Christmas Celebration at St. Christopher’s Church 7th December 2023
Despite a wet and windy evening, St Christopher’s was full of supporters and friends for our annual festive celebration with music, poems and carols.
The Winterbourne Singers treated us once again to a wonderful range of songs with a Christmas theme. Millie MacDonald’s charming solos fitted the Christmas mood perfectly and Annabelle Doolan’s harp solos were magnificent. In the spirit of a Christmas event there were memorable readings too from our Ambassadors Margaret Barlow and Malcolm Carter and Trustee, Dr Mark Hurst. We heard from St. Luke’s gospel, a moving poem about dementia called ‘Remember Me’ and the thought provoking ‘Story of a Star’ with kind permission from Richard Everett. The audience played their part and were in fine voice for the carols.
Anne Downing, Chair of the Trustees gave words of thanks to all who had contributed to making the evening such an enjoyable event and also to everyone in our community. Your donations, encouragement and support make a significant contribution to the facilities and activities that the Hunter Centre can offer those living with dementia.
Rev Chris Bessant gave a closing blessing and the celebration continued with a very sociable time over mince pies and mulled wine.
Our thanks to all who joined us and to the church and organist.