Dear Ann, Liz and Clive,

Thank you for a most memorable tour to Orlando, Florida last month!

All the choristers, lay clerks and parents had a brilliant time, and I am sure they will remember the tour for the rest of their lives.

All the arrangements for accommodation, air and coach travel, church venues and recreational activities were superb; absolutely nothing seemed to go wrong! And it was all such good value! Anne was more than "OK"..... she was an absolute star! She was totally unflappable and good humoured throughout the tour.

Trips to the Kennedy Space Centre, Universal Studios, Disneyland, and Seaworld were thoroughly enjoyable; restaurants were well-chosen and varied - Bubba Gump was much enjoyed; church venues were ideal, and we were really impressed with the warmth of welcome at St Luke's Cathedral and Vero Beach.

The musical highlight for me was singing Mass at the R.C. Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe. It seemed such a sacred, spiritual place, and the acoustic was very flattering.

Thank you, one and all, for helping us to arrange such a memorable and enjoyable tour to the USA; we could not have done it without the help of Richardson & Gray! I would like to thamk Liz, in particular, for being so patient with me in gathering all the information, and gently reminding me to respond to her email messages! It was fun working with her.

We would, of course, be very happy to recommend you to any other Cathedral Choir which might be interested in travelling with your company.

David

David Poulter,
Organist & Director of Music,
Chester Cathedral