There were three things to celebrate (at
least) at our Harvest Festival service this year: God’s gift of the crops,
fruit, vegetables, flowers, of course, but also the fruit of the labours
of Monica Hatch and her wonderful embroiderers, who have made a splendid
job of our new kneelers, and the expert craftsmanship of Joe Dawes and
Jenny Knights who have renovated our pews and woodwork. Much to be thankful
for!
The Rector, the Rev. David Head took the
service, John Fletcher played the organ, we sat in the nave (on secure
pews!) and sang heartily. Mary Fletcher read John Keats’ “Ode to Autumn”;
the flower arrangements and baskets of produce illustrated the wonders
of God’s creation better, even, than words could.
The PCC would like to thank all involved
in the Kneeler Project, sponsors as well as embroiderers, particularly
Monica Hatch who organised it all and we mustn’t forget, either, Robin
Taylor, who in some miraculous way, transformed our ideas into patterns
for the workers to follow. Thanks are due, also, to John Driver who took
numerous pictures of the decayed woodwork to enable us to obtain grants
for the repairs and to Dena Framingham for wielding the duster and polish
so that our church was clean and welcoming and smelt gently of beeswax.
Diana Harvey, PCC Secretary
Church Kneelers
I should like to thank everyone who has
supported the new kneelers project for St. Thomas'.
It has been a great success due to the
skills and much hard work of all involved, from Foxley, Bawdeswell and
other friends too. Some have helped with the designs, others worked on
the tapestries giving a great deal of their expertise and many, many hours
of their time, while others contributed by their generous sponsorship and
donations.
All these contributions have been invaluable
and all of this, in just two and a half years, has resulted in some beautiful
and colourful additions to the church.
Soon after our arrival in Foxley in 2001,
I was asked to help with making the new kneelers, which were needed!
It has been very good to experience the help and enthusiasm of all who
have taken part. It has involved a lot of work for many and it has been
fun too!
Monica Hatch
DIARY DATE: 7 Dec
The Children’s Society Coffee Morning
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