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Previous News Items & Photos, - 2009
A SNOWY CHURCH AND PRIORY AT CHRISTMAS 2009
A sudden blast of winter gripped most of the country just before Christmas 2009. James Pearson was out with his camera and managed to take some superb views of the Priory Church and Priory ruins in a wintry setting.
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A BARBECUE FOR THE JUNIOR CHOIR, - 26 SEPTEMBER 2009
After the wedding on Saturday 26th September, a BBQ was held
in the Rectory garden for the Junior Choir, which the Senior Choir also attend
in support. It was a glorious sunny day and Sue and Michael Neale did a great
job cooking sausages and burgers. Rita Bennett gave the children soapy bubbles
to blow, which they all enjoyed.
Graham Toft has been training the Junor Choir and Paul Allen has been giving
his support at the rehearsals before weddings. The children have sung at baptisms
as well as at weddings, and it is great to see their enthusiasm.
Photographs and story by Rosemary Murgatroyd.
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THE WORLD'S BIGGEST COFFEE MORNING, - 25 SEPTEMBER 2009
Bolton Abbey Village Hall was the setting for the Macmillan Cancer Relief's Coffee Morning. 25th September was the day that theThe World's Biggest Coffee Morning was held throughout the United Kingdom. The Bolton Abbey event was once again a great success & it was again jointly organised by the Bolton Abbey Estate and the Priory Church.
The event raised £885.00, which was £22.55 more than in 2008. Well done all concerned.
Photographs by James Pearson.
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THE SUMMER FETE, - 31 AUGUST 2009
Despite high winds and the ever lurking rain, which fortunately did not arrive, huge crowds turned out for this year's Priory Fete. The Fete was opened by the Revd James Turnbull and we are most gratefull to the Duke of Devonshire for once again allowing the Fete to be held on his lawn.
Photos by Roesmary Murgatroyd & James Pearson.
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THE PARISH PARTY, - 14 JUNE 2009
The Priory Church held its annual Parish Party today. This took
place in glorious weather and was very much enjoyed by all who attended. The
food for the party were provided by Priory folk and the arrangements organised
by Barbara Hopkinson & Anna Hartley together with many other helpers.
Photographs by James Pearson
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EASTER AT THE PRIORY CHURCH, - APRIL 2009
James Pearson has taken a series of photographs showing decorations in the Priory Church, and the Priory Church itself, this Easter
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CHOIR’S FAREWELL TO MIKE MURPHY, - 13 FEBRUARY 2009
(Photos by Rosemary Murgatroyd)
On Friday 13th February, members of the Priory choir and their partners held a dinner at the Priest’s House, Bardon, in honour of Mike Murphy who is leaving his post as organist and choirmaster to move to pastures new. The dinner was a convivial occasion offering choir members a rare opportunity to meet socially, and so experiences were shared and tales told in a happy atmosphere reflected in the joyous décor of the restaurant that was already prepared for Valentine’s Day. Good company, good food and good surroundings were the order of the day!
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SNOW COMES TO THE PRIORY, - 2 FEBRUARY 2009
A sudden blast of winter gripped most of the country on 2 February 2009. Undeterred, James Pearson was out with his camera and managed to take some superb views of the Priory and Priory Church with a mantle of snow.
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THE REVD. JOHN BENNETT ORDAINED AT THE PRIORY CHURCH, 4 JANUARY 2009
(Photo and story by James Pearson)
The Revd John Bennett was ordained as a Deacon on 4th January at the Priory Church by the former Archbishop of York, The Revd David Hope. The sermon was preached by Bishop John Flack, son-in -law of Canon Maurice Slaughter.
It is believed that this is the first time that a an ordination has been carried out at the Priory Church since the reformation. The Revd John Bennett has now joined the ministry at the Priory Church.
The Revd John Bennett