millennium
The flower
festival in Long Itchington Church on June 7th and 8th was visited by a
large number of people. Arrangements reflected different aspects of
village life (see below); looking at them we could not help but admire
the skill and artistry of the arrangers and the beauty of the
individual flowers themselves. Community, skill, artistry, beauty - all
come from God our creator, and reveal something of what he is like. St
Wulfstan would have wanted God to be glorified above all else!
High Altar
Arrangements here reflected companies and businesses in the area, and
were sponsored by Cole Craft Engineering (one of the longest
established builders of quality steel inland waterway craft, having
been established for over 35 years in the industry, Cemex (A global
building solutions company providing reliable and high quality
products), the Heart of England Co-op (a local shop opposite the
church), Warwick Buildings (who specialise in the design and quality
manufacture of Timber Buildings), and Max Grindlay (a Master Thatcher
with over twenty five years experience).
The Chancel area was devoted to organisations to do with education, hobbies and recreation: Long Itchington C.E. Primary School, Bizzy Tots Nursery, the Wednesday Club for the over 60's, the History Society, the Cricket Club, the Brownies, the Guides, the Tennis Courts Association, the Fete Committee which prepares for the village carnival, the Football Club which is planning to hold a day of football matches, probably in September, to celebrate the birth of our saint, Womens Hour, and the Youth Club.
The pulpit arrangement represented the W.I. (Women's Institute), the lectern arrangement Galanos House, a British Legion home which until recently was in Long Itchington.
The arrangement on the font represented the Parish Council, which in March 2008 was awarded "Quality Parish Council" status. At the base of the tower was a display on behalf of local farms and agriculture. Agriculture is still a major part of village life and the surrounding areas. Newfield Farm, Manor Farm, Top Farm, Whitehall Farm and Snowford Farm are closely associated with the church and are fine examples of arable and livestock farming. The Young Farmers have a thriving club within the village and surrounding area. The Allotment Society is one of the oldest groups in the village with bountiful allotments in the centre of the village and at Debdale.
One side of the porch represents L.I.F.E. (Long Itchington and surrounding villages For the Earth), which aims to raise awareness on climate change and how we can all reduce our impact on the environment. What will you do with your old recycling box??
The other side represents Heartstart (the Long Itchington community first responder group), and Snips Hairdressers.
The arrangements on the windows were sponsored by Holy Trinity Church and the Congregational Chapel. There has been a church on the site of the present church probably since pre-Norman times, and although different from Wulfstan's time there are some aspects he would recognise. Long Itchington Congregational Church celebrates its 181st anniversary on 15th June 2008. It is a busy church with Pilots meetings for children every Wednesday evening plus the Womens Hour, and new members are always welcome. (The Minister is Rev. Marion Hartwell.)
This arrangement was sponsored by some of the hostelries and restaurants in the village: the Two Boats Inn, the Harvester, the Buck and Bell, the Green Man, and the Long Itch Diner.
The arrangements in the South Aisle were sponsored by Our Lady & St. Wulstan RC Church, Southam. The Sisters of the Poor Child Jesus were evicted from Germany by Bismark and came to Southam in 1876. Their work consisted of caring for the local orphans and making beautiful vestments. The convent chapel was eventually ceded to the Archdiocese of Birmingham and became the present, very active parish church.
Note the medieval style 'quadtych' and the kneelers (see Thanks, below).
The PCC of Holy Trinity and the organising Committee wish to thank all who have contributed to the Flower Festival in any way.
Special thanks to Mrs Sue Law and her team for the magnificent floral displays:
Ann Laverick (Birdingbury)
Jan Horsnell (Snitterfield)
Jacqui Wightman (Stratford)
Val Sedgewick (Stratford)
Joy Neville (Leamington Spa).
Plus all the ladies from the village who helped in creating such a wonderful display.
Mr Ned Grinonneau and Mr Les Tooby for the commemorative quadtych.
Mrs K Wilson, Mrs R Skilbeck and Mrs N Myhill for the stitching of the kneelers.
The Outreach Singers and organists for the wonderful music.
Everyone who attended and donated to this glorious anniversary.
Above all, thanks to God who inspired us and helped us - and gave us good weather!
Many Many thanks.
High Altar
The Chancel area was devoted to organisations to do with education, hobbies and recreation: Long Itchington C.E. Primary School, Bizzy Tots Nursery, the Wednesday Club for the over 60's, the History Society, the Cricket Club, the Brownies, the Guides, the Tennis Courts Association, the Fete Committee which prepares for the village carnival, the Football Club which is planning to hold a day of football matches, probably in September, to celebrate the birth of our saint, Womens Hour, and the Youth Club.
The pulpit arrangement represented the W.I. (Women's Institute), the lectern arrangement Galanos House, a British Legion home which until recently was in Long Itchington.
The arrangement on the font represented the Parish Council, which in March 2008 was awarded "Quality Parish Council" status. At the base of the tower was a display on behalf of local farms and agriculture. Agriculture is still a major part of village life and the surrounding areas. Newfield Farm, Manor Farm, Top Farm, Whitehall Farm and Snowford Farm are closely associated with the church and are fine examples of arable and livestock farming. The Young Farmers have a thriving club within the village and surrounding area. The Allotment Society is one of the oldest groups in the village with bountiful allotments in the centre of the village and at Debdale.
One side of the porch represents L.I.F.E. (Long Itchington and surrounding villages For the Earth), which aims to raise awareness on climate change and how we can all reduce our impact on the environment. What will you do with your old recycling box??
The other side represents Heartstart (the Long Itchington community first responder group), and Snips Hairdressers.
The arrangements on the windows were sponsored by Holy Trinity Church and the Congregational Chapel. There has been a church on the site of the present church probably since pre-Norman times, and although different from Wulfstan's time there are some aspects he would recognise. Long Itchington Congregational Church celebrates its 181st anniversary on 15th June 2008. It is a busy church with Pilots meetings for children every Wednesday evening plus the Womens Hour, and new members are always welcome. (The Minister is Rev. Marion Hartwell.)
This arrangement was sponsored by some of the hostelries and restaurants in the village: the Two Boats Inn, the Harvester, the Buck and Bell, the Green Man, and the Long Itch Diner.
The arrangements in the South Aisle were sponsored by Our Lady & St. Wulstan RC Church, Southam. The Sisters of the Poor Child Jesus were evicted from Germany by Bismark and came to Southam in 1876. Their work consisted of caring for the local orphans and making beautiful vestments. The convent chapel was eventually ceded to the Archdiocese of Birmingham and became the present, very active parish church.
Note the medieval style 'quadtych' and the kneelers (see Thanks, below).
The PCC of Holy Trinity and the organising Committee wish to thank all who have contributed to the Flower Festival in any way.
Special thanks to Mrs Sue Law and her team for the magnificent floral displays:
Ann Laverick (Birdingbury)
Jan Horsnell (Snitterfield)
Jacqui Wightman (Stratford)
Val Sedgewick (Stratford)
Joy Neville (Leamington Spa).
Plus all the ladies from the village who helped in creating such a wonderful display.
Mr Ned Grinonneau and Mr Les Tooby for the commemorative quadtych.
Mrs K Wilson, Mrs R Skilbeck and Mrs N Myhill for the stitching of the kneelers.
The Outreach Singers and organists for the wonderful music.
Everyone who attended and donated to this glorious anniversary.
Above all, thanks to God who inspired us and helped us - and gave us good weather!
Many Many thanks.