On Monday 8th December, St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Maidenhead Lower Junior Choir, had the opportunity to perform at Windsor Castle for all the visitors. The children were supported by Neil Cannon, Portsmouth Diocese’s Choral Director, accompanying the choir on the piano. The choir sang a variety of well-known carols, such as Away in a Manger, Calypso Carol and O Little Town of Bethlehem, their angelic singing drew in quite a crowd of visitors. This is the second year St Mary’s School have entertained visitors to the Castle during Advent and they are grateful to Windsor Castle for providing the with this wonderful opportunity. [Image: Adobe Stock / dbrnjhrj]

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