The
Parish Church of
St. Peter & St. Paul, St. Osyth, Essex
We
have many social and charity fund raising events during the
year. One of the main events is the annual Festival held over
the August Bank Holiday weekend, (See below for
2009 details), which attracts a large number of visitors
who always seem to enjoy the event as well as the refreshments
provided.
The
‘Festival’ includes an open-air service (weather permitting)
celebrating with ‘Songs of Praise’ and held jointly
with St Osyth Methodist Church.
Our
Festivals always have a theme. In 2006 a “Festival of the
Countryside”, in 2007 a Festival of Flowers and Fashion,
in 2008 a Flower Festival celebrating 900 years of the Church
and the Priory in 2009 it was 'Anniversaries & Celebrations'.
Other events include an annual Christmas Fayre and a special
“All Hallows” evening for children in October.
Most
of the 43 children come dressed as the
sun,
moon, stars,
animals or fish, plants, fruit, flowers etc., had their
faces painted and joined in the fun and games. The
evening included a re-enactment of the Creation by the
All Hallows team and the crafts included painting clay
animals, painting and decorating all manner of stuff.
As
always, there was free soup, hot dogs, snacks & drinks
available for children and of course the 40 plus parents
& grandparents that supported the event this year.
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