December 9th 1988 at Kenilworth Road
Welcome to Luton Carol Aid 1989
You are taking part tonight in the largest carol event of its kind in the country. During the evening you will be drawn into a party atmosphere of celebration, fun and laughter. As the evening proceeds we will be singing carols and reminding ourselves of the Christmas story. We will have the chance to give a Christmas present from the people of Luton to those less fortunate than ourselves and a chance to remind ourselves that the best Christmas present of all is Jesus. We take this opportunity to thank Bobby Ball and his Christian and Charity Affairs Manager, Dave Berry of Servants Arts Trust for joining us on this festive occasion. We also thank all our sponsors for their support without which Carol Aid could not take place. We thank you all for coming and supporting us tonight and we wish you a really happy Christmas.
“From the Supporting Churches of Luton”
The Luton and South Bedfordshire Hospice
The purpose of this the project to provide a hospice for the care of terminal cancer patients in Luton and South Bedfordshire has been in existence for a little over two years now. A site has been allocated at Great Bramingham on the north side of Luton and final plans have been submitted to South Bedfordshire Planning Authority for ten bedded unit.
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
Julia Stewart, regional organiser of NSPCC said: ‘We are delighted to have been chosen to benefit from the proceeds of the concert. It is a marvellous idea and the support that we are receiving through the help of churches and families strengthens the links of our work in helping families and children. Particularly as next year will see the opening of the NSPCC Protection Team in Luton.’
PRE-EVENT ENTERTAINMENTS
Salvation Army Band
Ian Henry and Band
Bedford and Kempston Drum and Trumpet Corps Pentagon Singers Denbigh High School Steel Band Mini It’s A Knockout — Inter-School Competition Bobby Ball Glory Echoes
CAROL CONCERT
Welcome
Carol 1 — The First Nowell
Prayer
Reading
Carol 2 — Hark The Herald
Introducing the charities
Choir Presentation — Lord Jesus Christ
The First Christmas
Carol 3 — What Child is This
Interview and Song — Bobby Ball
Carol 4 — In the Bleak Midwinter
Choir Presentation 5 — Arise Shine
Carol 6 — We Three Kings
“Christmas 1989”
Carol 7 — O’ Come All Ye Faithful
Prayer
BOBBY’S MESSAGE
Bobby Ball: “I had never heard of Carol Aid until a few weeks ago, but it seems very exciting. Last year’s event sounds as if it was marvellous, this year should be even better. I’ve really been looking forward to being with you tonight. We will have a few laughs and I can tell you a bit about what Christ means to me. It will be a great night.”