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December 9th 1988 at Kenilworth Road<\/p>\n
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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.<\/p>\n
The Luton and South Bedfordshire Hospice<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Julia Stewart, regional organiser of NSPCC said: \u2018We 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.’<\/p>\n
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Salvation Army Band
Ian Henry and Band
Bedford and Kempston Drum and Trumpet Corps Pentagon Singers Denbigh High School Steel Band Mini It\u2019s A Knockout \u2014 Inter-School Competition Bobby Ball Glory Echoes<\/p>\n
Welcome
Carol 1 \u2014 The First Nowell
Prayer
Reading
Carol 2 \u2014 Hark The Herald
Introducing the charities
Choir Presentation \u2014 Lord Jesus Christ
The First Christmas
Carol 3 \u2014 What Child is This
Interview and Song \u2014 Bobby Ball
Carol 4 \u2014 In the Bleak Midwinter
Choir Presentation 5 \u2014 Arise Shine
Carol 6 \u2014 We Three Kings
\u201cChristmas 1989\u201d
Carol 7 \u2014 O\u2019 Come All Ye Faithful
Prayer<\/p>\n
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Bobby Ball: \u201cI had never heard of Carol Aid until a few weeks ago, but it seems very exciting. Last year\u2019s event sounds as if it was marvellous, this year should be even better. I\u2019ve 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
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