Chess Club Opens
 The EFL Chess Club opened its doors on Friday 13th January, with ten children plus younger siblings in attendance. Rev Gary did some coaching and then the children played each other, with helpful advice from parents.
Refreshments were served and a good time was
had by all.
Children of all ages are welcome to attend, for the small fee of £1 per family per week.
Fridays, 6.00 – 7.15pm in the Olive Seal Hall.
More details from Rev Gary, eflrector@googlemail.com or 01322 863050
A Service at Westminster Abbey
16th November 2011
'The Trustees of the King James Bible Trust request the pleasure of your company at a Service of Celebration to mark the 400th Anniversary of The King James Bible; Westminster Abbey, Wednesday 16th November 2011, Noon' was the invitation received by Gary and nine Friends of St Botolph’s who had put together the church’s week-end of events to mark the anniversary at Lullingstone. Unfortunately Gary had another engagement and Guy and Sarah Hart Dyke were away but Doreen Spence, Valerie Wells, Kass Pateman, Peter and Mary Hill and George and Joanna Comer were delighted to accept the invitation. 'Ladies do not have to wear hats but they would be in keeping with some senior attendees' was the cryptic addition to the dress code. It was only a few days before going that we learnt just how senior these attendees would be: the Queen, Prince Phillip and the Prince of Wales.
Four historic copies of the King James Bible and the “People’s” digital Bible were ceremoniously placed on the altar at the start of the service. In his Bidding, the Dean of Westminster reminded us that two of the six companies of divines charged with making the translation had worked in the Abbey. The Marquess of Salisbury, a Trustee of King James Bible Trust, and the Archbishop of York read from the Bible and the Archbishop of Canterbury gave the Address. Dignitaries representing other denominations included Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor.
Of course there was marvellous music including an Anthem and words to a hymn written especially for the occasion. We left the Abbey to the joyous sound of the bells. Westminster Abbey Company of Ringers, conducted by David Hilling, who is also Ringing Captain at Eynsford and Farningham, rang a peal which took ten ringers over three hours of concentrated effort. A peal has a minimum of 5,000 different changes. On this occasion the peal comprised 5,400 changes, reflecting the significance of the commemoration.
Our tickets scattered us around the Abbey but after the service we were pleased not only to meet each other but also the members of the 'In Voice And Verse' Trio who had been such an important part of our celebrations back in July. It was a truly wonderful occasion.
Bring Your Car to Church
Fathers' Day 19th June 2011
On Sunday 17th June the Benefice held a special "bring your car to church" day, aimed especially at men but welcoming all. Around 30 cars were brought to the Market Meadow in Farningham, including everything from a 1930's Rolls Royce to modern people carriers.
Around eighty people, including a number of visitors, enjoyed an All Age morning service and then shared a picnic in the meadow. There was much checking out of one another's cars, especially the older or sportier models.
George Comer's 1930's Rolls Royce won the newly inaugorated 'EFL Classic Car Trophy' and Jane Gray's Polo won best daily drive.
The heaven's then opened. Most people ran for home, but a few hardy souls took part in a car treasure hunt, which was won by the Saunder's family.
Farningham Village Fete
11th June 2011
Bring & Share Lunch at St. Botolph's, Lullingstone
29th May 2011
Holy Week and Easter
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