Good evening all. I was sent this info and thought it may interest some of you on here. I have copied and pasted it below. Feel free to pass it onto anyone you think may be interested. Love Clare Hi All If anyone out there would like to join in a carol service at Christmas, but is unable to attend in person, for one reason or another, the following information may interest you. Christmas carol services to be relayed into people's homes Older people all over the country who are unable to attend church because of illness or disability are being given the chance to participate in the joy and celebration of a Christmas carol concert without having to leave their homes. The telephone charity Community Network is planning to relay two Christmas carol concerts directly into people's homes via the telephone. The charity will use the latest digital telephone conferencing technology to link up older people so they can enjoy one or both of the carol concerts as they take place. BT is funding the project, so there is no charge to those taking part. The carol concerts are taking place at two London churches on the following dates: 7th December, St. Peter's Church, Eaton Square 20th December, St. Martin's in the Fields, Trafalgar Square Before the concerts Community Network will send a programme to all those taking part allowing them to follow the service as if they were actually there. Each member of the telephone congregation is then phoned just prior to the service and linked up to the church. Furthermore, unlike radio or television broadcasts, the minister taking the service refers directly to those listening on the telephone, reinforcing the feeling they are part of the congregation. "The singing of carols is an important part of the Christmas celebrations for many older people, as it has been throughout their lives," said Pat Fitzsimon, Chief Executive of Community Network. "No longer being able to attend a Christmas carol service can cause them great sadness. Since Community Network held its first telephone carol concert over ten years ago we have seen the audience grow and received many letters and calls from people who have thoroughly enjoyed taking part." Anyone, anywhere in the UK, who wants to take part FREE of charge should phone 0845 619 9992. Community Network will take your details and contact you this Christmas. http://www.community-network.org/ www.community-network.org