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Advent 2014

The Parish Nativity Play took place in All Saints Church, Calverton on Sunday 21st December at 4pm by candlelight.  The church was packed with people.  SMSG church band conducted by Lesley and the small Willis pipe organ played by John provided the accompanying music.  Staging to make the children a bit more visible from the box pews was provided by SMSG church school.

All Saints Church just before the service
All Saints Church just before the service
Nativity play 2014
Nativity play 2014
Follow the star
Follow the star
Nativity play 2014
Nativity play 2014

Carol Singing around Stony Stratford and Galley Hill was on 18th and 22nd December this year.  These photos are of the carol singers just before they got mulled wine and snacks after 90 minutes of singing outdoors in Stony Stratford on Monday night.  Over £120 was raised for ‘Let the Children Live’ on these two evenings.

Carol singers in Ousebank Way
Carol singers in Ousebank Way
Collecting donations for Carol Singing
Collecting donations for Carol Singing
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Awaiting the Nativity

Carol singing around the Parish this year has been washed out on 3 of the 5 nights by the awful weather – very disappointing. However at 4pm on Sunday 22nd December All Saints Calverton was filled to the brim with people anticipating Christmas as they came for a carol service and the annual Nativity play by the Parish Children. St Mary & St Giles Church Band accompanied the Nativity play and our collection of costumes was put to good use dressing the children up as Mary, Joseph, Shepherds, Angels, Wise Mmen and even sheep. All Saints Church was beautifully decorated with lots of candles in lanterns.

All Saints Calverton by Candlelight
All Saints Calverton by Candlelight
Socialising by candle light after the service
Socialising by candle light after the service
The stable awaits the holy family
The stable awaits the holy family
All Saints Calverton Christmas tree
All Saints Calverton Christmas tree