A celebration of 100 years of Methodism in Yate
In 2004 we celebrated 100 years of Methodism in Yate and many events took place. See below for some of the highlights:
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Saturday, 7th February |
The Centenary was launched with an Exhibition and Coffee Morning. |
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Sunday, 8th February |
The morning worship was followed by a Sunday Lunch and was attended by approximately 100 people - a good time was had by all! Click here for photos |
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Monday, 22nd March |
A concert performed by the Avon Fire Brigade Band which covered pieces from 1900 to 1939. |
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Sunday, 11th April (Easter Sunday) |
An Easter Breakfast and an Easter Egg Hunt. |
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Saturday & Sunday, 22nd & 23rd May |
Flower Festival (themed on major events of the past century) |
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Sunday, 27th June |
An afternoon tea and sing-along based on the 1940s'.
Almost 80 people joined us for the afternoon which provided
ample opportunity to meet with old friends, share wartime memories and share
in a plateful of spam sandwiches! |
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Saturday, 17th July |
The weather was kind to us again and we were able to have a
proper Street Party as our children, and many adults, commemorated the
Queens Coronation in 1953. |
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Friday, 24th September |
A big social event this time and an opportunity for everyone to let their hair down! We danced the night away, 60's and 70's style, to to the music of the renowned local band: Footloose. |
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Saturday, 13th November |
Our Annual Christmas event had a few changes this year, including changing its name from the Christmas Bazaar to the Christmas Fayre. The day was once again very well supported with lunches served from 1 p.m. and finally closing at 4 p.m. |
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