One of our 'reasons to be' is to be a place for men to come along, join in, be with other like-minded men, facilitate a singing hobby and pastime, and to generally have a bit of fun, whilst being serious about the quality of our performances.  That's why we don't insist you pass an audition for membership, we don't insist you have to be able to read music score to join us and we put the emphasis upon inviting men to join us because they will enjoy what we do, rather than have to be good at it in the first place.  We are proud of that.

Nevertheless, the benefits of joining a choir also include the sense of well-being that often comes from sociability, not isolation, and a sense of purpose and self-worth.  Our individual members benefit from membership personally in so many different ways, none of which have to be publicly displayed on a notice board.

Those ideally better placed will try to explain in the passing weeks and months why, when needed most, TV personality Caroline Flack, of our County, felt bereft of support.  A good starting point might be that the Magistrates' Court should consider the vulnerability of the accused person nearer the start of the proceedings, rather than later, as now.

Whatever, this tragedy demands an enduring legacy.

Anyone who needs the support of others should feel able to seek that support and should be able to freely talk to others.   Everyone, approached for support or not, has the duty as a regular human being to be kind.

Twitter influencer of the London Tube network @allontheboard offers the most touching of tributes.