A busy 'Carols for Busy People'

Sunday, 25 December 2022 00:00

On Wednesday, 21st December, St Thomas’s Salisbury was once more packed to capacity for the annual ‘Carols for Busy People’ event.

This lunchtime opportunity to sing favourite carols, interspersed with readings from the Christmas story, had become a regular and popular event with the Salisbury community. Now, for the first time since lockdown is back to its best.

This year proceedings were enlivened when the rector, Kelvin Inglis, used volunteers from those gathered to hold up cards as prompts for audience participation and interaction to a reading of the Christmas Story.

Rachel Fear, Community Fundraiser and Jenna Micaleff from ‘Alzheimer’s Support’ look pleased after receiving their donation.

The event was also an appropriate occasion to present donations from funds raised by the 2022 Christmas Tree Festival.

This year’s nominated charities were ‘Alzheimer’s Support’ and ‘Friends of Salisbury Shopmobility’ which were each presented with cheques for £5,059.45p.

The 2022 Christmas Tree Festival was visited by over 11,740 people and raised over £15,000.

Tracey Gill, Volunteer ‘Star’ fundraiser and Cindy Demain-Griffiths, Shop Mobility Manager, ‘Friends of Salisbury Shopmobility’, with their donation cheque

This outstanding result was a heartening reminder that the generous beating heart of Salisbury remains firm despite the difficulties everyone is having to face at the moment.

More from Local News

International GB Event Rider Opens Yard for Special Open Day

International event rider Kirsty Chabert is inviting the local community behind the scenes at her Team Opposition eventing yard in Landford, Wiltshire, for a special Yard Open Day on Wednesday 26 August, from 11 am–3 pm.
Mayor of Wilton Selects Salisbury Hospice Charity for Mayor's Appeal

Councillor Chris Harrison, Mayor of Wilton, has selected Salisbury Hospice’s “Sponsor a Nurse” campaign as his Mayor’s Appeal charity for this mayoral term.
Salisbury Searching for CCTV Volunteers

As part of Salisbury City Council’s CCTV monitoring service, a dedicated team of volunteer operators monitors the city’s state-of-the-art CCTV and radio system.
Residents Report Strong Smell of Smoke Over Salisbury

Residents in and around Salisbury are reporting a strong smell of smoke this morning (14th August).
PCC calls for balanced approach to police reform

Wiltshire's Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson has called for a measured and evidence-led approach to police reform, stressing that any changes must strengthen policing's ability to serve communities, protect the vulnerable and maintain public confidence.
The Hills - and Cathedral - are Alive with The Sound of Music

Audiences will have an opportunity to enjoy Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic film musical The Sound of Music on the big screen in Salisbury Cathedral on Saturday 5 September.
Pride and Prejudice *Sort Of Cast Announced for Tour Coming to Salisbury Playhouse

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) by Isobel McArthur, after Jane Austen, has proved to be one of the most successful touring productions ever and is returning yet again, including a run at Salisbury Playhouse.
Wiltshire police rider claims multiple titles at PSUK Southern Championships

A Wiltshire Police staff member has celebrated a highly successful day at the Police Sport UK (PSUK) Southern Championships Blue Lights Horse Show, taking home multiple titles while proudly representing the Force.