Hailsham Pavillion is a magnificent looking building from the outside and from the inside is a beautifully decorated cosy little venue, its only downfall being the lack of a bar.

We were entertained for the first half hour by the West Sussex singers, dressed in their 1700c garb, singing traditional Christmas songs, then the stage was quickly changed and the Albion Christmas Band were on.

They gave a fantastic performance with the usual mix of festive anecdotes, songs, tunes and dances. During the very long interval we were treated to wine, beer or soft drinks and plenty of nibbles which made up for the lack of bar facilities The CD tables were well stocked and I was very pleased to come away with an old Albion Christmas Album from 1999 and the new hot of the press 'Vintage Albion Band' CD.

The highlight of the evening for Dennis...during the last song Ashley threw Dennis the tambourine to play! So now Dennis can say that he's played with the Albion Band. As Simon said afterwards, another box he can tick

It was a fabulous nights entertainment, which really gets you into the Christmas spirit. Very well worth the long journey there and back.

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