Thank you to everyone who worked hard to make our Harvest Festival a success.

Days and probably weeks before the Service, the musicians, speakers, leaders, teachers and participating school children took part in rehearsals and prepared for their roles. A few days before the service, others played their part, as people came to donate greenery and flowers and volunteers arrived to decorate the church.

It has become a tradition at Christ Church to mark special church events, such as Harvest, by filling the church with floral decorations. I have been lucky enough to be present to witness these preparations on several occasions.

I find taking part quite exciting. Why not join in the fun when the church is decorated for Christmas? No special skills are needed, as I find there are always some easy activities for novices like myself.