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News & Photos
This page will be used to keep you informed of events that are about to happen, or have happened, in connection with the Priory. Photographs that are associated with events at the priory Church will be found on these pages.
Please remember to keep an eye on the website for the Friends of Bolton Priory which regularly posts photographs of events, including social gatherings and outings involving the Friends. The Friends' website also keeps you informed on more general activities involving the Priory Church, and any special Church Services which may be held there.
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PRIORY CHRISTMAS, - ADVENT 2011 to CANDLEMAS 2012.
The Rector writes
The Friends launched a strong Advent Service on the 27th November with strong readings, moving hymns and a generous repast in the Boyle Room to follow. Thereafter preparations proceeded apace with the parish admin team working on extra and revised orders of service for the many services with choir rehearsals and performances at the Devonshire Arms Country Hotel and in the Priory Church.
The choir managed an annual dinner at the refurbished Crescent Hotel which was enjoyed by all. Andy and Lucy Carr and their team decorated the Christmas Tree, Joan Mason and her team prepared 240 Christingles ( 3600 separate hand operations), Louise Black with her team prepared the great floral displays, Stephen Murgatroyd and his sidesmen managed lighting and extinguishing candles as well as administering the collections of alms and offerings. Matt Hey managed the difficult and contentious work of car parking.
Extra parochial services such as Roaming carols and Come and Sing were well supported and indicate a lively sense of community in prayer and song out with the usual Sunday congregation.
The weather was mild 8 degrees + as opposed to 8 degrees -, no wonder some snow drops are up on the Rectory Lawn. Congregations, like those nationally in Cathedrals and greater Churches as well as small country Churches, were higher than before.
For some photographs of the Priory Christmas, taken by James Pearson and Rosemary Murgatroyd, please select the image below. The photos are presented in the form of a slide show.
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THE PRIORY WELCOME TEAM VISIT TO CHATSWORTH, 2011
Christmas Decorations at Chatsworth.
The Welcome Team and their friends were given a warm welcome
by the Duchess and her Head Housekeeper, who was the mastermind behind the
decorations. The theme this year was traditional Christmas carol,s and we
were all amazed at the splendour with which these were portrayed. There were
stunning contributions from the local schools, especially the lavish (and
very realistic) Christmas dinner, made of salt dough, set out in the State
Dining Room.
The sunny afternoon gave the energetic ones amongst us the chance to stroll
through the grounds and admire the beautiful autumn colour.
Liz Higgins
For some photographs of this visit, all taken by Margaret Cody, please select the image below. The photos are presented in the form of a slide show.
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REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY, 13 NOVEMBER
Below are three photos taken at our Rememberance Service on
Sunday 13 November 2011. Displayed on the altar was a portable Padre's altar
that was used in the trenches in the first World War.
We had a most moving service with the rector preaching an excellent sermon
to a packed Priory Church.
James Pearson read out the names of those who lost their lives in the two World Wars.
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THE ANNUAL FETE & THE WORLD'S BIGGEST COFFEE MORNING, - LATEST
The figures for the money raised by the Fête & also
the World's Biggest Coffee Morning have just been announced. They are;
The 2011 Summer Fete......£8,515.
This is a new record sum!.
The World's Biggest Coffee Morning....£1,066.08
Many congratulations to all those who helped or who took part.
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THE WORLD'S BIGGEST COFFEE MORNING, - IN AID OF MACMILLAN CANCER RELIEF, 30 SEPTEMBER 2011
On a most beautiful day in glorious sunshine, Bolton Abbey Village Hall was the venue for this years Biggest Coffee Morning run jointly by the Bolton Abbey Estate & the Priory Church.
This was a most successful morning's event with generous support from those who attended. To date we do not have the total amount raised on behalf of this most worthy event, but watch this space!
James Pearson took some photos of the Coffee Morning. These are presented in the form of a slide show, which can be viewed by selecting the thumbnail image below.
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THE SUMMER FETE, 29 AUGUST 2011
The previous two days saw us with heavy rain & high winds.
Not what we wanted for our annual Fete!
However, the power of prayer prevailed and on the day of the Fete the weather
was kinder to us.
This year's Fete was opened by the Countess of Burlington. The Duke and Duchess of Devonshire were also present.
A large number of people visited the Fete, which was probably
the best yet. Hopefully they have been generous and spent plenty of money.
We shall know in due course.
Congratulations to Chairman Colin Crabtree and his team for the excellent
organisation, and to the many Priory folk who gave generously of their time
manning the many stalls. It was a most excellent and enjoyable afternoon &
the rain held off until just before the end.
Our grateful thanks to the Duke of Devonshire for once again allowing us to hold the event on his lawn. Well done everyone.
James Pearson took some photos of the Fete. These are presented in the form of a slide show, which can be viewed by selecting the thumbnail image below.
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FAREWELL TO CHRIS AND MOLLY DAVIDSON
The morning service on 31st July proved to be a sad but at the same time a joyful occasion as the Priory Church bade farewell to Chris & Molly Davidson.
This lovely couple have been stalwart members of the congregation for over thirty years. Chris (now 101 years old) & Molly have decided to move to Brighton and be closer to their family.
Following the service, a farewell party for them was held on
the rectory lawn. The Revd James Turnbull wished them every happiness in their
new home and said how much we would miss them both. On behalf of the congregation
he presented them with a painting of the Priory. God speed & may you both
enjoy the sunny clime in your new home.
JVBP
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THE PRIORY SCHOOL OF EARLY MUSIC, BOLTON ABBEY, WHARFEDALE
Courses in liturgical Early Music are being initiated at the former Augustinian Priory Church at Bolton Abbey in Wharfedale. The one-day courses will cover Plainsong (the Gregorian Chant of the English Church) and polyphony of the Renaissance and Reformation. Some courses will examine the general nature of plainsong or polyphony, and some will be directed towards the repertoire for specific feasts or seasons as a possible preparation for performance in members’ churches. Whilst the courses are essentially for singers or choir directors, anyone with an interest in the subject will be welcome to attend. Each course will end with a short Vespers or Compline in the Priory Church.
It is hoped these courses will be regular enough to be the foundation of a Priory School of Early Music, perhaps also incorporating a recorder and/or viols consort performing concert as well as liturgical music.
The first course will be on Saturday 22 October and will be a preparation for Advent, looking at the Advent Prose, the Sequence and the Great ‘O’ Antiphons, along with Palestrina’s Matin Responsory and Gibbons’ “This is the record of John”.
Full details, including accommodation details for extra-diocesan members are available from: philip.baxter@bnc.oxon.org
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Our New Organist and Choirmaster
Philip Baxter joins the Priory as our new Organist and Choirmaster
from the beginning of July.
He has held many such positions in this country and abroad, although his first
appointment was for a number of years at St. Margaret's, Ilkley. He has been
an Oxford University College Fellow, and whilst Deputy Director of Education
in the Diocese of Salisbury wrote the book "Sarum Use : the Ancient Customs
of Salisbury" on the medieval liturgy in that cathedral.
Philip comes to the Priory with ambitions to enhance its musical reputation even further. We welcome him and wish him every success.
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Two Presentations in the Priory Church, 26 June 2011
At the morning service on Sunday 26th June, two presentations
were made.
The first was made to Caitlyn Mitchell, by the retiring choir master, Paul
Allan who presented Caitlyn with the Light Blue level awarded under the RSCM
voice &training scheme.
The second presentation was made to our retiring organist on his last day
at the Priory Church by the Revd James Turnbull. James thanked Paul for all
that he has done for the Priory, and on behalf of the congregation presented
Paul with a gift. In his response Paul then thanked everyone and said how
much he had enjoyed his two years at the Priory.
James Pearson took some photos of these presentations. To see larger versions of each image, simply select one, then close the window that opens by clicking anywhere inside it.
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Paul Allan and the Revd James Turnbull |
Caitlyn Mitchell and Paul Allan |
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Caitlyn Mitchell |
Paul Allan responding after his presentation |
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The Choir's Leaving Party for the Organist and Choir Master, - 12 June 2011
A very happy party, symbolising the time with us of the organist and Choir Master, Paul Allan, was held at a choir member's home on Sunday, 12 June, two weeks before Paul leaves.
Despite the happiness and camaraderie there was an underlying feeling of sadness that such a productive, satisfying and fulfilling association was going to end. From the beginning Paul has accurately assessed the capabilities of the choir and has brought out hidden depths of musicianship by his expertise and his friendly and caring character. The choir will be particularly sad to see him leave us as was expressed in a moving speech by Lionel Goodenough and, in poetic form by John Sheard. (See below)
A gift of an old print of the Priory Church with a cheque was presented by Rosemary Murgatroyd. Paul responded by saying that he too was saddened that the association was going to end but family arrangements had taken precedence. As all at the Priory know Paul has been very ably supported in all he has done by his wife Lesley and all the family. We have often had the benefit too of their son Seth as a member of the bass line in the choir. The family are moving permanently to Scotland and we wish them happiness and contentment in their new home. The occasion was concluded as the company shared a drink from an appropriate vessel bearing in mind the Scottish connection. This was from a Quaich or drinking cup used as a cup of friendship in the Highland of Scotland, an appropriate vessel in view of the Allan family's projected destination.
The Reverend James Turnbull
Photos of the party are presented in the form of a slide show, which can be viewed by selecting the thumbnail image below.
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Paul Allan - by John M Sheard – Choir
member since 1979
I would like to tell you a story,
Of a man who gained honour and fame,
He played the organ magnificently,
Paul Allan, that was his name.
He caused the Choir to work so well,
They liked what they were doing, and were praised,
His distinctive instruction, with a smile on his face,
Made us the happiest choir, and our standard was raised.
The music came weekly he’d produced from his home,
And there were times, of course, when some notes were not right,
Well if he didn’t accept it, we didn’t make a fuss,
And we certainly did not make a fight.
The challenge he gave us was doing us good,
And the Church had more music each day,
All the choir thank this man for all that he did,
And offer him every good wish on his way.
The choir are so sorry he has to move on,
But Thank Him for All He Has Done,
And although we shall miss his instruction so much,
I hope the Scots will now share in his FUN.
The Parish Party, 12 June 2011
The annual summer Parish Buffet Lunch Party was held after Sunday morning worship on 12th June. It was well attended and the rain held off, - but only just! Our thanks to all those who provided the food, and congratulations to the organisers, Michael & Susan Neal.
James Pearson took some photos of the party. These are presented in the form of a slide show, which can be viewed by selecting the thumbnail image below.
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The King James II Bible at Bolton Priory, 1611 - 2011
On Friday evening, 3 June, the Priory Church launched a display of the King James Bible. The slide show below illustrates some of the photographs details on display, plus visitors looking at the display boards later on in the week.
James Pearson took some photos of this display. These are presented in the form of a slide show, which can be viewed by selecting the thumbnail image below.
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Preparations have been underway for Holy Week at the Priory
Church. Betty Nelmes once again organised a splendid morning when twenty folk
gathered in the Boyle room to make four hundred palm crosses for Easter.
Guiding has started for the summer months & will continue until the end
of October
In the run up to Holy week and Easter we have enjoyed some glorious weather,
which has brought many visitors to the Priory Church.
Some of the photographs may appear to be the same, but try & spot the
difference.
We wish you all a Happy Easter.
James Pearson took some photos during Holy Week, including the making of the palm crosses. These are presented in the form of a slide show, which can be viewed by selecting the thumbnail image below.
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Alison Tootell, - Artist in Residence
Alison Tootell has been the resident student artist at the Priory Church for the past three years. She held an exhibition of her work in the tower between 8 - 10 April. The words below are by Alison, and describe her work and the exhibition.
For a slide show of photos of the Exhibition in the tower, -
all photos by James Pearson, select the thumbnail image of Alison (above).
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