After the restrictions of the pandemic an old favourite was successfully revived at Colemere on June 11th. A large audience gathered to be entertained by the newly formed Concord Choir under their musical director, Sarah Garret. The programme in two parts contained a blend of sacred and secular music. The first half began with Brightly … Continue reading Music by the Mere – 11th June, 2023
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Colemere Anniversary
Lyneal cum Colemere The church at Colemere was consecrated on June 16th, the Feast of Corpus Christi 1870, by Bishop Selwyn of Lichfield. It was built at the expense of Lady Marian Alford in memory of her son Lord Brownlow and designed by G.E.Street, one of the leading architects of the day. Street had restored … Continue reading Colemere Anniversary
A Pilgrimage Through Lent – 2023
Lent began on Ash Wednesday, 22nd February (the first of the 40 days, excluding Sundays, leading up to Easter Sunday and the Resurrection). At a quiet evening service in Ss. Simon & Jude Church, Cockshutt, pared of all ornamentation and flowers, we celebrated Holy Communion, having had our foreheads marked with an ash cross accompanied … Continue reading A Pilgrimage Through Lent – 2023