Over 40 poetry (and whisky!) lovers assembled in the Parish Hall on a dark January evening to hear some of Burns wonderful verse whilst enjoying a fantastic three course dinner. The haggis was addressed in fine style by Revd. Pete and Mr. Mel Allan said the Selkirk Grace.It was lovely to share the evening will so many people, some of whom hadn’t visited St Wilfrid’s before. It is amazing how haggis, neaps and tatties can bring people together! In total £535 was raised for Church funds.A massive thanks to Pat, Carol, June and Margaret for their splendid efforts in keeping us all fed, watered and entertained.The Selkirk Grace“Some hae meat and cannot eatSome cannot eat and want toBut we hae meat and we can eatSae let the Lord be thanks”
Is it really 2020? A fifth of the way through the 21st Century already? Where does the time go?This month Fernbank Court features most prominently since they hosted the Christmas Posada and were entertained by St Wilfrid’s Junior Church. Revd. Rob Suekarran writes his first Dear Friends – welcome Rob! – and Tony Service keeps us updated with comings and goings at Brayton and Burn Chapel. Martin Pearson reveals his blokey side, and beer preferences, whilst Jackie Jackman reports on the Fox Lane Procession that took place in Thorpe Willoughby recently. There are also recollections of Noel Cryer and Carol Copland.Finally I report on the Christmas Posada and Nine Lessons and Carols at St Wilfrid’s.
