Felixstowe Archive

February got off to its usual busy start with a hectic YP Week-end celebration.     March saw the visit of the Harpenden Band and Songsters followed by theHousehold Troops Band.    We also celebrated Mothering Sunday and anEaster Contemplation Journey.    In July we said goodbye to Ben & Davide, our Essentials students, who led a  Sunday morning service.    In September we held our Harvest Festival.     November saw Captain Richard attending an ICO Session and during one weekend we hosted several overseas delegates. During Richard's absence, one of meetings was taken by a former corps member, Captain Matt Elsey.    December was busy as usual with the Christmas Tree Festival, Samaritans Purse  shoe box appeal and the YP Carol Service.   Dedicated in March was Isla Rose, daughter of Clare & Andrew Jessup.    In June, Richard thanked Betty Cook for all help in collecting from the pubs as she decided to call it a day.   July saw the retirement from the Songsters of four long serving members; Peter and Janet Howlett and John and Ann Ranner.  Several Junior Soldiers were enrolled in August.   In September, Katherine Kane and Damien Laverty were enrolled as Soldiers. Enrolled as Adherents were Alan Kane, John and Christine Hancock and Mary Jordan.  William Gee was enrolled as a Soldier in October.   In March, Harold Emeny celebrated his 90th birthday.Anniversaries celebrated during the year were: (Feb) Bram & Frances Scott (70 years -Platinum).    (March) George & Elsie Bewers (65yrs - Sapphire). (Nov) Bernard & Kath Rayner (65 yrs - Sapphire)  Vi & Wally Thurston (60yrs - Gold)Promoted to Glory in January was George Yealand.