Church 150th Celebration
The Choirs - 13th June 2018
The Choirs - 13th June 2018
A very busy weekend started off with a superb concert in the church by Newtown Male Voice choir and Relative Harmony - A £1000 was raised for the church . We know from the talk in the pub later everyone enjoyed the performance. A big thank you to everyone, especially Gwyn and Ann for hosting the choir after their performance.
A very busy weekend started off with a superb concert in the church by Newtown Male Voice choir and Relative Harmony - A £1000 was raised for the church . We know from the talk in the pub later everyone enjoyed the performance. A big thank you to everyone, especially Gwyn and Ann for hosting the choir after their performance.
Saturday Speakers - 14th June 2018
Saturday Speakers - 14th June 2018
As part of the celebration three guest speakers spoke about their fields of interest. In the morning Tim Roberts spoke about the history of the village. In the afternoon we were treated on a talk on 'Church restoration and rebuilding in 19th century Montgomeryshire' by Edward Parry. This was followed by a talk from Dr Shirley Evans on William Eden Nesfield the architect who restored the church.
As part of the celebration three guest speakers spoke about their fields of interest. In the morning Tim Roberts spoke about the history of the village. In the afternoon we were treated on a talk on 'Church restoration and rebuilding in 19th century Montgomeryshire' by Edward Parry. This was followed by a talk from Dr Shirley Evans on William Eden Nesfield the architect who restored the church.
Evensong - 15th 2018
Evensong - 15th 2018
For Evensong people dressed in appropriate period clothing. It was great to see Peter there helping!
For Evensong people dressed in appropriate period clothing. It was great to see Peter there helping!
The displays
The displays
For the celebrations local groups created displays around the church. These will remain in place until the end of August so please come and look. The village map created by the Lifehouse school is also on display. Thanks to The Brownies, WI , Playschool, Badgers, Lifehouse, Brooks Gardening Club and the community council.
For the celebrations local groups created displays around the church. These will remain in place until the end of August so please come and look. The village map created by the Lifehouse school is also on display. Thanks to The Brownies, WI , Playschool, Badgers, Lifehouse, Brooks Gardening Club and the community council.
