One of the more important civic events is the annual carol service which this year took place on 16 December at 6.30 p.m. in St Nicolas Church. This is a ceremonial occasion when the Mayor wears his robe and chain and the Councillors in their robes and process to the church together with all the guests and controlled by the Town Marshall, Dave Stubbs.
We arrived at the church which was almost full to the aisles and with Christmas flowers and candles, which made it very festive. The service began with the carol Once in royal David’s city, the first verse being sung by one of the choir’s young sopranos who sang it beautifully. Before, there were 9 lessons, interspersed with carols sung either by the choir or the congregation or both. The address was given by the Rector, Revd David Stone and a retiring collection was taken in aid of the three charities, Thatcham in Need Flood Appeal, the Neurological Alliance and Karenaid.
After the service, we all went into the church hall for refreshments and we were able to talk to the congregation.
It was a great start to Christmas and everyone had enjoyed the service.
We arrived at the church which was almost full to the aisles and with Christmas flowers and candles, which made it very festive. The service began with the carol Once in royal David’s city, the first verse being sung by one of the choir’s young sopranos who sang it beautifully. Before, there were 9 lessons, interspersed with carols sung either by the choir or the congregation or both. The address was given by the Rector, Revd David Stone and a retiring collection was taken in aid of the three charities, Thatcham in Need Flood Appeal, the Neurological Alliance and Karenaid.
After the service, we all went into the church hall for refreshments and we were able to talk to the congregation.
It was a great start to Christmas and everyone had enjoyed the service.
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