Xmas Carol & Lantern Walk 2009

Carols in the stable yard.

After all the unceasing rain of late we were blessed with a heaven sent dry, yes a bit chilly, evening with a clear sky. The turnout of friends and supporters of Holton Lee and the EHDC was beyond all expectation! I failed to get photos of the crib scene and the candle-lit pathway from Faith House down to the stable yard, but they were both very spectacular.

We all assembled outside Faith House where candles in jars and carol sheets were issued, Bridget Green and Theresa Veith, Holton Lee trustee and Director welcomed everyone and we opened the carols with ' O Come All Ye Faithful' and then set off in a long procession down to the studios where another carol was sung before filing into the stable yard where Mary & Joseph could be viewed with baby Jesus in a simple crib scene flanked on one side by Charlie Brown who took a great interst with his head over the stable door. Felix was in the next stable and they both enjoyed the attention they received from so many people.

Accompanied by a volunteer on a keyboard we sang 'Away In A Manger' and 'Silent Night'. Bridget thanked everyone and welcomed everyone to return to Faith House for mulled wine and mince pies. The big raffle was drawn while everyone was able to socialise.

Our thanks go to Angela who gainfully entertained children in the warmth of the farmhouse with some craft making.

All in all a very successful evening; and our thanks go out to all those who helped and turned out to support our efforts to make it the success it was.