Gallery 2012 (Jan-Jun)

Diamond Jubilee Concert
(June 24th, 2012)

Diamond Jubilee Concert - Crowd Panorama
The audience begins to assemble

Diamond Jubilee Concert - Bass Player   Diamond Jubilee Concert - Percussionist 01   Diamond Jubilee Concert - Kieron Conducts
The Bass Player                    The Percussionist                   The Musical Director

Diamond Jubilee Concert - Cindy Introductions   Diamond Jubilee Concert - Mike as Elvis   Diamond Jubilee Concert - Toni and Sandra
Cindy introduces the event    Mike as ‘Elvis’ looks on           As do Toni and Sandra

Diamond Jubilee Concert - Union Flag
Toni patriotically brought her ‘Australian’ Union Flag to set the tone

Diamond Jubilee Concert - David   Diamond Jubilee Concert - Silver Surfers 01   Diamond Jubilee Concert - Wendy and Cindy
David welcomes us   The exclusive ‘Silver Surfer’ enclosure       Cindy and Wendy

Diamond Jubilee Concert - Orchestra 01   Diamond Jubilee Concert - Crowd 03
The orchestra enchant the audience with marvellous tune after tune all afternoon

Diamond Jubilee Concert - School Choir 01   Diamond Jubilee Concert - School Choir 02
The school choir performed a number of items with their usual skill and passion

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The school choir and musicians were highly commended for their performances

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The whole afternoon was a huge success and greatly enjoyed by everyone present

Update from Berega
(June 17th, 2012)

Electricity Arrives in Berega - Still Need a Transformer   Mothers Outside the New Maternity Hostel
Electricity arrives, minus        Mothers gather outside the new maternity hostel
the transformer

The New Group of 32 Bible Students   The Nurses Outside the Prem Baby Room
The new class of 32 Bible students –         Nurses standing outside the premature
Anne can be seen in the background         baby room

Confirmation Service
(June 9th, 2012)

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Chris and Michelle Carlisle             Douglas Britton         Jane Wild & Anna Loveluck

Confirmation Service (09June2012) 07
The Confirmation Class of 2012

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Lisa Buckley                 Simon and Heather Pike                Catherine Ortori

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Friends, family and the ‘Press Corp’           Some of the many parish supporters

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Three generations of youth         Home group supporters

Diamond Jubilee Beacon Fireworks
(June 4th, 2012)

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The overall site as people gather for the main Beacon Firework display

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The skies are lit up in celebration of Her Majesty’s glorious 60 year reign

Hemlock Happening
(June 2nd, 2012)

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The ‘Meeters and Greeters’ Team handing out balloons and informational flyers

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Members of the ‘Bramcote Kazoo Orchestra’ and the ‘Jubilee Pagent’ players

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Monarchs from different eras battle it out, together with their loyal subjects

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Fun and Games: Bell of Doom, Face Painting and Towers of Despair

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The ‘Road Crew’ working hard behind the scenes  to make it all run smoothly

Chris Spencer’s Farewell Meal (Mark I)
(May 28th, 2012)

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The ‘Diary Team’ celebrate Chris’ appointment as Curate of Devizes Parish Church

Silver Surfers 1st Year Party
(May 17th, 2012)

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Men’s Fellowship – Classic Cars Evening
(May 14th, 2012)

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Saint George’s Day Celebrations
(April 21st, 2012)

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                    The Saint Leonard’s Wollaton Hand Bell Ringing Team

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                     Historical Gaming Scenarios were a very popular activity

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                   As were the hand made candles and bell ringing lessons

Messy Church
(April 1st, 2012)

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Aloha!!  A personal greeting for all!!       Easter Card making proved a great hit

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Pastry fish symbols baked to order … and personalised by Head Chef Jonathan

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Creating the wooden games   Bell ringing certificates signed by the Captain

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A popular Easter Garden arrangement    Easter cake decorating – yummy as ever!

Afternoon Tea Concert
(March 25th, 2012)

Afternoon Tea Concert (2012)
Music by Eccles, Brahms and Elgar was performed to over 60 keen concertgoers

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Alison Reynolds (Uppingham School and JRNCM) with Philip Heyman (WNO)

David and Jean Ward’s 50th Wedding Anniversary
(March 17th, 2012)

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The happy couple arrive for their meal     Cutting the 50th anniversary cake

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David’s Speech following a ‘Lancashire Hotpot’ cooked by a Yorkshireman

 

All Age Worship
(March 4th, 2012)

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David and Anne Curnock speak about Berega in the Mission Focus spot

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Reporting back from the ‘Lo-Zone’           Ray and Ann selling tickets for the
‘Olde Merrie England’ concert/dance

Parish Consultation Day
(March 3rd, 2012)

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Thanksgiving Sunday
(February 5th, 2012)

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Opening Worship                                   Discussions over Lunch

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       Bishop James Newcome                                  Mr Tony Brown
(Giving for Growth)                                   (Tax Efficient Giving)

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Discussing the finer points of the talk      There was plenty of ‘food for thought’

 

Visit of Anna Soubry MP to Bramcote CofE (Aided) Primary School
(February 3rd, 2012)

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Anna with Headteacher Sarah Meredith    Anna with Headteacher Sarah Meredith,
Revd Paul Reynolds and two pupils.

 

Education Sunday
(January 29th, 2012)

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The Woodwind Ensemble playing                 Mrs Meredith speaking on
’Amazing Grace’                                         ‘Building for the Future’