Where to start, The festival has been a wonderful event from start to finish.
The festival was dedicated at the service at St John’s on the previous Sunday after which the major preparations began. So many people came forward to help at this festival which ensured that everything was completed on time.
“Thank you
to everyone for 60 glorious years.”
“A magnificent culmination after 60 years of bringing glory to God and so much blessing to others. Thank you so much.”
“Thank you for all the joy you’ve brought through your amazing festivals. Bless you.”
“Restful, beautiful and calming as usual.”
“An amazing display for the 60th anniversary.”
“What an amazing blessing and celebration of creativity this flower festival has been over so many years. Thank you all for the hard work, dedication and love you put into making these such a special experience!”
“So beautiful and such love, brings tears to my eyes. Thank you. X”
On the Friday Rev. Steve had to leave early after helping get ready, he said later that he did not think we would get if all done. We did!
Saturday started in the pouring rain, but from 11 a.m. we had a steady stream of people coming to visit. The produce stall was very busy as usual in the morning.
The weather improved slowly, people continued to come and we had a very good day.
For part of the Sunday service we showed photos of some of the original people and early displays we also explained the reasons for the theme of “Titles” (We will be putting the words in the magazine when there is space.)
Again we had a good steady stream of visitors despite the very cold wind. It was a shame as people were not able to sit outside for their refreshments, but again we had another very good day.
The Bank Holiday arrived and the weather was set fair right from the start of the day, we had a very busy time fortunately people stepped in and helped especially with the refreshments.
We were also fortunate to be able to use the farmyard for extra parking for which we thank the Goadby family for its use.
As for many years Ansley Morris put on their display, with opportunities for those watching to take part at the end of both sessions.
After 5 p.m. the raffle for the two beautiful fruit cakes was drawn, the first was won by S. Parker and the second by S. Faulks.
At 5.30 we ended the festival with a service of Compline when the prayers from the prayer jar were brought to God.
The financial result was wonderful. We raised £4,561. The donations to the Nuneaton Hospital League of Friends and the Acorn Children’s Hospice will be presented at Harvest Festival.
A BIG, BIG thank you to everyone, for hard work in many different ways, generosity and prayers, again THANK YOU.
And so as the final festival closed the words written after the first festival were still true.
“Frost had disappeared – The Sun Shone” and we had had a wonderful festival.
God has never failed; He has guided us every year.
