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St. Peter’s, Draycott- 150th
Anniversary celebrations programme
WELCOME TO OUR CHURCH AND VILLAGE
For the past 150 years, St. Peter's Church has fulfilled an important
role in the life of the village of Draycott. Consecrated in 1861, today it
remains a symbol of an enduring Faith, and continues to serve the village as
the venue for many Services and events, both great and small. To mark the
anniversary, and also the refurbishment of the church's interior, eleven days
of celebrations have been organised from the 18th to 29th June, with a wide
variety of events, ranging from special Services to open Gardens, lunchtime
recitals, and evening presentations . Unless stated elsewhere in this
brochure, all events are free, with refreshments provided, and we look forward
to welcoming you, your families, and your friends.
Sue Rose Priest-in-charge of the combined benefice of Cheddar,
Draycott, and Rodney Stoke
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SATURDAY
18th JUNE
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2.00 to 5.00 pm
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OPEN GARDENS & MORE
11 gardens open within the village, together with the added
attractions of two exhibitions and a treasure-hunt in St.Peter's Church -
also, Scarecrows and Cream Teas.
Full details in the programme (£5.00, which includes entry to all the
gardens) available from The Post Office, St.Peter's Church, or 01934 744943
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6.30 pm
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OPENING SERVICE We are delighted to welcome The Right Reverend Peter Maurice, Bishop of Taunton, at the start of
our Festival.
(Refreshments will be
available after the Service)
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SUNDAY
19th JUNE
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9.30 am
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FESTIVAL EUCHARIST
Special guest preacher, The
Venerable John Reed, Archdeacon of
Taunton.
(A combined Benefice Service for Cheddar, Rodney Stoke and Draycott)
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2.00
to 5.00 pm
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OPEN GARDENS & MORE
For details, see Saturday, 18th June.
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MONDAY
20th JUNE
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1.15 pm
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MUSICAL MOMENTS
A lunchtime recital by present and past pupils of Draycott and Rodney Stoke First School.
(Refreshments
provided)
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TUESDAY
21st JUNE
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7.30 pm
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WHAT THE VICAR SAW
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A fascinating evening, with Alan Rowntree telling the story of the building of St. Peter's,
and life in
Draycott 150 years ago is seen through the eyes of St Peter's first
vicar. The Reverend William Caparn and other villagers are brought to
life by members of Mendip Players
reading extracts from St Peter's Parish magazines from the 1860's.
(Refreshments provided)
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WEDNESDAY
22nd JUNE
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1.15 pm
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MUSIC IN THE FAMILY
A lunchtime recital featuring instrumental and vocal music with Ian and Ruth Ames-White, and their talented
musical children. (Refreshments provided)
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THURSDAY
23rd JUNE
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7.30 pm
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WHAT THE DEAN DID !
Another fascinating evening, this time with the former Dean of Wells, RICHARD LEWIS, who recalls his early
life, and then lets us into the secrets behind the daily running of one of
the country's great Cathedrals. With musical illustrations. (Refreshments provided)
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FRIDAY
24th JUNE
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1.15 pm
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KINGS AND YOU
Singers and instrumentalists from Kings of Wessex School, Cheddar entertain
you with a selection of vocal and instrumental pieces on the lighter side. (Refreshments provided)
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SUNDAY
26th JUNE
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9.30 am
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HOLY COMMUNION
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3.00 pm
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CHORAL EVENSONG
The world-famous WELLS
CATHEDRAL CHOIR of boys and men sing a Festival Choral Evensong. Directed
by Matthew Owens, with Jonathan
Vaughn as organist, the
Service includes music from the 19th & 20th Centuries, as well as the psalms
for the day from the Book of Common Prayer.
(Refreshments available after the Service)
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MONDAY
27th JUNE
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1.15 pm
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MUSIC IN THE FAMILY
No less than 5 members of the musical COTON FAMILY from Wells
entertain us, with singing, trumpet, trombone, 'cello, oboe and flute,
including two specially made arrangements, and a surprise or two !
(Refreshments
provided)
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WEDNESDAY
29th JUNE
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6.00 pm
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CHORAL EVENSONG on St.Peter's Day
On our Patronal Feast, we welcome the boys of the choir of Trinity Church on the Green, New Haven,
Connecticut, to sing a Festal Choral Evensong. One of the oldest and
best-known church choirs in the USA, the choristers and their musical
director Walden Moore are currently on tour in the UK, and on this special Draycott occasion, Barry Rose will
be their guest conductor. (Refreshments
available after the Service)
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