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The audience who assembled in Trinity Hall were treated to a special night for night #11. Another new venue to the event, the hall was beautifully lit to create a very special atmosphere. The audience were also treated to warm mulled cider and gingerbread men and cake courtesy of the night’s partners Experience Henley.

At 6:15 p.m. Ava Reineke (daughter of Henley Music School &ndsah; surprise performer for the evening and the cause being supported on the night), treated the audience to a beautiful solo performance before Richard Rodway then welcomed everyone and introduced / gave the floor to Laura Reineke (conductor of proceedings, and indeed joining in on violin for some of the performances). A range of performances followed from members of the School and the Youthful Orchestra, including “Silent Night”, “Jingle Bells” and Coldplay’s “Viva la Vida” The grand finale was a performance “O Come All Ye Faithful” with the audience invited to join in having been given song sheets.