East Garston

ALL SAINTS' CHURCH

Coordinated to be part of a whole village programme, the Jubilee celebrations at All Saints Church, were different in so much as they provided an opportunity for giving thanks for the Queen’s Life of Dedication and Duty, by being reflective in mood as well as informative.

On the approach to the church, a Chelsea Flower Show style Jubilee garden had been specially constructed - with a fountain flowing into a well, a herb garden and a screened vegetable plot. This was a very ambitious project indeed, but it worked beautifully.

Inside the church, the window sills were adorned with floral displays, predominantly white to signify the Diamond element of the weekend celebrations. A photographic exhibition and commercially produced publications, gave us all an insight into the Queen's 60 year reign.

The Church exhibition was open on Saturday from 2-30pm to 5pm, with afternoon tea served in the Churchyard

On Sunday morning at 9.00am a 30 minute Community Service was held in church, offering prayers of thanksgiving for the Queen and her family along with appropriate hymns. The String Ensemble from Patricia Glover’s Active Music Club played for us once again. Coffee was served following the end of the service itself.

After the service on Sunday, there were further opportunities to take in the exhibition, and to enjoy the Jubilee Garden,
both of which remained open until 11am.

As a finale on Tuesday evening, wine and canapés were the order of the day with one final chance to enjoy the garden
for just another hour or two.

For a more detailed report with many more photos please visit the church pages.
in the meantime I hope you will enjoy my short film of the Jubilee garden.
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Photos on this page :
Martin Wright : Ken Tarbox

Video filmed, edited and produced by Ken Tarbox

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