The End of Summer

Last Saturday was the Last Night of the BBC Proms, which I always consider to mark the end of the summer. As usual myself and Mr SB went along to Hyde Park for Proms in the Park. Many people who haven't been seem to think that the Park events are simple a live big-screen link-up with the Royal Albert Hall finale to the BBC Proms season, but there is a lot more. The live-link does happen, but not until after 10pm and there's nearly 5 hours of live concert in the park before that.
I have to admit that this time around, I did wonder if it would be as good as previous years. I wasn't completely inspired by some of the line-up. That said, there is something about the live-ness and picnicking which does help with the entertainment value. I'd not normally pay to hear Chas'n'Dave, a Madness Tribute band or Lionel Richie perform, but they were all very entertaining. I think the only real disappointment was the inclusion of X-Factor X-lister Chico. He was exactly as nauseating as I'd been expecting.
Still it was a great evening's entertainment in all, helped by some of the best weather I've ever experienced at this event. Glorious sunshine was followed by a cool evening and not a spot of rain. Certainly a relief after last year's wash-out to the second half.