APCM Report 2007 - St Mary the Boltons, Chelsea

The Clarion is the parish ‘voice’ par excellence, and to make as many people’s
voice heard as possible, everyone is encouraged to send in material, of
whatever kind, but ideally by e-mail, either to the Parish Office, or to my e-mail
address.
Verena Tschudin
Social Report
Parish Lunches were held regularly throughout the year, usually on the first
Sunday of the month.
There are some people (who must always remain incognito to protect them
from embarrassment) who are always to the forefront when there is any work
to be done. We all know who they are. Thanks to these good-hearted
individuals. Everything that needs to be done, is done, year after year.
Our grateful thanks yet again to you all for your help in setting up tables,
furnishing them and serving food to the multitude and also to those truly noble
individuals – usually the same people – who appear without fail at the
conclusion of the lunch to help with the washing up and the dismantling and
conveyance of the tables. We couldn’t manage without you!
As anticipated last year, the installation of our new dishwasher has made things
much easier.
Let us not forget those indispensable public-spirited people who are actually
willing to go to the trouble of cooking for thirty, whether the food is prepared
at home beforehand or from scratch in the Church Hall kitchen. Without you
there would be no lunches. Rest assured that your chefmanship is really valued.
It’s been great having some new chefs.
Our traditional pancake party took place this year at Ginny’s instead of the
north transept of the church. Unfortunately I was unable to attend on this
occasion, but I understand that everyone had a delightful evening, thanks to
Ginny and all those kind people who helped to make the pancakes.
David Ireton, our new verger/caretaker, has already demonstrated his sterling
worth by his impressive presence in church, but his assistance behind the
scenes in the Church Hall and kitchen continue to be outstanding. Thank you
David, we really do appreciate your help.
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