St. James' Day Walk 2008 |
On St James' Day, 25th July, about 15 of us and Monty the dog walked the 9 miles to join another St James' Church, at Holt, where we were greeted with a lovely tea. After joining them for a St James' Day eucharist we enjoyed a welcome supper of fish and chips. One of our pilgrims had an unfortunate fall, injuring her knee, at an early stage of the walk, but received her cerificate next day, as she most certainly had completed her pilgrimage in heart and soul! |
Pilgrimage from Old Sarum |
On Saturday, 12th July, we joined parishes from around the diocese to celebrated 750 years since our Cathedral was begun. The day began at Old Sarum, on the site of the earlier cathedral, from where we all walked in pilgrimage to the Close for an open-air service. All the Sudanese bishops and their wives joined us and added a bit of African colour and rhythm to the occasion! Bp Peter and his wife came and joined us. |
Visit of Bishop Peter Munde |
Bishop Peter Munde and his wife Margaret with a group of parishoners following his visit to Alderholt ahead of the Lambeth Conference. All 24 bishops of the Episcopal Church of the Sudan spent a week in Salisbury Diocese, cementing the friendships forged during the 35 years since a link was established between our diocese and Sudan.
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Roll Out the Barrel |
At St James' we like to (metaphorically) 'roll the barrel out' for all our wedding couples...! At the wedding recently of Denis and Heather Castle Vicar Philip used this visual aid to reflect on the wedding at Cana in Galilee (see John 2) : hence this unusual photo for the album!
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Daffodils in the Churchyard |
As seen on TV! |
Crazy Race Night |
Saturday, 23rd February. Alderholt Village Hall - or was it Ascot? - was filled to capacity for a Crazy Race Night. Compered by AFC Bournemouth's match-day announcer, Michael Botto, you could place a punt on some thrilling, keenly-contested races prepared on film: which toy car will cross the carpet first? which toaster will pop up last? which member of the congregation will be last to stay awake in the vicar's sermon?
There was an interlude for an auction of promises, some provided by local businesses, others by members of our Church youth group ('Vestry Group') and this was expertly conducted by professinal auctioneer, Amy Brenan.
A great night, some great hats - and a great result: just over £1000 to help support the youth work being carried out by St James' Church. Thanks, everyone, for your support!
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Christmas 2007 |
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Teddy Bears' Picnic |
On Sunday 9th September we held a Teddy Bears' Picnic for all our recently baptised and other children from Little Jims and Jim's Pilgrims.
Our Vestry Group for those aged 10 plus had some silly games and a Teddy Bears' talent contest.
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Historic Churches' Trust Cycle Ride & Walk |
Nearly 40 members of St James' took part in either cycling or walking in aid of the Historic Churches' Trust on September 8th. Here are the cyclists starting from Drusilla's pub at Horton. 30 miles and 11 Churches later they returned with the walkers for a cream tea.
Are they lost or have they lost the others?
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