For pictures from earlier events, see our Resources page here.
On this page (click on one for details):
Men’s outing to Wychwood Brewery, January 20th 2012
Pillar Box jumping early on Christmas morning 2011
Beer and Carols at the Star & Garter on Thursday 15th December 2011
Craft Group Christmas lunch on Tuesday 14th December 2011
FIRs Christmas lunch on Tuesday 13th December 2011
St Mark’s holds a Christmas Feast for 112 people! Also on Sunday 11th December 2011
St Mark’s stages its Nativity Extravaganza on Sunday 11th December 2011
Sidney Tyrrell marries Andy Syson at St Mark’s on Friday 9th December 2011
Bishop John leads our special service for Guide Dogs (and owners) on Sunday 27th November 2011
Steve Hood leads our Hot Topic on St Paul’s Cathedral, Sunday 13th November 2011
Church Army service, Saturday 12th November 2011
Small Group Leaders’ Training Day, Saturday 12th November 2011
For earlier events, click here.
| Some of the men from St Mark’s travelled to Witney to enjoy a tour of Marston’s Wychwood Brewery, and sample several traditional ales. | ^ Top ^ |
Nick and Harvey enjoy a joke and a pint...
...Ty and Paul likewise...
...then we're all ears for the tour of the brewery.
| The traditional event ‘Jumping over the Pillar Box in Beverley Road’ continued this year, with Martyn Jackson giving the speech. | ^ Top ^ |
| Beer and Carols – an excellent mixture for this time of year! Lots of people came and joined in singing, led by St Mark’s musicians. | ^ Top ^ |
- Mulled wine and mince pies went down very well.
A blazing fire was welcome on a chilly evening.
Peter and Claire shared the keyboard and Steve led some rousing singing.
| The Craft Group had an excellent Christmas lunch in the Lounge (photos by Barry). | ^ Top ^ |
| Lucy did us proud with an excellent Christmas lunch, ably assisted by Sarah, Les and Michael in the kitchen. | ^ Top ^ |
| Liz and Andy’s Small Group hosted a Christmas Feast – and 112 people came! It was a great success all round. | ^ Top ^ |
Nikki Hill was sharing the cooking with...
Sarah Jackson. Well done both!
| Our annual Nativity presentation (written by Paul Manuel) was a great success, with a cast of – scores. | ^ Top ^ |
| Sidney Tyrrell marries Andy Syson in a very full church on Friday 9th December. The reception was held in an hotel in Weston-under-Wetherley. | ^ Top ^ |
| Bishop John led this special service on behalf of GDBA. | ^ Top ^ |
| Our Hot Topic for November was concerned with the protesters at St Paul’s Cathedral. | ^ Top ^ |
Steve Hood chaired the debate.
Over 60 came to hear the arguments and ask questions.
David, Andy and Mark each spoke from a different viewpoint (church, protester and banker).
| Church Army service in church, with CEO Mark Russell on Saturday evening 12th November. | ^ Top ^ |
Mark Russell, CEO of Church Army.
Roger Horseley, Church Army, St Margaret's Whitnash.
| Small Group Leaders’ Training day on Saturday 12th November was led by Laurence Singlehurst from Cell UK. | ^ Top ^ |
Laurence Singlehurst from Cell UK led the day.
Over 30 attended, from local churches.
Susan served us food and drinks all day - thank you!
There were good resources to look through and buy.