Thank you to everyone who attended our annual Act of Remembrance at the East End war memorial on Sunday, particularly to Revd Patrick Whitworth who led the service in the absence of Revd Lisa who was taking the service at Ashmansworth. We were fortunate once more to have the East Woodhay Silver Band’s John Wells with us to sound the Last Post and then the Reveille.
Thanks must also go to the Clifton family who provided mulled wine afterwards and to Karen Titcomb for donating the surplus cakes from the previous day’s ‘Christmas CraftEx’ at the Village Hall, which were much appreciated by the 100 or so people who attended!
This morning I happened to be in Newbury at 1100 whilst the Act of Remembrance in Bartholomew Street outside St Nicolas’ Church was taking place. The commemoration of those who gave their lives in the two world wars, as well as recent conflicts, seems to have gained a higher profile in the past few years, and especially this year, which is encouraging as well as humbling.
This afternoon we welcomed St Martin’s School to the church for their annual St Martin’s Day service, which is always a special occasion for us. The pupils renewed their knowledge of St Martin’s life as a soldier, monk and bishop. The service, led by Revd Lisa and headteacher Mrs Mel Rennison, was once again very well delivered, to the delight of the parents, staff, governors and others who attended.
We much look forward to having the school back for the Christmas Carol service on 12th December.