Sunday 2nd December dawned and our day began with a friendly and relaxed sherry reception for everyone in the Church Hall.
St Wilfrid’s Church in Kirkby in Ashfield looked impressive, adorned with emblems of the Order of St Lazarus, as the Commandery of King Offa entered to the accompaniment of our very own Piper, Confrere Professor Robert Ashford. Then followed the first carol, ‘Once in royal David’s city’, led by Confrere John Bullock (organ) and Mr Tony Wade (trumpeter).
Over sixty people, including representatives from the Leprosy Mission and Nepal Leprosy Trust,...
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