Heritage Day
Thank you to everyone who came along and supported our Heritage Day on Saturday 7 September 2024.
There were many stories and memories from people revisiting the place of their baptism or wedding. Visitors searched the baptism, marriage and burial records and had the opportunity to browse through albums of photographs and articles from the past; more time for reflection and reminiscing. For some it was their first visit to our beautiful church. Whatever the case it was lovely to be able to welcome them to St Botolph’s Church.
The beautiful church vestments were on display; purple, white, gold, red and green.
There was an opportunity to follow the way of the cross with our Stations Of The Cross prints by Adolfo Pérez Esquivel of Argentina (Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, 1980).
Did you know that during the War of the Roses there was a Battle of Ferrybridge? It was the day before the Battle of Towton. Details were on display.
Thank you to everyone who helped by being stewards in church, serving refreshments and running stalls. A splendid effort. Donations and sales meant that we raised £120 for the clock appeal, £195 for church funds and £30 for the Prince of Wales Hospice.
Summer Concert at St Botolph’s Church
On Friday 28th June at 5pm we had a wonderful concert to raise funds for the Renovation of the church clock.
It was a great success and a varied programme. The evening began with Womersley Community Hand Bells who played 3 different, beautiful tunes including one from Japan entitled Peace.
This was followed by our soloist, Janice, who sang some lovely pieces including Panis Angelicus, Clare Benedictus, Ave Verum Corpus, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Changes Everything and a favourite from Elvis, Can’t Help Falling In Love with You.
Our own church organist, Daniel played the wonderful piece, Aida by Verdi.
Grahaeme, with his guitar, brought the concert to a lively conclusion entertaining us with traditional songs from Scotland and Ireland.
We then adjourned to the Parish Room for delicious refreshments. We would like to thank Iryna and her daughter, Marta, who helped to set up the parish rooms and prepare the food and Michael for most of the baking. Without all these people this evening wouldn’t have been possible, a massive thank you to everyone.
We, at St Botolph’s, would like to thank you all who made this event a success we raised £333 for the clock appeal.
Market Stall
Thank you to everyone who supported our market stall in Pontefract, on Wednesday 17 July, in aid of our Church Clock Appeal.
People were so generous and we raised £148 towards the renovation of our church clock.
Thank you to St Giles for allowing us to use the space, Sheila for organising the event and to Ray, Iryna and Joan who came along to run the stall.