​Christmas Concert  Saturday 14 December 2024
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A jolly concert took place in the Chapel with singing of Carols,  music, memories of childhood Christmasses narrated by Steve Brenchley,  a skit performed by Margaret Wilmot and John Callaghan ably assisted by the narrator Steve.  John sang solo and unaccompanied Gaudete in Latin, which was appropriate on the eve of Gaudete (Rejoice) Sunday, the third Sunday in Advent. Eric Johnstone played the organ and piano. Just under 70 people attended with refreshments of drinks, biscuits and mince pies served in the interval. 
Photos curtesy of Philip Bissett and D Evans

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 A few mishaps in the Chapel .......  The crib figures were damaged this year, when someone 'kindly' put them away in January with not much care! They have been used for many many years without a mishap, and were retouched and cleaned by a member of St Theresa's when the Chapel was closed for the building of the Museum.  A shepherd and his sheep were decapitated, the donkey lost an ear and poor St Joseph's hand was crushed! 
​ However they have all received healing. 
In the meantime following instructions to light the decorative Christmas 'candles' for visitors,  someone tried to light a battery operated plastic 'T' light, melting it completely and its plastic 'glass' looking flame. They didn't try just ONE,  they tried to light FOUR !  They  really do walk among us !! Needless to say , Margaret, our verger, bought some more and the decorative 'candles' work really well when the battery is switched on!!  Definitely a Noddy's guide is needed , Margaret!
 There is a very attractive display, by the Friends of the Chapel, of toys, books and games of the 40s and 50s. Some visitors recently recognised the unusual card game ( bottom right) and played it in the Chapel to the amusement of the volunteer on duty.

Chri​stmas Concert Saturday 16 December 2023 

The Christmas concert was very well attended as pews and chairs were completely full. Carols were sung, poems were read and there was a funny skit on the 12 Days of Christmas. Eric our organist and pianist accompanied the singing and played a lovely piece by Chopin called 'Raindrops' on the piano.  Tea and mince pies were enjoyed at the interval and £240 was collected for the Veterns Association. 

​It was a most enjoyable event and the first Christmas Concert or Carol Service held in the Chapel for several years. We are very grateful to our Verger and Secretary of the FSGC, Margaret Wilmot, for arranging this excellent event.
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                                         Sue Brenchley  
                                                     Eric Johnstone
                                  John and Margaret
                                 Paul Grant Chairman of the FSGC
  John Callaghan and Margaret Wilmot '12 Days of Christmas'.
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​St George's Chapel's engraved vases
Photos curtesy of P Bisset, D Evans, J Oliver
                                                                                       Christmas 2020
​The Chapel was decorated for Christmas and on display were
​1940s Christmas decorations, cards and gifts.

Fourth Sunday of Advent 22nd December 2019


The Sunday service for the last Sunday in Advent was Holy Communion  and the minister was Reverend Diana Coutts.  Several people had travelled a long distance to attend service and it was nice to see old friends who had made the journey to attend.

The fourth candle on the  Advent candle stand  was lit during a prayer.  As there would not be  a service on Christmas Day, the Christmas Candle, was lit as well. The crib was blessed and the youngest person in the Chapel participated in the blessing.

​​Reverend Diana gave an amusing and memorable Christmas sermon about Christ's coming and a school nativity play she had organised ago.
The Chapel has been beautifully decorated by Margaret Wilmot and Leslee Robbens. Tony, a Friend of the Chapel and Museum Volunteer has provided a CD player.  Carols are playing in the background and the music enhances the Christmas atmosphere.
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Advent Sunday.

The Advent candle stand on Advent Sunday, 1st December.