People packed into the Church for Lesley’s final service as our Vicar on Sunday 30 April. Members of the local community, and old friends from far away, joined the church family to worship and celebrate all Lesley had brought and achieved during her time with us, and in a huge show of love for just being her. At the end of the service, she handed back symbols of her office and her ministry among us, before we handed to her a massive card and various gifts to remind her of the affection in which she is held. A drinks and buffet reception followed where people reminisced and laughed, while also wishing a sad farewell to Lesley on her retirement.
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