In what is the 300th post on the site since the blog started back in February 2007, it is good to be able to report that yesterday's Carol Service at St Mary's, Chilton, was very well attended.
The church itself looked wonderful, having been decorated for the occasion. The winter sun shone through the newly glazed windows, and towards the end of the service the candles came into their own. Due to the fact that there is no electricity in the church, warmth was provided by a portable generator, and the organ was 'blown' manually (and manfully!).
Some 127 people were at the service, so there was standing room only for a few. This was almost, but not quite, a record, over 140 having been present on a previous occasion. The choir from St Gregory's in Sudbury made time to support the singing, and the choice of carols was very good.
St Mary's is a redundant church, but still has several services each year. The next will be an Easter service on Sunday April 18. The Trustees are starting a 'Friends of St Mary's, Chilton' group for those who are keen to help and support the activities held in this lovely and historic building. The minimum subscription is £5. For more information please contact Peter Clifford on 01787 371798.
