There was an Easter theme to the April ‘come and see’ service held at St Matthew’s Church, Skegness, in 2008. The service was aimed at younger people in the town who were invited to come along with their families and find out more about the church. Verger David Grundy said: “We have music and sing some hymns. There is also a drama group which acts a short play about a scene from the Bible.”For the Easter service, youngsters also took part in an Easter egg hunt. … [Read more...] about RECENT NOSTALGIA: Celebrating Easter at St Matthew’s
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Warwick Lions celebrate another successful Easter egg raffle
The Warwick Lions Club is celebrating after having another successful Easter egg raffle. In the run up to the Easter holidays a number of businesses in Leamington and Warwick hosted an Easter egg raffle, on behalf of the Warwick Lions Club. A spokesperson from the club said: “Warwick Lions would like to say a huge thank you to all the local people who bought tickets for our Easter egg raffle and to all the pubs, hotels and businesses who hosted the eggs. “This years raffle raised over £2,000 for disadvantaged people in our community.“Lions co-ordinater Paul Levien presented a certificate to publican Kevin Murphy of Murphy’s Bar in Regent Street, Leamington whose patrons collected a record amount for the third year running. “Following the draw this year the egg was auctioned off and a further £65 was raised for The Myton Hospice.” … [Read more...] about Warwick Lions celebrate another successful Easter egg raffle
READER PICTURE: Garden creation to celebrate Easter
This Easter-themed photograph was shared with the Standard by Eileen Chantry. It shows the Easter garden, representing the tomb, created in the grounds of the Spilsby Catholic Church which was blessed by Father Peter Wade during the Easter Sunday Mass.Afterwards all the children received Easter eggs, Eileen notes.* Send your Reader Picture photos to [email protected] post them at www.facebook.com/skegness.standard. … [Read more...] about READER PICTURE: Garden creation to celebrate Easter
Harpenden pub customer wins 11kg Easter egg in charity raffle
PUBLISHED: 12:00 14 April 2018 Fraser Whieldon Peter Thomas celebrates winning his Easter egg with runner-up Sammi-Jade Bennett, who won a collection of chocolate treats donated by Amelie Chocolat in Welwyn Garden City. Archant A pub customer was left shocked when he popped into his local for a drink and walked out with an 11kg Easter egg. Retired pharmaceutical consultant Peter Thomas found out he had won the egg when he visited the Old Bell in Luton Road in Harpenden. He said: “I bought some raffle tickets for the egg as I am a regular supporter of the charity involved, Hertfordshire Action on Disability. But I never thought I would win. “Now I’m in the process of seeing if I can donate it to another worthy local cause. It’s true it goes well with a glass of red wine, but such a cocktail could have serious health risks.” The egg, which equates to 1.7st in imperial, was made by made and donated by Lessiter’s in Woolmer Green. A … [Read more...] about Harpenden pub customer wins 11kg Easter egg in charity raffle
Ukrainian Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter in ancient shrines of Kyiv (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
On April 8, Orthodox Christians in Ukraine celebrated Easter, one of the country’s most popular religious festivals, which marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ. As an important center of Orthodox Christianity, Kyiv welcomes thousands of believers to its ancient churches, such as the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, Saint Volodymyr’s Cathedral, and the famous Saint Mykola’s Church-on-the-Water. According to tradition, the Orthodox Christians of Kyiv begin gathering long before dawn near the sacred shrines to attend early divine services and bless their traditionally decorated Easter eggs and cakes with holy water. Found a spelling error? Let us know – highlight it and press Ctrl + Enter. … [Read more...] about Ukrainian Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter in ancient shrines of Kyiv (PHOTOS, VIDEO)