Tennis Club Volunteer Attends Royal Family’s Carol Concert

Louise Ferguson, a volunteer from Newport who has dedicated over four decades to Boughey Gardens tennis club, expressed her excitement after receiving an invitation to the Royal family’s carol concert at Westminster Abbey. The event, which was organized by the Princess of Wales, occurred on December 6 and is scheduled to be broadcast on Christmas Eve. Ms. Ferguson noted that she had a “brilliant view” and observed guests such as Sir Chris Hoy, Lindsey Burrows, and Adam Peaty. Ms. Ferguson recounted, “I didn’t see Paloma Faith but I heard her later, she was absolutely wonderful, and Gregory Porter was there.” She further stated, “The best thing for me was the community choir from Chester with children and adults singing together, Away in a Manger.” According to her, there was not a “dry eye in the house” as Chris Hoy, Lindsey Burrows, and other individuals proceeded to light their candles. Ms. Ferguson expressed, “I felt that people there were probably be more worthy of being there than me… they had gone through challenging times, so I felt very honoured to represent Boughey Gardens and Shropshire.” She added, “Like most volunteers, you prefer to be in the background”.