing to pick us up as their minibus had broken down and we had to make our way there (all 8 of us) by our own vehicles right at the last minute !!! Anyway, we had a fantastic time with the weather being so beautiful was a bonus. Was prepared for rain though, as had a great time last year too sitting there in the rain - it didn't dampen our spirits!
Had a bad start in that Hockley Taxis let us down yet again in failing to pick us up as their minibus had broken down and we had to make our way there (all 8 of us) by our own vehicles right at the last minute !!! Anyway, we had a fantastic time with the weather being so beautiful was a bonus. Was prepared for rain though, as had a great time last year too sitting there in the rain - it didn't dampen our spirits!
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