Wow! Even in the choir I've never had to do anything other than actual midnight. I'm not at the moment, although Colin has to stand at the front and wave his hands sometimes. This is a service to little old ladies (who like to look at something pretty) so I try not to gripe.

Our services now tend towards the long side - last year Tom commented that when he came past after GSM's Midnight service, we were still going strong. We get back about 1.30am, sometimes later; the children do not get up before 10am.