In 2020, Songs4U were supposed to be performing at Ruddington's VE celebration weekend, however, due to the COVID-19 lock down the weekend's events were all cancelled.
As the day drew near, and the talk was of front garden picnics and celebrations, we realised that we could probably perform a mini concert for our neighbours from our front garden since we all live in a small crescent. It would mean much improvisation since there had to be just the two of us (because of the social isolation).
So we hastily put together an impromptu programme. Many of the songs we had no music for and so had to busk the accompaniments - people would think that Les Dawson was playing the keyboard. And we worked the flute into one of the songs.
We borrowed a marquee (in case of rain); one of our neighbours gave us a CD of 40's music; and finally we pushed a note through everyone's letter box so they would know what we were planning.
The day arrived. We had a 100% turnout. The concert went well and we met (at a distance) with all of our lovely neighbours.
Angela made red, white and blue paper flowers for everyone to wear. Katherine brought out some cakes. And the sun blazed down and blessed the event.
Some donations were received and we matched them and donated them to the Royal British Legion.