HYMNATHON
Page creator: Richard Morse
Event: Hymnathon
Event Date: 23rd Jun 2007
Team Members: Richard Morse
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HYMNATHON COMPLETED!

 At 4.55 pm on Friday 22 June, I sat down at the organ of St Stephen’s Sparsholt to play the first verse of the first hymn in “Hymns Old and New”.

26¾ hours later, about sixty of us gathered for an emotional rendition of “I vow to my country” and then the 571st and final hymn in the book – very appropriately this was “You shall go out with joy”.

I would like to thank everyone who supported this event, including all those who gave up their precious time to come and sing, particularly those who came from a distance and also those who were there through long hours offering singing support and good cheer.  Thanks to all those who have donated so generously – the result speaks for itself - and also to all those who helped so kindly with the publicity.  I must thank my family and particularly my wife Chrissie, who has been a constant source of loving support, as well as helping with the publicity.  Finally there are many others, too numerous to name, who have made a contribution of one kind or another to this great event.  You know who you are - thank you!

For the record, I survived on one helping of shepherd’s pie (not quite timed to coincide with Crimond!), one banana, one slice of Marmite toast and a delicious plate of kedgeree (all provided by my wife) plus chocolate, wine, Talisker and coffee (kindly provided by others).  I would also not have survived without some very kind medical intervention! 

In response to individual sponsors' requests, I did sing one verse contralto; we included "When a knight won his spurs" and "I vow to thee my country"; and I wore my Southampton shirt to play "For all the saints".

There were several highlights, but I particularly remember being encouraged by the presence of so many fellow-residents, friends, colleagues and former colleagues: the rousing rendition of “Oh, Oh, Oh, how good is the Lord”; the helter-skelter dash for the finish; and the magical sound of the bells pealing to mark the completion of the task. 

Many, many thanks to everyone.  I enjoyed every moment. 

If by any mischance you are visiting this site without having contributed, please feel free to rectify this! 

You can find out more about the Church at www.hants.gov.uk/pew-news/benefice/ststephen.htm

 

Display Name Date Amount Tax Bonus  Comment
Michael Rice 30/07/2007 £100.00 £28.21 Well done,Richard 
Hugh and Beanie Devas 27/07/2007 £25.00 £7.05 Sorry it's late Richard and that I couldn't be there on the night. Many congrats on your achievemen 
sandy mitchell 18/07/2007 £50.00 £14.10 congratulations to richard morse on an astonishing feat 
John Taylor Firth 16/07/2007 £50.00 £14.10 Well Done. 
Sarah Le May 16/07/2007 £200.00 £56.41  
Anonymous 13/07/2007 £400.00 £112.82 what an inspiration! 
Charles & Louise Rogers 12/07/2007 £50.00 £14.10 Very well done! Sorry for late donation. 
Modwenna Rees-Mogg 06/07/2007 £20.00 n/a Well done Richard 
Jo Valentine 06/07/2007 £20.00 £5.64 very well done 
Martin Knight 04/07/2007 £50.00 £14.10 What an amazing result - well done! 
Charles Graham 04/07/2007 £50.00 £14.10  
Andrew L 28/06/2007 £50.00 £14.10 Well done!! 
Andy Morse 27/06/2007 £57.10 £16.11 We all arrived at 10am on Sunday morning to find that only three, random hymns were on offer! 
anonymous 27/06/2007 £50.00 £14.10  
Sam (and family!) 26/06/2007 £200.00 £56.41 Sorry we missed this event. Hope the bottom is not too sore!  
Peter Mills 26/06/2007 £100.00 n/a Well done ! 
Peter Baldwin 26/06/2007 £50.00 £14.10 Many congratulations Richard 
nicholas Mills 25/06/2007 £200.00 £56.41  
Naomi Russell 25/06/2007 £100.00 £28.21  
david wyles 25/06/2007 £100.00 £28.21  
ELIZABETH Alexander 25/06/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Mark thought of you on his 50mile duatholon. Sorry not to see final 4 hymns.Brilliant !Xlilla & Mark 
anonymous 24/06/2007 £20.00 £5.64  
Barbara Brian & Patrick 24/06/2007 £25.00 £7.05 Good Luck 
Anne and Edward Gledhill 24/06/2007 £100.00 £28.21 'twas a job exceedingly well done!! 
Tricia Hodder 24/06/2007 £25.00 £7.05 An inspiring achievement. This one's for Blaenwern! 
Caroline Hayes 23/06/2007 £200.00 £56.41 Congratulations Richard - hope you found some of it as fun as we did! 
Mr. Robert Bottone 23/06/2007 £25.00 £7.05  
Anonymous 23/06/2007 £50.00 £14.10 Well done, Richard. Now for the long sleep!! 
Sally Wesley 23/06/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Well done, Richard. 
gavin & heck 22/06/2007 £285.00 £80.38 We're proud of you - best of luck. 
M & P Johnn 22/06/2007 £20.00 £5.64 good luck with this worthy cause 
Simon Acland 22/06/2007 £100.00 £28.21 Some run a marathon or do the 3 peaks race. Some even climb Kilimanjaro. RSM does a hymnathon.... 
Andrew 22/06/2007 £100.00 £28.21 A wonderful idea - I hope the organ blower is powered by electricity and not any of the congregation 
Isabel Turner 21/06/2007 £233.00 £65.72 If anything can get rid of the beetles it will be Richard playing the organ for 27 hrs! £10 a verse. 
The James' 21/06/2007 £50.00 n/a GREAT EFFORT MORSIE DEAR BEST OF LUCK 
Richard Simon-Lewis 21/06/2007 £100.00 £28.21 Good luck, Richard. Catch up soon. 
John 21/06/2007 £200.00 £56.41 Where can I buy the CD? 
Anonymous 21/06/2007 £50.00 £14.10 Good luck! 
Simon and Fiona Mortimore 21/06/2007 £30.00 £8.46 Good Luck! 
Elle morse 20/06/2007 £19.40 n/a 194 - "Hallelejah, my Father". Good Luck Dad! X x 
Alan, Denise & Charly 20/06/2007 £100.00 £28.21 May the force be with you! 
anonymous 20/06/2007 £50.00 £14.10  
Mike de Giorgio 20/06/2007 £300.00 £84.62 Great idea 
Robin and Julia 20/06/2007 £20.00 £5.64 rather you than me 
Geoff Cox 20/06/2007 £30.00 £8.46 Excellent idea. All the very best 
Susanna 19/06/2007 £54.00 £15.23 Will be with you in spirit though not in voice 
Anonymous 19/06/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Impressive, original and v. charitable challenge - best of luck, success and fun 
A Bayliss 19/06/2007 £10.00 £2.82  
Richard Abell 19/06/2007 £50.00 £14.10 Good Luck 
Michael and Marylyn Martin 18/06/2007 £100.00 £28.21 Good luck! 
Rachel Pleming 18/06/2007 £60.00 £16.92  
Patrick Maclure 18/06/2007 £50.00 £14.10 Brilliant idea! 
Bob Meier 14/06/2007 £50.00 £14.10  
Anonymous 14/06/2007 £100.00 £28.21 Best of luck. Will there be a CD boxed set ? 
Fred Montague 13/06/2007 £100.00 n/a  
Anonymous 13/06/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck 
Sarita Bichard 13/06/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck! 
Simon Robertson 13/06/2007 £500.00 £141.03 Good Luck 
anonymous 13/06/2007 £50.00 £14.10 you really are mad but good luck! 
anonymous 12/06/2007 £50.00 £14.10  
Anonymous 12/06/2007 £50.00 £14.10 Best of luck Richard 
james lupton 12/06/2007 £150.00 £42.31 great idea. good luck. 
Owzat 12/06/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Specially donated for RSM 
Anonymous 12/06/2007 £50.00 £14.10  
Tiina 12/06/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck Richard 
Peter Stott 11/06/2007 £50.00 £14.10 Well done you! 
Julie Betts 11/06/2007 £10.00 £2.82  
Brian Phillips 11/06/2007 £100.00 £28.21  
j werner 11/06/2007 £100.00 £28.21  
Alistair Lang 09/06/2007 £25.00 £7.05 From a very grateful fellow Sparsholtan 
Mark Musgrave 08/06/2007 £100.00 £28.21 Good luck  
Tricia Hodder 08/06/2007 £50.00 £14.10 Good luck Richard - will come & sing along at some stage! 
anonymous 08/06/2007 £100.00 £28.21  
Anonymous 07/06/2007 £400.00 £112.82 Great Work and Good Luck 
anonymous 07/06/2007 £50.00 £14.10 good luck!! 
Anonymous 06/06/2007 £500.00 n/a  
Toby Shannon 06/06/2007 £100.00 £28.21 Best of luck! 
Michael Young 06/06/2007 £100.00 n/a Wonderful idea - play well! 
anonymous 05/06/2007 £100.00 £28.21 Conditional on one hymn sung contralto 
anonymous 04/06/2007 £100.00 £28.21  
Charles Craig Harvey 04/06/2007 £100.00 £28.21 I am sorry to not be able to witness this great event. 
Gareth Brett 04/06/2007 £25.00 £7.05 Good luck Richard 
rachel squires 04/06/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck with the challenge...I hope you raise enough funds! 
JSB 04/06/2007 £233.00 £65.72  
Martyn Percy 04/06/2007 £100.00 £28.21 Play well! 
David Buxton 04/06/2007 £35.00 £9.87 A Great Idea, best of luck 
Sophie Farrant 04/06/2007 £20.00 £5.64 very best of luck 
Anonymous 04/06/2007 £50.00 £14.10  
anonymous 21/05/2007 £50.00 £14.10 Good luck! 
Stephanie Clark 21/05/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Richard, well done you, I hope you do get in to the Guinness Book of Records!! 
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