30th Nov - What an amazing start! Thank you Sam and your team.
A lovely evening, overflowing with community spirit - to go with the St. Mary's choir carols, mulled wine, hot food, tea and snow! The Advent{ure} starts...
A lovely evening, overflowing with community spirit - to go with the St. Mary's choir carols, mulled wine, hot food, tea and snow! The Advent{ure} starts...
Day 1 - Lesson 1, Genesis 3, 8-14 'Adam and Eve'
Fantastic garden with all sorts of creatures and a now rather embarrassed Adan and Eve (after having one of their 5 a day)!
“Adam, where are you?”
Fantastic garden with all sorts of creatures and a now rather embarrassed Adan and Eve (after having one of their 5 a day)!
“Adam, where are you?”
Day 2 - The Holly and the Ivy
Thanks to the URC for the warm welcome, refreshments and shelter from the December rain. We were as warm and cosy as the lovely nativity scene on display. Holy and ivy was used to decorate the room and some pupils at the Bluehouse café added the carol singers.
Thanks to the URC for the warm welcome, refreshments and shelter from the December rain. We were as warm and cosy as the lovely nativity scene on display. Holy and ivy was used to decorate the room and some pupils at the Bluehouse café added the carol singers.
Day 3 - The Woodland's Gospel / An enchanted forest
To the woods to see if you can spot the creatures gathered to explore the Christmas story. Captain Beaky leads the discussion while beautiful live music plays and Mary and David cook up a warm welcome. Even Kermit and Basil make an appearance!
To the woods to see if you can spot the creatures gathered to explore the Christmas story. Captain Beaky leads the discussion while beautiful live music plays and Mary and David cook up a warm welcome. Even Kermit and Basil make an appearance!
Day 4 - Star of Wonder
Westlands Way - Rock 'n' Roll Carols and some Eric Clapton numbers from the magical Eric & The Claptones.
"Three Gorgeous Angels" provided some wonderful refreshments.
A lovely atmosphere which sums up the spirit of our Oxted Adventure - well done everyone!
Westlands Way - Rock 'n' Roll Carols and some Eric Clapton numbers from the magical Eric & The Claptones.
"Three Gorgeous Angels" provided some wonderful refreshments.
A lovely atmosphere which sums up the spirit of our Oxted Adventure - well done everyone!
Day 5 - All the Nations of the Earth Will Be Blessed
People celebrate Christmas all around the world but I wonder how often we think of our neighbours in different countries at these times? Tonight's advent garage gave us food for thought with maps, music, flags, slideshows and activities for children all about our little blue planet. Save a thought, wish or prayer for someone overseas. Thanks also to Ruth as tonight's official photographer.
People celebrate Christmas all around the world but I wonder how often we think of our neighbours in different countries at these times? Tonight's advent garage gave us food for thought with maps, music, flags, slideshows and activities for children all about our little blue planet. Save a thought, wish or prayer for someone overseas. Thanks also to Ruth as tonight's official photographer.
Day 6 - Good King Wenceslas
Fantastic hand made puppets told the tale of Good King Wenceslas... And variations on that theme as adapted by the kids behind the puppets, much to the amusement of those watching! Lovely festive atmosphere! Well done and thank you to the Pattmans! Thanks to Sophie for the great photos.
Fantastic hand made puppets told the tale of Good King Wenceslas... And variations on that theme as adapted by the kids behind the puppets, much to the amusement of those watching! Lovely festive atmosphere! Well done and thank you to the Pattmans! Thanks to Sophie for the great photos.