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Tea & Harmony - August 2010
Nearly 40 ladies and
gentlemen came along to the Community Hall at All Saints
on Wednesday 4th August for Tea, friendship and a lot of
dancing! Many didn't know each other when they
arrived but soon started chatting, getting to know
each other and even re-kindling friendships from many
years ago.
Most of our guests were over
70 years and from in and around the Parish of All Saints. They shared tea, coffee, sandwiches and
cakes (served by the impeccably dressed waitressing
service!) then were entertained by Peter Duneclift's
beautiful voice (many songs they joined in with) then
danced, ending in the conga - something most of us
imagined would happen!! We had music provided by
Dave Mace and His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Clive Smitheram spent the afternoon with everyone, joining in
many of the songs.
Our guests had the chance to
speak with Louise from Age Concern to pick her brain on
any issues they may have and for Louise to give some
tips and All Saints Rev. Paul Bond, who chatted with
everyone throughout the afternoon.
Anne Brown and Fiona
Scullion, the masterminds of the afternoon said it was
brilliant to see so many people enjoying themselves - who knows where this may
lead!
Music on the Meadow 2010.
Once
again The Lord smiled on us. What started out as a chilly
and overcast day turned into a glorious sunny afternoon with
crowds of people enjoying themselves.
The
morning Praise Service was lively, with good music and a
superb sketch courtesy of David & Christine Ryland,
members of All Saints. The
Korean Church sang beautifully to everyone in both Korean
and English language, which added to the splendour of their
voices.
The
transformation into the afternoon Music Festival whereby the
residents of West Ewell were entertained by 11 splendid acts; from harps
to rock bands! The Meadow was packed, everyone seemed to
enjoy the event and the refreshments, ices, BBQ, Beer Tent &
children’s activity corner went well.
We all
hope that West Ewell enjoyed the day, seeing their family,
friends or just relaxing at All Saints' 2010 Music on the
Meadow.
Andy
Hayward
Take a snapshot look at some of the photos of the day
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The Rev. Ian Whitham leading the children of All
Saints'
Junior Church (and the congregation) in a
very lively song!
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The little ones from Junior Church singing their
hearts out. |
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The service was supported by the
Steve Whitehouse band, who provided the music. |
| Our Korean friends who worship at
All Saints singing most beautifully a couple of
hymns. |
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James (All Saints and one of Music on the
Meadow's Organist and Keyboard support) with
daughter Alicia singing his heart out with
the rest
of the congregation. |
| The Mayor, Councillor Clive
Smitheram and Mayoress, his wife Gill, thoroughly
enjoying themselves.
Clive and Gill have been regular worshippers at
All Saints for more than 30 years. |
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The BBQs were a great hit - Ian's making
sure it's all cooked
to perfection! |
| And Nick and John provided the sound
for the day. |
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And, for the afternoon's
entertainment........ |
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The Elastic Band - Gilly,
Jeff and Ian could be family members they
work so
closely together. It was great to hear
their music, especially
as most of
the songs were their own compositions. |
| The concentration of the local
people who came along - some had come to the morning
service and stayed on, others heard the
entertainment and just came along and stayed! |
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A Trio of Harps - Three very talented, young,
harp players
entertained everyone with a variety of
popular tunes, as
you've never heard them played. |
| Rev. Ian Whitham enjoying himself
chatting with everyone. |
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St. Clement's Songsters entertained the
gathering with a wide
range of songs from the shows,
their singing and dancing up
to scratch, as usual! |
| The crowds gathered, the weather got
sunnier and warmer and everyone relaxed, enjoying
the entertainment. |
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Jamie puzzled
and enthralled us all by his
magical talent - his
Magic
Circle friends would have been very proud of him. |
| Little Saints Pre-School children
were here, once again, singing a selection of songs,
learnt especially for the day. |
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All That Jazz! Laura and Josh,
talented saxophonists and
members of All Saints youth group
Substance delighted us
all with a selection of
great Jazz numbers. |
| As always, Danetree School choir
performed a selection of fun songs, well rehearsed,
their hard work paying off. |
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Andy Hayward with his grandson, who masterminded
the
whole event, supported by Ian, Richard and Sue
(his wife) |
| West Ewell Infant School is no
stranger to All Saints. They sang many of
their favourite songs. |
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Well what a fine group of chaps from local
churches. They sang
their songs, which were
joined in by many. |
| Sarah Coulam, our own
semi-professional Soprano, used her beautiful voice
to entertained us with a mix of traditional ballads,
fine arias and popular songs. |
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Copy & Paste - a young band, gaining
an every increasing young
fan base ended the day
off. Since the Music on the Meadow,
they have
won the local 'Battle of the Bands' competition! |
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