NEPAL EARTHQUAKE APPEAL

 

A retiring collection was held after morning service on May 17^th and £181.58 has been sent to the Appeal via Christian Aid from Radford Road.

Thank you all for caring..

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 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

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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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