We woke up at 7:45 and the usual morning routine followed - walk, breakfast, room inspection and bank. We also had our usual practice at St Thomas', which was followed by the daily tradition of a visit to Pickwicks. In the second half of the practice, we were recorded singing for the local radio and several boys were questioned about their time in the Isle of Man. If you want to listen to the interview, you can find it on the Manx Radio website, www.manxradio.com/listen.aspx in their Tuesday's section, Mandate AM ... all will become clear when you visit Manx Radio's website!
Because of the excellent morning practice, we had extended free time. The boys either went to town, the hotel or the beach. For lunch we had mince with potato or a ham, cheese or beef salad.
After lunch, we had the choice of swimming or a walk up South Barrule. The walk was amazing and you could see almost the whole island from the summit. Swimming was also great fun - the boys played on the floats and went down the waterslides.
We then had a practice at St Matthew's Church before returning to the hotel for our tea which was fish or chicken with loads of chips!
The service followed, and during the Magnificat, incense was burned at the altar to make it holy. Ben H sang an excellent solo and Mr Catterall said it was the best service yet.
The service followed, and during the Magnificat, incense was burned at the altar to make it holy. Ben H sang an excellent solo and Mr Catterall said it was the best service yet.
We then chatted in the vestry and had some refreshments before returning to the hotel, having some more refreshments and then going to bed.
Jacob B
Head Chorister
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