News from Dane and Trent Circuit: and beyond

Jill Booth (Holmes Chapel) completes the London marathon 2024 After months of training, the day finally arrived when I did something that fewer than 1% of the world's population have done - I ran a marathon! (I can't actually believe I'm saying that.)

The London Marathon was a special day that I am never going to forget. The crowds all the way around the 26.2 miles course were amazing, cheering, singing, calling our names, high fiving and offering sweets and encouragement to keep us all going.

By the time I reached the Houses of Parliament I had already run a marathon distance but of course had to manage that all important sprint down The Mall to finish with a smile on my face, remembering my reason for running.

Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me in my fundraising which at the time of writing has raised £2,560 for East Cheshire Hospice. I know that this will be put to good use for the patients in their care.

lauren scott, harpist, at trinity A request to use Trinity Church for a publicly released recording was certainly a first for us. We were very happy to accept the request, so Lauren Scott, a local harpist and composer, duly turned up with her harp and production team.

We had fears that the sound of Trinity’s heating system would disturb the recording but, fortunately, the sound for the recording was added to the video later, so we needn't have worried.

Trinity hosted a concert by Audley Male Voice Choir, led by their wonderful musical director, Christopher Cromar, and their star accompanist, Anna Chiu. The event was organised by Douglas Parker of Trinity who is also a member of the choir. The event raised more than £1,400 for church funds.

Audley Male Voice Chor at Trinity

The Trinity team ready to walk round Tittesworth Reservoir for Christian Aid Trinity’s Enid Munro and Dennis Wood, accompanied by Neil Munro, joined the annual sponsored walk around Tittesworth Reservoir, near Leek, to raise funds in support of Christian Aid.

In the days leading up to the event, the weather had continued relentlessly wet but, as luck would have it, on the day of the walk the weather started bright and sunny and continued dry to the end.

As usual there was a good crowd of people ready to set off at the official start time of 10.00, though quite a few people we met on the way looked like sponsored walkers who had set off earlier. Being keen young things, the three of us wanted to get to the front of the crowd and press ahead! We managed to slide through almost to the starting tape and then made a succession of nifty overtakes.

'Advent Hope' musical performance at Trinity For the afternoon Circuit Service at Trinity on 3rd December, the first Sunday in Advent, Trinity Singers & Friends celebrated Advent by performing Advent Hope at Trinity.

Members of the congregation and friends had prepared a presentation in words, songs and hymns from the Roger Jones Organisation. They are not a trained choir but once nerves subsided and the music flowed, it proved to be a valuable experience for both singers and congregation.