So, I recorded two songs at Abbey Road Studios

No, you shut up.

I really did.

Look, here I am in Studio 1:

I'm wearing cans and everything.

I'm lucky to be a member of the Milton Keynes Rock Choir. Last year I sang at the O2. This year our choir leader, Lottie, arranged for us to record two songs at Abbey Road Studios.

We recorded True Colours by Cyndi Lauper and You're the Voice by John Farnham. You can listen to our recordings on Soundcloud. I think we sound pretty good.

The walls of Abbey Road Studios are covered with photographs of the artists who have recorded there. We were able to see and touch pianos and mixing desks used by artists including The Beatles, Pink Floyd and Gary Barlow.

Our engineer has worked with Adele and he used the same mixing desk when they recorded Skyfall in Studio 1.

I don't think I've ever seen a happier bunch of people getting on a double decker bus to go back to Milton Keynes.

Of course I used the zebra crossing...

It would have been rude not to.




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So, I recorded two songs at Abbey Road Studios

I Sang at the O2 with Rock Choir

Yes, I really did perform at the O2.

I was one of 12,000 people singing and dancing on Saturday evening at the O2 Arena in London.

I joined the Milton Keynes Rock Choir last year after a taster session at Blog it for Babies in St Albans organised by Actually Mummy (who was also at the O2). We rehearse each week in term time. I have made some wonderful friends. We sing, we dance, we laugh, we chat and we socialise.

WE ROCK.

On Saturday it was Rock Choir Live.

There is nothing quite like singing with 12,000 people in a choir. You get goosebumps, your eyes leak and your hands hurt from clapping.

The highlights for me were Something Inside So Strong, Walking on Broken Glass, Anytime You Need a Friend, Livin' on a Prayer, Where You Lead and Does Your Mother Know?

Here is just a taste of what it was like.





I also got to take part in an impromptu flash mob outside the O2 after the performance. Two words: utter joy.

The coach trip back to MK was memorable as one of my fellow Rockies, Tim, took the place of our choir leader, Lottie, and conducted a sing-song all the way up the M1. When was the last time you heard 73 adults singing The Wheels on the Bus? Exactly. Hilarity ensued...

I'm looking forward to September where there's a rumour we'll be learning I Believe in a Thing Called Love. Rock on.



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I Sang at the O2 with Rock Choir

What is #blogitforbabies?

Blog it for babies is to raise awareness and funds for Save the Children's Build it for Babies campaign.

Annie from Mammasaurus is travelling around the country this week attending blog events. Today she was in St Albans, just down the motorway from me.

Helen  from Actually Mummy organised a free marquee at the Noke Thistle Hotel in Chiswell Green. Local businesses made donations to set up stalls. Jenny from Bake Yummy and Cheetahs in my Shoes created the official #blogitforbabies cupcake. Peanut and chocolate. Seriously delicious. There was also a bring and buy cake sale and a raffle. I got to meet some lovely people and catch up with a few old friends. We raised hundreds of pounds towards building a clinic in Bangladesh.

My highlight was taking part in the hour long Rock Choir session run by Abigail Smith. We learnt to sing, in three part harmony, 'Aint No Mountain High Enough' with actions. I LOVED IT.

Here's me, hiding unsuccessfully behind Annie, singing 'stop' with appropriate hand gestures.

And this is me chatting to Abigail afterwards.

I've since signed up for a taster session with the Milton Keynes Rock Choir. Exciting.

I had to leave before Annie was transformed into Justin Bieber. Can't wait to see the photographs from that makeover.

For details of how to make a donation please visit the Just Giving page.



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What is #blogitforbabies?