You’re favourite Welsh singer has a programme on BBC4 at 7pm. To celebrate her 40th birthday. You are probably already aware of this cultural delight & have tissues at the ready.. I can’t believe it’s been 15 years since she gave me a ride in her little Mercedes sports car. It was all over in less than a minute..
. A couple of the Kenwood trustees were celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. Had booked Katherine to sing. I was the conservator & always on duty for such private evening events, in my tenure. Just looking out for spills & stuff.. she rolled up front of house & had to be directed to secure parking. I happened to be only staff member to show her the way. Rode in her open top car. Summer time. Dressed in a very tight t shirt & denim shorts. Her, not me. We strolled back to the house, chatting. Turned out we were close neighbours in Muswell Hill. She carried a dress & I carried a heavy bag of stuff. To be honest, I didn’t know who she was. Fit though, with a nice car.. Later that evening, she appeared, looking completely different. Like a princess. In the Robert Adam library at Kenwood. & sang to a piano accompaniment. No amplification. She opened with Amazing Grace & my jaw just dropped. I was 10 yards away but could feel physical vibrations in the room. I felt it in my chest. Never forget that. Few people will ever hear it.. Jenkins & the party people left. I had to stick around for the catering firm to clean up & leave. She thanked me & high fived. I don’t do high 5s, but did. I think she got paid 5k for 25minutes. I was on 4 hours overtime, double time. About a hundred quid in top. Nice lass.,