The Yuletide Serenaders finally made it onto the streets of Lichfield, and our efforts were richly rewarded by very kind Christmas shoppers – £115 in notes alone! – which will all go to the Crisis At Christmas fund which helps to bring some hope and succour to the homeless at this time of year.

The donations seemed to drop into the hatbox at a quicker rate when we were not playing – but the band is trying not to take it personally!

Many thanks to Harriet for joining us on vocals and ukulele for a few numbers and to Jill for strong singing.