STOW MARIES PARISH COUNCILExcellent Christmas Carol Evening
Stow Maries’ villagers, aerodrome volunteers, members of the local Air Cadets and others with a links to the building and its grounds, packed the pews of St Mary & St Margaret church on Sunday 18th December 2022 for a splendid Carol Service.
This was the first time in 3 years that an organised public event had been held in the church, following the theft of lead from the roof, Covid restrictions and the absence of an ordained person to hold services. Nevertheless, after the church bell had rung out to welcome them, it was thoroughly uplifting to see so many people enjoy singing familiar carols at the top of their voices and really starting to get into the Christmas spirit.
Talking of which, the participants were then invited into the Smythe Hall to partake of mince pies and gingerbread biscuits, washed down with some warm mulled wine – all provided by the Stow Aerodrome Volunteers.
A highlight of this social activity was drawing the winning ticket for a splendid hamper full of Xmas goodies which was being raffled off in aid of much needed church funds -see reference to theft of the roof lead! Luckily the winner was in the hall and was able to take his prize away. In the end the total raised was £352 and thanks go to all who donated products and bought raffle tickets.
