Beaumanor Hall, Woodhouse, 11 July 2009

[Libby]

Hmm, now what could be better than a photo? A video, perhaps! Please tell me it was "Jerusalem"! Sophie sang it nicely, but I'd certainly love to hear Hayley's rendition, too!

[Martin]

Hi All
Thank you for the reports and first photos. Pity about the summer rain which I experienced myself a couple of years ago at Woburn but like yourselves it didn't spoil the events.

Some great shots, Grant.

Martin

[Mark]

Hi everyone

Thanks to Martin and to Grant for your reports. What a shame about the rain but as I would expect, it takes alot to 'dampen' the spirits of the HWI crowd !! so it didnt really make any difference to the enjoyment of Hayley's performance by the sound of it.

It was a shame also that you didnt get to say 'hello' after the show but after all, it is very rare that this is not possible and as you say Grant, plenty of other times to come!

Best wishes
Mark

[martindn]

Hi All,

I did get up evenetually. Still Hayleywowed from last night though! Fabulous, despite the rain. Yes, we got wet, but didn't care! A Hayley concert, ANY Hayley concert, is something you never forget!

And a correction to my report, it was actually Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance No 1 (AKA Land of Hope and Glory) where Sue gave Hayley the flag to wave. How do I know?

Well, Libby you are right, I do have some videos. And yes, one is Jerusalem. I haven't got round to playing them myself properly yet, let alone cutting them down for Photobucket, but a quick look on the camera screen looks good. And I have Sue's dash through the rain on video too!

The bad news is you may have to wait until I get back from holiday before I can post them, since I probably won't have internet access for the next week.

Meanwhile, I'm sure that various people have photos that you can enjoy. I look forward to seeing them too!

Oh, and another correction, yes, she did sing Danny Boy, thanks for reminding me Grant, how could I forget, it was fabulous. And I'm sure she held that final not for longer than ever! That's on video too!

I'm cruel aren't I, making you wait

Martin

[Jono]

Jul 12, 2009 10:29:17 GMT martindn said:

I'm cruel aren't I, making you wait

Martin

Yes....I can't think of a better way to describe you!

Just kidding, enjoy the holiday!

Jono

Cant wait to see the videos!!

[grant]

Hello everyone

Here's a few pre-concert candids to keep you going while Steve sorts himself out

My parties 'pudding' lovingly created by Elizabeth



Site photographer Steve in 'off-duty' mode



"First Bite"
This one was captured by my Goddaughter Kate

Best wishes
Grant

[pjrcorreia]

Hi all,

Thank you very much Martin and Grant, for the great reports and photos so far!

It's so wonderful to hear that you managed to get some videos Martin, we are all looking forward to see them, when you have the time! We can wait, enjoy your holiday!

Best wishes,
Paulo Correia

[Steve H]

Jul 12, 2009 10:59:14 GMT grant said:

Hello everyone

Here's a few pre-concert candids to keep you going while Steve sorts himself out

Best wishes
Grant

Thanks Grant, I am starting to sort things out now, I did not get back to Suffolk until 2:00AM, I should be posting soon!

Steve.

[Steve H]

Now that I have a few hours kip, it's time to start posting some photo's taken during Hayley's arrival via the red carpet escorted by the 'Royal British Legion Leicestershire and Rutland Pipe Band' but first a couple taken during our picnic in the park.

Paddy resting his eyes



Graham propping up the 'Poppy'



Royal British Legion Leicestershire and Rutland Pipers

Steve H [/size]

[Steve H]

But first the fly past by the Spitfire and Hurricane, unfortunately the blue sky we arrived with at 4:00PM had been replaced with threatening grey skies!

Hayley is there somewhere?



Here's a clue!

Steve H [/size]

[I-H-F]

Thanks to everyone for the great reviews and photographs.

It felt like I was there myself! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

Despite the weather, it seems like it was a great evening.

[BenCMitchell]

I agree with Irish-Hayley-Fan

Brilliant photographs everyone!

I hope to see Hayley in concert at some point - either in Cornwall or Birmingham - does anyone know if she will??

Thanks again for all the pictures - Hayley is the sun to the grey clouds!

Ben

[Steve H]

It's been so difficult to choose which photographs to post from the first half of the show, but the waiting is over, here is Hayley in her red dress.

Steve H

[Joe]

Wow...such wonderful photos! Thanks Martin, Steve and Grant for sharing them!


Joe

[julie]

The concert was a wonderful surprise birthday present for me, I really enjoyed it apart from the weather. But even the rain couldn't spoil it. Thanks for uploading the photos.

Julie.