ASTONISHING GIFT

We have a new sound system, thanks to the generosity of a kind man who bought it for us. It cost approx £15,000 and has just been installed. The old system had been in since the 1960s. The new system is amazing. Not only is the spoken word so very much clearer but we also have the ability to play back music from laptop, MP3 player or ipod.. the dubbed in laughter after the psalm at evensong will be a real hit, I am sure.

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PRE LUNCH DRINK ENDS IN DISAPPOINTMENT

On 3rd January a handful of friends were invited by Richard and Judy Barber for pre lunch drinks.

Thank you Judy for the lovely savouries and most generous hospitality.

The only let down was that right at the end those of us who were left were palmed off by Richard with some cruddy Champagne cognac that was 130 years past its sell by date. How rude! Seriously, thank you Richard for sharing a tasting experience with us that we will savour for a life time x

JOINT CAROL SERVICE WITH HMP LATCHMERE

The carol service this year was a great success. The church was packed to capacity and it was a great joy to share the occasion with the Governor, Chaplains and Prisoners from Latchmere Prison. It was nice to welcome too, HRH Princess Alexandra, our MP, and the mayor of Richmond.

Pictured are One of the Chaplains, the Reverend Graham Cocking, plus Henry and Simon.

The music was excellent, the choir on form and the congregational singing second to none.

During the rehearsal we also had opportunity to say thank you to Jenny Wendy and Evelyn for all their hard work.

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GET YER COAT LUV

Well well well - yet another party, this time for the choir. and first prize in the fancy dress competition went to our beloved Doreen for capturing that 1950s look perfectly. Well done Doreen. We love you!

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Brrrrrrrrrrrrrr its Frrrrrrrrrrezin cold

Did you see that snow flurry this morning? You had to be up and out very early to catch it because it had all melted by breakfast time.

Incidentally, you wont belive this but I also saw an enormous fairy jet washing the slabs outside the church early this morning too. what a day!

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WE HAVE SEEN HIS FLASHING TIE IN THE EAST AND HAVE COME TO WORSHIP WITH HIM

The staff christmas party got off to a swing and the tempo was set by Henry who completely ignored the dress code and arrived sporting an outrageous flashing tie. Grave concerns have been expressed by several people about Henry, who was acting somewhat off beam and completely out of (his usually quite sober) character.

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CHRISTMAS IS COMING

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AMAZING! Only 13 singing days left til Christmas - will the choir be ready? This year 53 people from Saint Andrew's have made a Christmas Choir. What an inspiration! Please pray for us, as there is only one rehearsal left. The Vicar is trying to sing the TENOR line. Several choir members have offered three FIVERS if he will just move his lips and stop the sound coming out. Sorry guys - its going to cost you more than that.