Hearty congratulations to all those who participated in the DCF; it was a splendid afternoon and we accomplished a huge amount together, as a result of your incredible hard work and dedication both in advance and on the day. I hope that you enjoyed the service as much as I did, and are as proud of what we achieved as I am; it was super to be able to tackle such a wide range of music and to sing it with such energy and conviction within the service. To the working group, I should like to express my thanks for everything that happened behind the scenes to make the day run so smoothly, particularly as newcomer myself, and to you all, thank you for your continued support of your choirs and all that you give to ensure their success and continual development.  I look forward to seeing you all again soon.