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SUMMARY:Geldeston Patronal Church Festival
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DESCRIPTION:Geldeston Patronal and Flower Festival 29-30 Sept \, 1 Oct: \n
 Why the festival?\nHaving reached a major phase in the restoration works o
 f the exterior and interior of the church including seven of the windows (
 in danger of falling out on account of the warping of the leading)\, it wa
 s time to celebrate with a special service of re dedication and thanksgivi
 ng!   The Rt Revd Bishop of Norwich\, Graham Usher kindly agreed to lead t
 his service on 1 Oct. \n\nThe selected date is the nearest Sunday to the f
 east of St Michael and All angels which falls on 29 September and to whom 
 our church is dedicated. Their feast sometimes known as Michaelmas  is wid
 ely celebrated as it marks or nearly so the autumn equinox with shorter da
 ys to follow. Historically it marked the end of harvest\, a time when serv
 ants were hire and debts paid.  Families celebrations included eating goos
 e\, roasting carrots and finishing picking blackberries(so as to avoid the
  devil’s spit)! Feasting includes flowers\, music and dance. What great 
 prompts for a flower festival to be incorporated into the Patronal Festiva
 l!\n\nWhat’s happening at The Festival?\nThe focus of the Festival is ro
 und the church. The church itself will be bedecked with floral arrangement
 s representing different hymns. Look out for the displays by children too.
  We are privileged to include works by three internationally renowned arti
 sts also associated with Geldeston\, including  installations by  Katharin
 e Colville\, Brian Eno\,  and a painting Richrd Wathen-what a treat!\nFlow
 ers ‘n wine on 29 September\, 6.00pm\,  the feast day itself\, provides 
 a first opportunity to see the displays in a relaxed fashion over a glass 
 of wine with canapes served\, and to chat amongst friends and neighbours. 
 Two Tin Hats\, a saxophone quartet\, will be playing to make a lovely even
 ing.\n\nFor those interested in local wildlife and have booked a place\, R
 ichard Moores will be leading a bat walk starting from the church at 7.00p
 m. Bat detectors will help adults on the walk hear bats\, children with th
 eir more acute hearing can hear them un assisted. The timing of the walk i
 s related to the time bats usually leave their roosts\, however it is also
  dependent on the conditions at the time  and as with all wildlife there i
 s no guarantee you will see them. \n\nOn Saturday 30 Sept the flower festi
 val opens to all at 10.00am. Thurlton Gospel Choir will be singing at some
  point in the morning. Between 2pm -4pm the programme of music playing in 
 the church continues including two up and coming young musicians\, U3A gro
 up of hand bell ringers\, and madrigal singers.\n\nBetween 2-4pm on Sat 30
  outside the church\, visitors can enjoy refreshments and home made cakes\
 , ice creams\, browse the local produce and plant stalls\, watch a childre
 n’s dance group\,  participate in  games\, the raffle\, see classic cars
  ) hear Geldeston Ukulele Massif Group and watch teddies parachuting off t
 he church tower (teddies between 2-3pm). The teddies need to come with the
 ir parachutes prepared. The group of classic cars provide interest and a p
 hoto opportunity!  \n\nThe afternoon is completed by a tour starting at 4.
 30pm of our local heroes remembered in and around the church. The tour wil
 l be lead by Jonathan Sayer providing a fascinating insight to the lives o
 f those who fought for us. You need to pre book as numbers are limited\n\n
 On Sunday\, 1 Oct at 10.30am  Rt. Revd. Graham Usher\, Bishop of Norwich w
 ill lead the service of re dedication and a sung eucharist. Jason Collins 
 will play the organ with a local choir\, and a children’s choir from Gil
 lingham school. All are welcome to come to the service of celebration. Aft
 er the service\,  the flower festival continues  until 4pm.\nFor further d
 etails/ book tickets: tidingsmag@gmail.com or: 01502 713384 \nor: www.achu
 rchnearyou.com/church/10149/\nFunds raised in aid of the Church Restoratio
 n Fund.
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LOCATION:Geldeston: St Michael & All Angels
URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/10149/service-and-events/events/
 955204/
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