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After an intro from cavalier attired councillor David Eggleton, the Town Hall doors opened and 60 saxophone playing members of the “Sax Bandits” emerged to take up position in Falaise Square. With conductor Rob Digweed presiding over the performance, the large crowed were treated to performances of festive tracks “Merry Christmas Everyone”, “Santa Tell Me” and “Wonderful Christmas Time”, as well as “All About The Bass” and “Ghostbusters”...

Night 17 of the Living Advent took place at d:two Baptist Church in front of an audience around 75 people. With refreshments provided by the hosts, Mayor Kellie Hinton welcomed the audience before handing over to Sue Prior to talk about the charity supported that night Nomad. Roger Coles of the Church then played compere introducing the night's surprise act, signer Bryn Haworth who performed a number of festive classics...

Day 16 of the Living Advent saw the event staged in Corner 81 for the first time, the pavilion at Henley Hawks Rugby Club. A large audience congregated in aid on Parkinsons UK, with some generous raffle prizes donated.

Richard Rodway introduced the night’s surprise act “Anne & The Doughboys” who performed some festive favourites and contemporary classics...