EVENTS ARCHIVE
ADVENT CELEBRATION 2007
Decorating the tree is, Up the ladder, Kevin and holding
the tray of baubles is Stephen.
Some of the Childrens drawings.
Very quite, just after opening the doors to the Wickham Hall.
HARVEST FESTIVAL AND FLOWER ARRANGMENTS 2007
Sally starting the flower arrangements, Saturday morning.
Not much happening at the moment, will take more photos before the Sunday Service.
This one was finished, by Barbara Mugford, I think.
This one was by Daphne.
Water Aid, over £450 has been raised
by the parish towards this project!
If you click on:
www.wateraid.org.uk
you can read about the remarkable Wakiso WaterAid project which is being supported by the Glastonbury Pilgrimage Association.
Bishop David Silk and Fr. Richard Silk
at Glastonbury 2005.
A very good turn out.
On processional through Glastonbury 2006.
Three of our Servers, Br. Les Haines, (Head Server when the photo was taken)
and Eucharistic Minister, with two new Eucharistic Ministers, on Right Br. Philip Luckham-Bulmer, now Head Server and on left, Edwin Day. Most of our Servers are members of the Guild of
Servants of the Sanctuary, those that are, wear the Guild medal whenever they are serving.
Confirmation, Pentecost 2006.
Our Assumptiontide Procession:
The Ladies getting the Church ready for the 2006 Harvest Festival,
with their lovely flower's, vegetables and fruit arrangments coming together.
Sally (in charge of Church Flowers) and her mum.
The finished arrangement is below the Ladies photos,
but the last 3, I do not know who was involved.
Paula getting stuck in, early times yet. And finished below.
Anna, well under way with her flower arrangement.
And Anna has finished the arrangement.
Charlotte, Fr. Richards good lady and two of their children,
Jordon was other wise engaged.
Rosemary, hiding behind her spray.
Daphne and Lucy, working together.
Sally again and a Lady that has just bought in some more flowers.
Barbara, no need to say what she is doing.
Harvest Festival photos by Les Haines.
ADVENT 2006
Fr. Richard and some of his helpers, building the Cribb
Taken after the St.Catherine's Crib Figures and Vessles had been blessed,
hence the misty apperance.
The Nativity figures made by Jeremy Leach, Son of David Leach,
and Grandson of Bernard Leach, all great potters.
Made for St. Catherine's at Heathfield. Jeremy is one of our Servers.
Four of the above are.
'How to decorate the Church without flowers'
This one was made by the Children of St. Catherine's School.
Advent photos by Les Haines
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The Wickham Hall before the multitude arrived.
John in the backgound sorting out his books for sale,
and Rita's table with the cakes for sale.
Photos by Les Haines
Dorothy putting her table in order ready for the big sale.
If anyone has any photos of the people buying,
could they E-mail them to me please, at the following address,
leslieleshaines@aol.com
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The following photos are a bit misty due to the
Incense Thurible smoking well, as you can see by
the rays of the sun coming through the window.
Fr Richard Blessing the figures, and the Vessels, for use at St. Catherine's from the 31st December.
The Servers, Anne Acolyte,(almost hidden in the smoke)
Jeremy with the Incense thurible (smoke)
Kris with the Incense Boat, and Barbara Acolyte.
Fr Richard blessing each individual figure, with oil,
before the final blessing of all items.
Final blessing.
Photos by Les Haines
After the Blessing, and the smoke is still strong.