Bishop Mark Anderson directing choir in song
Choir singing at Leiecester Town Hall Square fountain.
Choir singing at the Phoenix Square.
Choir singing at the Phoenix Square.
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For most EAGA Choir members cycling
is their way of life and sole source
of transport. EAGA cyclists make
a considerable contribution to preserving
the environment of Leicester and
promoting a healthy way of life.
So it was only fitting that they
were invited to participate in Sky
Ride 2009 and have been invited
again to the 2010 event. The primary
aim of
Sky Ride is to promote cycling
throughout the country.
Sky Ride 2010 began as the EAGA
Choir set off from their home territory
of Saffron Lane, en-route to the
first Sky Ride rendezvous, situated
by the fountains in the grounds
of the town hall in the city centre.
The Choir sang songs such as ‘Oh
happy’ day on their way to the meeting
point, drawing hoots from the horns
of passing vehicles and sporadic
cheers from pedestrians. The weather
was a mixed affair and for a period
just after leaving the town centre
the riders were drenched by a heavy
down pour. However the spirit of
these tenacious EAGA cyclists was
not dampened and this seemed to
inspire the other riders. When they
eventually arrived at the second
meeting point the powerful songs
of the Choir seem to have driven
away the dark clouds as traces of
sunshine began to pierce the sky.
The multitude of riders then headed
towards the final stop at Abbey
Park, where there was a live radio
broadcast on stage with live bands,
various stalls and entertainment.
Abbey Park on this day had been
transformed into a bike city with
a large footfall considering the
unstable weather. However it seems
the Choir had brought the sun with
them and the weather became sunny
and warm.
Some of the children from the EAGA
children’s choir took part in the
radio station’s competition on stage,
and one of the EAGA children was
declared the winner. The choir was
introduced on the stage by the radio
presenter and ministered a few songs
to the delight of the crowd. EAGA
had once again made an impact at
Sky ride 2010.
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Heavenly Chorus at Sky ride
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