We started off our
30th Anniversary celebrations in style with the Rev. Christine
Crabtree welcoming the Lord Mayor of Bradford to open the celebrations. Cllr
Joanne Dodds said she was very happy to be here and spoke about how wonderful
it was to attend local events. She then duly pronounced the event open.
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There was lots
information about how the church came to be here on this site. Plans of the original
building were displayed and how the building of our present church took place.
There were lots of photographs which brought back memories of times gone by.
The Art Group which uses the church during the week displayed some of their
painting and artefacts. Also the Antiquarian Society had a most interesting
display about Thornton and the surrounding area.
The Flower Festival
was a great success and all the arrangements were beautifully done. The cake
decorating competition was great fun and we had some marvellous cakes on
display. It was a very difficult job for Rev. Keith Hunt who was judging the
competition but, after lots of deliberation, he chose a cake baked by Tina
Birch as the winner.
The music was provided by local
bands who sang throughout the day and our Sunday school also sang
songs and got everyone to join in with the actions. We also played a CD of music by The Music
Makers who used to meet in church every week and it
brought back lots of memories.
Food was available
with appetizing smells coming from the kitchen.
We finished off the
weekend by having a special service on the Sunday conducted by Rev. Christine
Crabtree and Rev. Rex Owen. This was followed by a fish cake lunch which was
enjoyed by everyone.
We had a wonderful
weekend and I would just like the thank everyone who helped in any way to make
it so memorable. Thanks to everyone who came along from the circuit, who joined
us in our celebrations.
Elaine B, Thornton
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