Although today was not my turn for stewarding duty, I could not resist a visit to the church as it never disappoints. When I arrived I found that my very good friend and research collaborator Ruth Butler was duty steward that afternoon. We were soon engaged in conversation and exchanging ideas and information on all sorts of topics to do with the church and Witley Court next door.
There has recently been an improvement to a feature of the interior of the building. that is that the old photographic and information display set up with the assistance of the late Bill Pardoe over forty years ago has now been completely re-vamped and modernised. The new display is a much more professional work and has been undertaken by Peter Kemp, the husband of one of our stewards Hilary. Peter has digitally scanned all the old prints and mounted them on attractive felt board which is framed in oak, all at his own expense. There has been universal praise and admiration from all who have cast their eyes on this impressive piece of craftsmanship despite reservations from some quarters - many thanks indeed to it's author.
Whilst on this particular topic, a very impressed Simon Lees-Milne and Ian Holland payed a visit to show their appreciation of Peter's work. Ian and his wife Mary have just returned from an extended visit to their family in Australia, having missed the miserable winter that the rest of us have had to endure. What a shame !
In addition to all this activity, a young gentleman came striding into the church and proceeded at once to the organ balcony, whereupon he played the said instrument nearly all afternoon in an impromptu recital of music, much to the delight of the visitors present. All in all a most interesting and enjoyable afternoons entertainment.
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