Everyone was invited to bring flowers to the church and the names of loved ones to be remembered were read out during the service after the lighting of a candle.

The church looked beautiful, filled with flowers, and, although a solemn occasion, it was also a joyful celebration of the church and the lives of people important to those in the congregation and those who couldn’t be there in person. Reverend Tony Lynn presided and gave a lovely, thoughtful sermon ending with the words ‘To those who have enjoyed this place and have flown’. It was especially good to see so many people in attendance and the Rev. Tony commented on how lovely the church looked and how joyful the congregation were. We are extremely grateful to him for stepping in and taking the service and to Mr Peaver who played the harmonium for our hymns.

After the service, there was a lovely informal get-together over coffee at the Anchor – thank you for your warm welcome (and the biscuits!).