Christmas Tree Festival – Sat 16 December
Our Craft Team are once again organising a Christmas Tree Festival on Saturday 16th December from 10am in the church. Individuals and organisations associated with the church will be decorating the trees which will be based on a theme of “Christmas Carols”.
At 3pm, there will be short Shoppers’ Carol Service to round the day off. This is also an ideal opportunity to come along and admire our new stained glass windows.
Midsummer Organ Recital – 25th June 2017
There was a short organ recital by our organist, Stuart McMahon, at the close of the service today, Sunday 25th June, as the organ and church sanctuary will be out of use over the summer due to the building works. The programme was made up of popular classics. You can listen to it by clicking the audio file below.
Gloria – Vivaldi
Méditation (from Thaïs) – Massenet
Trumpet Voluntary – Stanley
Gabriel’s Oboe – Morricone
Choral Song – Wesley
Canon in D – Pachelbel
Dambuster March – Coates
Ashokan Farewell – Ungar
Highland Cathedral – Roever / Korb
Radetsky March – Strauss
Cream Tea – Sat 17th June
We will be holding a Cream Tea on Saturday 17th June, from 10.30am – 12.30pm in the church hall. Tickets are just £2, so come along and enjoy some lovely home baking.
Lunchtime Organ Recitals
As part of our 150th Anniversary celebrations, from Monday 11th July to Saturday 16th July we will be holding daily 30-minute lunchtime organ recitals at 12 noon. These free concerts will be given by current Kirkgate organist Stuart McMahon, and former organist Jim Grant. The concerts are intended to be very informal, and will feature a range of traditional organ music through to many popular and light classics. All welcome to attend.
Light up a Life Service
There will be a “Light up a Life” Service in aid of the Ayrshire Hospice, on Tuesday 8th December at 7pm. All welcome to attend this quiet, reflective service.
Christmas Fair 2015
Our Christmas Fair, held on Sat 28th November, was a great success despite some rather inclement weather. To date we’ve raised £3,150 which is a fantastic effort. A very big thank you to all who supported the event. Below are a selection of photos from it.
Christmas Fair
This year’s Christmas Fair will be held on Saturday 28th November from 11am – 2pm in the church hall. All the usual stalls will be present – Home Baking, Fresh Vegetables, Jewellery, Bric-a-brac, bottle stall, soft goods, toys, books and of course our tearoom, with George’s famous Rolls and Sausage!
Tea Tickets are just £2 (£1 child) or 50p for the stalls only.
Therapets
The Guild recently had a talk by Linda Whitby on “Therapets”. They are an organisation who take dogs into schools like James McFarlane and Heysholm, Ayrshire Central Hospital, private homes and more recently, universities. However, they are desperately in need of volunteers with dogs. If you think you could assist then please contact Linda on 01294 276838 or email her at lindawhitby@btopenworld.com.
The photo below shows a rescued greyhound “Megan”, golden retriever “Storm” and border terrier “Bonnie” who won Therapet of the year, a competition in which over 500 dogs competed!
Guild Christmas Night
The Guild held an evening of favourite carols and readings on 16th December 2013.
A gallery of photos can be viewed here.
Largs Accordion Band
Below are some photos from the successful concert by Largs Accordion Band held by the Guild on November 25th 2013. Over 60 attended and £140 was raised from your support and generous donations.
