NEPAL EARTHQUAKE APPEAL
A retiring collection was held after morning service on May 17th and £181.58 has been sent to the Appeal via Christian Aid from Radford Road.
Thank you all for caring..
GIFT WEEKEND MAY 2015
GIFT WEEKEND
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We held a Gift Weekend 10th/11th May
Gifts were taken to either the Big Breakfast on Saturday or to the Morning Service on Sunday.
The fantastic sum of £3,652.00 was donated during the weekend.
Many thanks to all who gave so generously
CHRISTIAN AID 2015
CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 2015
May 10th -16th
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CHRISTIAN AID SPONSORED WALK
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On Saturday May 9th the Christian Aid Walk took place in the centre of Leamington Spa. The weather was glorious and the walk was enjoyed by a small group of people. Malcol Hayes, our Chair, booked people in and we walked in a figure of 8 round Victoria Park, the Pump Room Gardens and then across the Parade to the beautiful Jephson Gardens.
Thanks to Julia, Hugh, Jean, Veronica and Marjorie who were the walkers from Radford Road Church.
Everyone who walked was sponsored by friends or colleagues and we hope lots of money has been raised for Christian Aid.
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The Jephson Gardens were magnificent for our sponsored walk. The art structures are fascinating and there is an abundance of wild life. One walker spotted a pair of Canada geese with their two goslings; blue tits, great tits and greenfinch were feeding at the bird seed stations; there was an abundance of blackbirds, robins and pigeons! A swan was on her nest of straw on the island in the river and a delightful nuthatch was searching for insects and grubs in a wall behind one of the many benches in the Gardens.
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CHRISTIAN AID HOUSE TO HOUSE COLLECTION
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Between May 10th and May 16th several people from Radford Road Church delivered envelopes and knocked on doors in various areas of the town asking people to donate to Christian Aid. Many thanks to Sue, Julia, Veronica, Hazel, James. Margaret S, Jean, Bridget and the Brownies, John and Marjorie for their efforts.
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Sue and Veronica
CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 2015
May 10th -16th
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Thank you to all who collected, donated, walked or sponsored for Christian Aid during the special week in May.
The church raised the following:
House to House Collection £1085.43
Sponsored Walk £385.00
TOTAL £1470.43
£375.60 of this amount was Gift Aided and so Christian Aid can claim a
further £93.90.
Many thanks to everyone who helped to raise money to help the world’s needy.
SPRING CONCERT 2015
SPRING CONCERT
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THE LILLINGTON LADIES’ CHOIR
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THE ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION MALE VOICE CHOIR
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On Saturday April 25th 2015 the two choirs gave a wonderful concert in aid of Radford Road Church Organ Fund. The church was packed and everyone enjoyed the magnificent singing.
The two Musical Directors, Margaret Height (Lillington Ladies’ Choir) and her son Stephen (The RNA Male Voice Choir) excelled and led their respective choirs through a variety of well known songs.
Julie Edwards accompanied both choirs and gave two solo items. She delighted the large audience with her wonderful abilities on the piano.
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PROGRAMME
THE LILLINGTON LADIES’ CHOIR
Another Op’nin’. Another Show – C. Porter
Lonely Woods – Lully
The Lark in the Clear Air – Irish, arr. Rowley
The Blue Danube – J. Strauss
O Peaceful England – E. German
All in the April Evening – H. Roberton
Solo: Julie Edwards (Piano)
THE ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION MALE VOICE CHOIR
The Song of the Jolly Roger – C. Chudleigh Candish
You Don’t Have to Say You Love me – P. Donaggio
Freedom is Coming – African Traditional
Bridge over Troubled Water – P. Simon
With a Little Bit of Luck – Loewe/Lerner
JOINT: Sunset Poem – D. Thomas/A.H.D. Troyte
(Eli Jenkins’ Prayer)
INTERVAL
THE ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION MALE VOICE CHOIR
Beatles for Male Voices – J. Lennon, P McCartney
I Believe – Drake/ Graham/ Shirl, Stillman
Calm is the Sea – Guard/Pfiel
Tydi A Roddaist (Thou Gavest) – A. Hughes
When the Saints Go Marching In – Trad. Arr. D Hood
Solo: Julie Edwards (Piano)
THE LILLINGTON LADIES’ CHOIR
Annie’s Song – J. Denver
The Music of the Night – A. Lloyd Webber
The Entertainer – S. Joplin
Londonderry Air – Irish, arr. Geehl
The Lord Bless You and Keep You – J. Rutter
Irish Blessing – B. Chilcott
JOINT: Speed Your Journey (From ‘Nabucco’ – Verdi
Thank you, Margaret and Stephen and all the choir members, for a wonderful evening and for raising £793.91 for Radford Road Church’s Organ Fund.
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