A year in the life of St. Mary's Church, Weeford, Staffordshire

1. 2012
A year at St Mary’s, Weeford

2. March
Sunday afternoon tea at the magnificent Swinfen Hall
with entertainment by the Lichfield Cathedral School
Youth Choir in aid of our heating appeal. Many thanks to
Mrs Wiser her staff at Swinfen Hall and the extremely
talented young people who entertained us.

3. March
Poses for the mothers plus pre-dinner
drinks and nibbles after the service.

4. May
A concert in church by talented local guitarist Ron
Thomas we enjoyed everything from Beatles to
Bach, and Gershwin to Cole Porter – plus a glass or
two of wine and some very nice nibbles.

5. May, June & December
Many thanks to the management & staff of the
Hollybush Little Hay for hosting and donating
the prizes for our Reverends Revenge Quiz
Nights – really enjoyable community events.

6. July
We welcomed the ever popular Credo
Singers back for a concert

7. September
Getting ready for the Autumn Fair in the
Churchyard

8. While the Duck Race along the stream in the
grounds of the Old Schoolhouse Restaurant
rounded off a lovely day

9. Harvest Festival – as always a very
popular and well attended service
that was rounded off with a bring
and share supper

10. October
The Bridge Drive at the Oat Barn, Packington was
a very popular and enjoyable occasion

11. November
Another concert in church that was greatly enjoyed
by all. This time by the acclaimed Wolverhampton
Orpheas Male Voice Choir.

12. The Christingle service was greatly enjoyed by
the 80 or so people who attended – even
though the Christingles came in kit form. The
highlight was an impromptu solo by 12 year
old Lauren Southall wonderful stuff!

13. 6 Baptisms
Also at St Mary’s…..

14. 18 weddings and a further 2
Blessings of Marriage – really happy
occasions

15. Many thanks to our very
talented ladies who made
such a brilliant job of the
flower arrangements for
many of these occasions

16. But sadly…..
4 Funerals…

17. Meanwhile – after
nearly 20 years of
freezing winters, we
finally installed a
brand new boiler
and heating system –
pure luxury!

18. We also mended the
path, repaired the
entrance doors and
the stairs to the bell
tower and installed a
new ramp in the
aisle.
We are really proud
of what we have
done for our little
church!