Olympic celebration

St Peter and St Paul Church's bells joined in  the nationwide Olympic celebration this morning, led by Big Ben between 8.12 am and 8.15 pm. Its the first time Big Ben has rung out of schedule since George VI's funeral so a bit more upbeat this time. See link below




Well done the Cranfield Tower Team. Olymphomania is now in full swing in Cranfield. Roll on the synchronised pole vaulting.


Probably should have flown the union flag this morning but nobody thought about it. 

Big Ben striking

Strawberries and cream

See below - sounds like the perfect way to relax

MUSIC FOR A SUMMER’S EVE

Enjoy a varied concert of uplifting pieces on the theme of summer

presented by

The Manor House Quartet

in the oldest building in Cranfield

ST PETER AND ST PAUL CHURCH

Saturday 21^st July 2012 from 7pm

Tickets £12.50

Includes

strawberries & cream + glass of wine

For tickets call:

Andrew 01234 75 13 58

Trevor 01234 75 13 21

Rev Hugh 01234 75 02 14

Ancient and modern

St Peter and St Paul's is holding a Special Songs of Praise on Sunday evening. Parishioners will sing some favourite hymns from around the UK and the Commonwealth to celebrate the Jubilee. Sounds like they'll have all the best tunes!

Sunday 3rd June, 18:00

Cranfield Parish Church

Songs of Praise from around the UK and the Commonwealth to celebrate the Queeen's Golden Jubilee.

Music(k) at St Peter and St Paul's

'Music' spelt with a 'K'? must be some fancy pants 18th century stuff. But Handel sounds good however you spell it (or him, Handle?) See the church notice below

Saturday 2 June 10 – 12    Coffee morning at Cranfield Parish  Church – enjoy coffee/tea and a cake whilst listening to local musicians playing excepts from Handel's Water Musick and his Firework Music.  Music starts at 10.30.

These well-known majestic pieces of music have royal connections ... Handel's Water Musick was premiered for King George 1^st on his parade up the Thames on 17^th July 1717, whilst the Firework Music was commissioned by King George 2^nd to celebrate the end of the Austrian war of Succession.  Over 12,000 Londoners watched its rehearsal on 21^st  April 1749 in Vauxhall Gardens in London, before a concert for King George on 27^th April 1749.  So why not get into the spirit of the Jubilee weekend and enjoy a drink and cake in the grand setting of our local parish church.  All welcome; please pop in and enjoy the delightful ambiance.