Saint Paul's Church, Landkey

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In Brief

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The Archdeacon of Barnstaple, The Ven Verena Breed, led our service on 10th September 2023. She wanted to take a picture of the congregation and this presented the opportunity for us to take one including her! Image courtesy of Charles Waldron 10th September 2023.

The field maple sapling, planted as part of the Queen's Green Canopy initiative in March 2023, was dedicated by Rev Cathy on 6th August 2023. At the same time, a plaque next to the tree was unveiled. Here, Cathy is shown with Emma, Robert, Ann and Julie in the church garden. Image courtesy of Charles Waldron 6th August 2023.

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Church Life

It might be tempting to imagine that the life of a rural church like ours would be confined just to Sunday morning services. This is not the case for the many members of the congregation of St Paul's who find themselves regularly involved in activities connected with the church. The work that they do helps to create a valued sense of community in the village associated with the church. These are a few examples of organisations or activities in which St Paul's Church members play important roles:

Organisations and Events

• We have an active Mothers' Union which meets regularly, often in the village hall. They frequently invite a guest speaker to talk on a topic of interest.
• The Landkey Horticultural Society provides a popular focus for its members to meet and discuss gardening tips and to purchase garden seeds at attractive prices. It also helps to host the annual Landkey village fete in July.
• The church has close links with the village primary school and these include frequent talks to the children by Churchwarden Mrs Eileen MacCaig.
• Church fund-raising events are organised periodically and their themes can sometimes be quite imaginative. One of the most memorable occurred after a Sunday morning service when our previous vicar, Revd. Peter Bowers, abseiled down the church spire in order to help raise much-needed church funds! His efforts were rewarded by a swelling of the church coffers!
• Landkey United Fellowshipcomprises a group of Christians from various denominations which meets in Landkey Village Hall on the second Tuesday of each month. The meeting begins at 2:30pm and lasts for about an hour. A short session of worship involving hymns and prayer is followed by a 20-30 minute talk before tea and biscuits are served.

If you are interested in being involved in any of our church or village organisations or activities, please feel free to contact us. A list of contacts may be found on our "Contact Us" page.

Recent Events

Events associated with our church are often attended by someone with a camera at the ready to record the occasion and we are pleased to reproduce here a few of the more memorable ones to illustrate the life that is associated with St Paul's! In order to view them you need just to click on each picture. Enjoy the show!

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CharlesW1144lg.jpg 1000 750 Revd Cathy Scoffield took her first service as Priest-in-Charge at St Paul's on 18th June. Here, she is presented with welcoming gifts by our churchwardens, Hazel and Mike. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 18th June 2023 Revd Cathy Scoffield took her first service as Priest-in-Charge on 18th June 2023. CharlesW1143lg.jpg 1000 750 In honour of the coronation of King Charles III, Eileen MacCaig had made (with cross-stitch) a kneeler in a design befitting the occasion. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 28th May 2023 A kneeler made by Eileen MacCaig to mark the coronation of King Charles III. CharlesW1142lg.jpg 1000 750 Ann Rumble reached a "milestone" birthday on 21st May 2023 and was presented with flowers by Hazel. Cards were also given and the congregation sang "Happy Birthday". Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 28th May 2023 Ann Rumble reached "milestone" birthday on 21st May 2023. CharlesW1141lg.jpg 750 1000 Revd Rosie Austin, Rural Dean of the Shirwell Deanery, led our Palm Sunday service on 2nd April. The service also included the Christening of Imogen, a little girl who lives with her family in Landkey. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 2nd April 2023 Revd Rosie Austin led our Palm Sunday service on 2nd April CharlesW1140lg.jpg 750 1000 A field maple sapling was planted in the garden below the church on 30th March 2023 as part of the Queen's Green Canopy initiative. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 30th March 2023 A field maple sapling, planted as part of the Queen's Green Canopy CharlesW1136lg.jpg 750 1000 Revd Phil Daniels led our service on 26th February 2023, the first Sunday in Lent. It was an enjoyable occasion as he recalled the time when Jesus spent 40 days in the wilderness. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 26th February 2023 Revd Phil Daniels led our service on 26th February 2023 CharlesW1135lg.jpg 750 1000 Revd Shaun O'Rourke (r) retired on 31st December 2022, but returned to St Paul's on 29th January 2023 to say farewell to the congregations of his former churches. The service was led by Revd John Ewington (l}. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 29th January 2023 Revd Shaun's leveing service was held on 29th January 2023. CharlesW1134lg.jpg 1000 750 Our Nativity was held on 18th December 2022, led by Angela Bellamy and Josie Foster (1st and second left). It was a very enjoyable occasion with several children taking part. Privacy notice: At parents' request, this image should not be placed on social media. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 18th December 2022 Our Nativity was held on 18th December 2022 CharlesW1133lg.jpg 750 1000 Revd Mike Clark led our service on 11th December and gave an interesting talk on John the Baptist. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 11th December 2022 Revd Mike Clark led our sevice on 11th December 2022 CharlesW1132lg.jpg 750 1000 The village Remembrance events, organised by St Paul's Church and held on 13th November 2022, were well attended. Wreaths were laid on behalf of Landkey Parish Council by Cllr Richard Beer (r), on behalf of St Paul's Church by Peter Soper (c) and on behalf of the Cornish family by Julia Jenkins (l). Julia is the niece of Charles Cornish whose name appears among those of the fallen on the war memorial. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 13th November 2022 Wreath laying on Remembrance Sunday, 13th November 2022 CharlesW1131lg.jpg 1000 750 Birthdays of congregation members falling in the current month were celebrated at our service on 6th November 2022. Two birthdays had a zero in them, but I will be polite and not divulge more details! Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 13th November 2022 Birthdays in November were celebrated on 6th November. CharlesW1130lg.jpg 750 1000 Revd John Thompson led our service of Holy Communion on 21st August 2022. John is no stranger to St Paul's and we were pleased that he was able to be with us once again. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 21st August 2022 Revd John Thompson led our service on 21st August 2022 CharlesW1129lg.jpg 1000 750 Church members Martin Grant and Jackie Passmore (centre) married in St Paul's on 7th July. The service was taken by Revd Jackie Giddings (second left) who was accompanied by Tony, her husband. Josie and Mike Foster were also present in this photo taken after the service. It was a joyful occasion! Courtesy of Jackie Passmore, 17th July 2022 Martin Grant and Jackie Passmore wedding on 7th July 2022 CharlesW1128lg.jpg 1000 750 An exhausted team of bellringers poses for the camera after completing a three-hour "Full Peal" of the bells on 2nd June 2022. This was the first time a full peal had ever been rung at St Paul's. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 2nd June 2022 Bellringers rest after ringing a Full Peal of the bells. CharlesW1127lg.jpg 750 1000 Revd John Ewington (right) led our Palm Sunday service on 10th April 2022. He was ably assisted by Reader Josie Foster (left) and the service included the Stations of the Cross. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 10th April 2022 Palm Sunday service 2022 CharlesW1126lg.jpg 1000 750 A blessing for anyone whose birthday falls in March was given at our Family Service on 6th March. Present in the group on the right is Revd Jackie Giddings who led our service that day. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 14th March 2022 A March 2022 birthday blessing. CharlesW1125lg.jpg 1000 750 Our service on 6th February 2022 included the Christening of Charles Dark, shown in this picture being held by his dad. It was a very enjoyable occasion, celebrated also as Candlemas. Charles' parents have given their permission for this image to be placed on this website. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 6th February 2022 Charles Dark was Christened at our service on 6th February 2022. CharlesW1124lg.jpg 1000 750 January is a busy month for birthdays at St Paul's and "Happy Birthday" was sung for several congregation members (some not present) after our service on 23rd January 2022. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 23rd January 2022 Happy Birthday was sung to several St Paul's congregation members after our service on 23rd January 2022. CharlesW1123lg.jpg 750 1000 The village Remembrance ceremony, organised by St Paul's Church and held on 14th November 2021, was well attended. Proceedings, which included a service in the village hall at 10am followed by the Act of Remembrance at the war memorial, were led by Chris James (pictured). Wreaths were laid on behalf of Landkey Parish Council, St Paul's Church and the Cornish family. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 14th November 2021 Remembrance Sunday, 14th November 2021 CharlesW1122lg.jpg 1000 750 On Sunday 12th September 2021, Hugo Lynch was Christened at a service which had been delayed due to the pandemic. Here, Revd Shaun Christens Hugo at the font, held by his dad and accompanied by his brother, Arthur, held by mum Holly. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 13th September 2021 Hugo Lynch was Christened on Sunday 12th September. CharlesW1121lg.jpg 750 1000 Chris James led our service of Holy Communion on 25th July 2021, the first service held after the lifting of most Covid restrictions on 19th July. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 25th July 2021 Chris James, who led our service on 25th July 2021, stands before the altar. CharlesW1120lg.jpg 1000 750 Sheep graze peacefully under a glorious blue sky near the church in an almost timeless rural scene captured by Heather, daughter of Hazel Price at the end of May. Courtesy of Heather Atkinson, 1st June 2021 Sheep graze under a blue sky near the church at the end of May 2021. CharlesW1119lg.jpg 1000 750 In church on Sunday 16th May 2021: plenty of space, even with social distancing! Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 16th May 2021 In church on Sunday 16th May 2021 CharlesW1118lg.jpg 600 450 Prevailing Covid-19 rules permitted the singing of hymns only outside the church when our Easter Sunday service was held on 4th April. Congregation members gathered outside the building - socially distanced, of course! - to sing the final hymn, which was "Thine be the Glory". Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 5th April 2021 Congregation members sang the final hymn outside the church on Easter Sunday 2021 CharlesW1117lg.jpg 450 600 Celandines in St Paul's churchyard suggest that spring may not be far away! Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 26th February 2021 Celandine flowers in St Paul's churchyard CharlesW1116lg.jpg 450 600 Daffodils near Harford provide a hint that spring may not be far away. It is reassuring to know that flowers still bloom, even during a pandemic! Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 12th February 2021 Daffodils in bloom near Harford CharlesW1103lg.jpg 450 600 Despite the pandemic, St Paul's is taking on an increasingly Christmas-like feel. Mike and Josie Foster have very generously donated this Christmas tree which Revd Shaun stands beside after our service on Sunday 13th December. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 13th December 2020 Revd Shaun next to the church Christmas tree CharlesW1102lg.jpg 450 600 A Christmas wreath made by Josie Foster. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 6th December 2020 A Christmas wreath made by Josie Foster. CharlesW1101lg.jpg 450 600 Churchwarden, Mike Foster, lays a wreath at the village war memorial during the Act of Remembrance on 8th November 2020. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 8th November 2020 Mike Foster lays a wreath on Remembrance Sunday, 2020 CharlesW1100lg.jpg 450 600 Amid the gloom of the ongoing pandemic, we were delighted that St Paul's was chosen as the venue for the wedding of Tim and Chloe Chamings on 17th October 2020. Despite the number of attendees being limited to 15, it was clear that this was a special day for the young couple, and brought some cheer to many others, including members of St Paul's Church. This image has been reproduced with the permission of Tim and Chloe. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 24th October 2020 Tim and Chloe Chamings after their wedding on 17th October 2020 CharlesW1099lg.jpg 450 600 The interior of the church was decorated for the wedding of Tim and Chloe Chamings on 17th October 2020. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 24th October 2020 Wedding of Tim and Chloe Chamings - church decorations CharlesW1098lg.jpg 450 600 Josie Foster, on the left, led our service of Morning Prayer on Sunday 4th October 2020. The day before, in a service at Exeter Cathedral, she was licenced as a Reader - or lay minister. She was warmly congratulated by the congregation of St Paul's and was presented with flowers by churchwarden, Hazel Price (r). Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 4th October 2020 Josie Foster led our service on 4th October 2020 CharlesW1097lg.jpg 600 450 It was a rare moment when it seemed almost as if we had taken a break from the pandemic as we held our Harvest Service on Sunday 27th October 2020. The church had been tastefully decorated for the occasion and Revd Shaun's sermon focused on the wonder of nature's harvest, just as would have happened in a normal year. However, with Hazel Price (left) wearing a face mask, it was a reminder of the reality of Covid-19 in which we still live. Revd Shaun (behind the lectern), was exempted from wearing a mask as he had just been leading the service. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 27th September 2020 CharlesW1096lg.jpg 600 450 After 19 Sundays without congregations gathering, St Paul's held its first service in church on Sunday 2nd August 2020. It was in the format of Morning Prayer and the 11 worshippers all wore face coverings - but it was good to be back in church! Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 2nd August 2020 CharlesW1095lg.jpg 600 450 Coronavirus restrictions eased from 13th June 2020, allowing the church to reopen for private prayer for the first time since March. Here, on Wednesday 24th June 2020, Hazel Price (left) and Emma Waldron wait in the porch to welcome anyone wishing to come into the church and to ensure that social distancing and hygiene rules are observed. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 24th June 2020 CharlesW1094lg.jpg 450 600 Revd John Ewington (pictured) led our Stations of the Cross service on Sunday 15th March 2020. He set up 11 stations representing stages of Jesus' journey to the cross with each being marked with an explanatory reading and meditation as well as a poem or music. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 16th March 2020 CharlesW1093lg.jpg 600 450 Our Candlemas service on 2nd February 2020 was a very enjoyable occasion. Angela Bellamy (second right) gave a talk on the meaning of this important time in the Christian calendar, with assistance in readings and lighting of candles from the young people present. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 2nd February 2020 CharlesW1092lg.jpg 600 450 January is a busy month for birthdays at St Paul's and Angela Bellamy went to a great deal of trouble to make two cakes to celebrate the occasions. From left to right, Wendy Steggel who was shortly to reach her 70th birthday, Angela Bellamy whose birthday falls later in the year, organist Bob Loveridge, churchwarden Hazel Price and Emma Waldron whose birthdays were imminent. Church members Chris James and Michael Gee also celebrate in this month but were not present for the cake cutting! Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 19th January 2020 CharlesW1091lg.jpg 450 600 The St Paul's Christmas lunch was held at the Imperial Hotel in Barnstaple on 8th January 2020. Among the 26 cheerful diners were Joan Dearle and Peter Elder shown here in the foreground. Courtesy of Angela Bellamy, 11th January 2020 CharlesW1090lg.jpg 450 600 Angela Bellamy (left) led our Nativity Service on 15th December 2019 and did it in a very professional way. She was thanked by Hazel Price for her hard work and for the Family Services that she routinely leads on the first Sunday in the month throughout the year. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 16th December 2019 CharlesW1089lg.jpg 450 600 Coco the donkey played an important role in our Nativity service on 15th December 2019. She bore Isabelle Ley (left), taking the part of Mary, into the church while her brother, Joseph, was cast as Joseph, of course! Coco's owner, Pat, who is Isabelle and Joseph's grandmother can be seen in the background walking to the church. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 15th December 2019 CharlesW1088lg.jpg 600 450 Advent was the theme of our Family Service on 1st December, Advent Sunday. Angela Bellamy talked to the young people present about the meaning behind the candles that we light each Sunday in the approach to Christmas. From left to right Joseph Ley holds a drawing of the first candle lit at the start of this service to represent Hope, Robert Waldron's is for Peace, Isabelle Ley's for Joy, Lizzie Martin's for Love, while George Wilks' represents the Christ Candle lit during Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 1st December 2019 Advent service, 1st December 2019 CharlesW23lg.jpg 450 600 Tom Wilks (green beret) and Bill Parker lay their wreaths at the war memorial on Remembrance Sunday on behalf of St Paul's Church and Landkey Parish Council, respectively. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 11th November 2019 CharlesW21lg.jpg 450 600 A garland of knitted poppies adorned the war memorial in readiness for Remembrance Sunday, 2019. Numbering 365, one for each day of the year since Remembrance Day last year, they were knitted by village residents Karen Trigger, Sue Ackland, Anita Thorne and Liz Davies. Their work is much appreciated and led to a round of applause at the Act of Remembrance on 10th November. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 10th November 2019 CharlesW20lg.jpg 450 600 The Act of Remembrance at the war memorial on 10th November 2019 was attended by as many 100 village residents. Tom Wilks (green beret) laid a wreath on behalf of St Paul's Church, while Bill Parker laid his on behalf of Landkey Parish Council. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 10th November 2019 Act of Remembrance, 10th November 2019 CharlesW10180lg.jpg 600 450 Oldest to youngest. At our Family Service on 6th October, Josie Foster's newest grandson made his first appearance, aged just a few days! He is pictured here (behind his sleeves!) with his dad, Josh, together with Joan Dearle, the oldest member of our congregation who was shortly to celebrate her 91st birthday. They are joined by Churchwarden Emeritus, Eileen MacCaig. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 6th October 2019 CharlesW10179lg.jpg 450 600 The Archdeacon of Barnstaple, The Ven. Dr Mark Butchers, led our Harvest Service on 22nd September 2019. He drew on a reference to harvest in "Larkrise to Candleford" to illustrate how agriculture has changed since 19th century but that our dependence on God and His abundant harvest remain the same today. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 22nd September 2019 CharlesW10178lg.jpg 600 450 Turning the tables: Usually it is me (Charles) who is behind the camera taking photos of congregation members on their birthday. This time, though, it was shortly to be my (60th) birthday and Louise had kindly made a cake for the occasion with her husband, Tom, taking on the role of photographer! Courtesy of Tom Wilks, 25th August 2019 CharlesW10177lg.jpg 600 450 St Paul's church members featured prominently at the annual Landkey village show on 27th July 2019. Here, Ella and Christian Delacour are photographed in front of their 1950s Nuffield which formed part of a display of vintage tractors. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 28th July 2019 CharlesW10176lg.jpg 450 600 The St Paul's Garden Party, held on 29th June 2019, was a very enjoyable occasion with well over 100 visitors attending. "Soak the Vicar" proved to be one of the most popular attractions with customers queuing at times for the opportunity to toss wet sponges at the "vicar". Revd Shaun was unable to attend but, here, Tom Wilks takes his place as a participant demonstrates the art of soaking the vicar! Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 29th June 2019 CharlesW10175lg.jpg 600 450 The tea-and-scones stall was one of the busiest at the Garden Party on 29th June 2019. Here, Hazel Price and Annemarie de la Cour pause briefly to pose for this photo. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 29th June 2019 CharlesW10174lg.jpg 600 450 The band "ONO" kept visitors to the Garden Party on 29th June 2019 entertained with a range of enjoyable easy-listening music. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 29th June 2019 CharlesW10173lg.jpg 600 450 Michael Gee was kept busy at the plant stall at the Garden Party on 29th June 2019. Here, he helps another customer to select a suitable plant. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 29th June 2019 CharlesW10172lg.jpg 600 450 At the end of the Garden Party on 29th June 2019, Angela Bellamy presented a hamper to the winner of the "English Country Garden" game. Entrants were invited to choose from a selection of well-known gardens across the country at which would be ideal to have a picnic. The winner was a lady called Ruth. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 29th June 2019 CharlesW10171lg.jpg 600 450 Birthday blessings form part of our monthly Family Services and are appreciated by those whose birthday falls within the month when the service is held. Several people came forward for a blessing at our service on 2nd June, as shown in this photo. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 3rd June 2019 CharlesW10170lg.jpg 450 600 Our Easter Sunday service was a joyful occasion and coincided with the 16th birthday of George Wilks, pictured on the right. He is accompanied by Angela Bellamy, who made Easter-themed cakes, as well as Angela's niece, Lottie. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 21st April 2019 CharlesW10169lg.jpg 600 450 Our Lent Lunch on 10th April was held in Landkey village hall and proved to be a very happy and enjoyable occasion - as shown by the smiles all round! Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 10th April 2019 CharlesW10168lg.jpg 450 600 Bob and Jean Loveridge celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on 5th April 2019. The occasion was also celebrated at our Family Service on 7th April with Angela Bellamy drawing inspiration from Bob and Jean to form the subject of her talk which was about the importance of love. Here, Bob and Jean are photographed in front of the altar. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 8th April 2019 CharlesW10167lg.jpg 600 450 Our Mothering Sunday service on 31st March 2019 was led by Reader-in-training Josie Foster (centre). She was ably assisted by the young people present who also distributed daffodils to the ladies in the congregation at the end of the service. Courtesy of Peter Elder, 2nd April 2019 CharlesW10166lg.jpg 450 600 At the end of our service on 24th March 2019, Revd Shaun informed congregation members that he had recently baptised Stan Wilks in the sea at Westward Ho! at Stan's request. Here, Stan (left) is joined by Revd Shaun and by Robert Waldron, who was shortly to be confirmed at St Martin's church in Barton Torquay, where he was baptised. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 24th March 2019 CharlesW10165lg.jpg 450 600 Our Family Service on 3rd March 2019 was a happy occasion and fell on the birthday of Robert Waldron. He received a blessing at the traditional "birthday blessing" part of the service and two cakes were made for the occasion! Thank you, Angela and Margaret, for your efforts! Robert is joined in this picture by Eileen, Angela and Mum, Emma in front of the cakes! Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 3rd March 2019 CharlesW10164lg.jpg 600 450 Our Family Service on 3rd February coincided with Candlemas and (l-r) Joseph Ley, Isabelle Ley and Lizzie Martin all helped by holding candles during the intercessionary prayers. Courtesy of Angela Bellamy, 3rd February 2019 CharlesW10163lg.jpg 450 600 The birthday theme that had been a feature of previous services in January continued on 27th when Angela Bellamy (left) brought cakes in to help celebrate the birthday of Hazel Price (right), as well as the forthcoming 50th wedding anniversary of organist Bob Loveridge and his wife, Jean. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 27th January 2019 CharlesW10162lg.jpg 450 600 The birthdays of several members of our congregation coincided with our service on 20th January. Wendy Steggel (l), Emma Waldron and Bob Loveridge all celebrated theirs on that day, with the help of a cake made for the occasion by Margaret Perryman. Thank you, Margaret! Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 20th January 2019 CharlesW10161lg.jpg 600 450 The first service at St Paul's in 2019 was our Family Service, held on 6th January. As it was Epiphany, Angela Bellamy made the story of the Three Wise Men the subject of her talk to the children. Several members of the congregation whose birthdays fall in January came forward as the service drew to a close to take part in the Birthday Blessing, conducted by Peter Rozzell (centre). These included (l to r), Isabelle Ley, Lizzie Martin, Joseph Ley, Emma Waldron, Hazel Price and Wendy Steggel. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 7th January 2019 CharlesW10160lg.jpg 450 600 The St Paul's Nativity play attracted many people into the church on Sunday 23rd December 2018 and, among them, was a large proportion of children. Angela Bellamy was not short, therefore, of actors for the play which she directed without having had a rehearsal. She did a commendable job, though, and was able to use the many willing helpers at her disposal to retell the story of Jesus' birth. In the picture, members of the "cast" gather around Joseph and Mary (centre) for a photocall. The angels are at the back with shepherds and sheep joining in! Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 23rd December 2018 CharlesW10159lg.jpg 450 600 Coco the donkey was a star attraction at our Nativity Play on Sunday 23rd December 2018. Coco had the important responsibility of bearing Mary, played by Isabelle Ley (seated on Coco in the picture) into the church, assisted by her brother Joseph who played, well, Joseph, of course! Lizzie Martin played the part of an angel and here she joins Coco and Isabelle. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 23rd December 2018 CharlesW10158lg.jpg 600 450 The Carols by Candlelight service, held on 20th December 2018, was enjoyed by regular and occasional churchgoers alike, with most of the pews being filled for the occasion. This blurred image captures, perhaps, some of the magical atmosphere of a carol service, with real candles adding to the feel. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 21st December 2018