This year St James’ Church in the village of Kingston is holding several events during the third week of September, aiming to bring church and community together.
The week will start on Sunday 16 September with a Quarter Peal of the 10 bells, co-ordinated by Mike Pitman, our Tower Captain, who will be joined by Bell ringers from across the area. They will be starting at about 1.30. There will then be a Music Afternoon from 2.30pm till 4.30pm in the Church, where people can come and listen to Organ Music played by Roderick Raley while enjoying a relaxing cup of tea and afternoon refreshments. There will also be an exhibition of photographs by Terry Hardy who lives in the village. Hopefully we can also offer visits to the tower if weather permits during the afternoon.
On Tuesday 18 September at 2.30pm we have Peter and Hazel Hartle of Purbeck Ice Cream speaking about their first 30 years of Purbeck Ice Cream. They have been building up their business from their Kingston-based farm at Lower Scoles and will give a talk about how the well-known brand first began and developed over the years. Please do reserve a seat for this event as we need an idea how many are coming ( judyforgan@hotmail.co.uk )
On Wednesday 19 September at 2.00pm Harmony Rocks, a local choir of ladies, will bring a repertoire of popular classics, under the direction of Annie Campbell. Tea and cakes will be served during the interval. Tickets are not essential but you may like to reserve a seat.
On Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 September our third Flowers, Crafts and Music Festival will take place with arrangements around the theme ‘Water of Life’. The Church will be open for viewing and refreshments from 10am until 4pm on both Saturday and Sunday. People from across the new Benefice of St Aldhelm have been involved in putting this together, with supporters helping from Kimmeridge, Corfe Castle and Church Knowle, as well as Langton and Worth Matravers. We are very grateful to all who are contributing towards what will be a very special week.
The Festival Week will close with an informal Songs of Praise Service ‘Hymns with Pimms’ from about 3.15pm.
Please come and support some or all of the events, which help to bring the wider community and church together. There is no charge for admission but hopefully people will give a generous donation towards the Church Funds.
Thanks also to our sponsors Albury and Hall Estate Agents from Swanage, Foleys Garage at Harmans Cross and J. Smith Funeral Directors in Swanage.
Judy Forgan and Doreen Farr
