2023 continued the Kingston tradition of Christmas carol singing round the village. KLHS members and other residents assembled by the fire station and progressed around the central part of village, singing their way from corner to corner, knocking on doors and demanding money for charity – with the threat of more carols if generosity was not forthcoming! On being roused by a knock on his door, Viv Freeman requested ‘Silent Night’ – which, he pointed out with a customary wink, meant ‘Go Away!’.
Glasses of sherry and mince pies were provided by generous householders en route. The carol troupe ended up in the Dolphin where, after a final chorus of “We wish you a Merry Christmas!” Leon and Natasha kindly supplied mulled wine and yet more delicious mince pies. This photo from Janet and Colin Burton beautifully captured the atmosphere. of the evening.
Kingston Local History Society 