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This page contains archived news and reviews of
the events that
have taken place at Norwich Citadel from July - October 2009.
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Corps
Band 127th Anniversary Meetings -
Sunday 4th October
Captain
Richard Welch, and Band Sergeant Joe Allen led morning and evening
meetings respectively on Band Sunday of 127th Band Anniversary meetings
at Norwich Citadel. Band members contributed testimonies, prayers and
Bible readings, and band contributions included “My Comfort
and Strength”, “Wonderful Day” and
“In Good Company”. Bandsman David Winch was the
tenor horn soloist in “The Old Rustic
Bridge”.
(Bandsman
Brian Cushion 06/10/2009)
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Gospel
evening with Jimmy Cricket - Saturday 3rd October
The
successful “First Sunday” series of meetings at
Norwich Citadel continues to attract congregations comprising those who
are not regular attenders.
The
October event, on this occasion held on the first Saturday of the
month, was a Gospel evening with Jimmy Cricket. With his special brand
of family humour, Jimmy has enjoyed great success on stage, TV, and
Radio over many years, and is famed for his catchphrase, ‘And
there’s more’. [read
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He
brought an evening of fun and fellowship in his own inimitable style,
and told of his father’s wonderful sense of humour, and his
determination to always do his best for his large family. The household
was filled with the reality of God, and the family were regular church
attenders. Although Jimmy realises that this is where his faith first
took root, reading Christian books led to him finding God’s
love for himself.
A
question and answer session, led by C.O. Major Denis Lomax, revealed
incidents and stories from Jimmy’s career, and family and
Christian life.
“Friends
United” – which comprises Singing Company members,
and their friends from home and school, contributed “O Happy
Day” and “Favourite Things” from the
“Sound of Music”. The group were led by Singing
Company Leader Lindsey Johnson. Photographs of the group with Jimmy
Cricket are being forwarded to you separately.
(Bandsman
Brian Cushion 06/10/2009)
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Ladies
Fellowship - 7th
September 2009
Jess
Down came to the Ladies Fellowship in September to talk to us about The
East Anglian Air Ambulance. (EAAA) She explained to us that the charity
is independent of government and National Lottery funding and is
entirely dependent on fund-raising and contributions. To keep its two
air ambulances flying and to provide the advanced medical equipment
they carry, over £3 million per year has to be raised.
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On
average the EAAA are called to four incidents a day, life threatening
situations such as road traffic accidents, incidents involving people
in inaccessible places and cardiac arrests. Because of the advanced
skills, drugs and equipment found on board, and being able to access
places impossible for a land ambulance, the EAAA can make all the
difference in these incidents.
The
Charity was established in 2000 and in the early days operated in
Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk, functioning with just one
helicopter. In 2007 they extended the service to operate a second
helicopter, which serves Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
The
EAAA is especially needed here in East Anglia as the region covers a
vast area, much of it rural. With more than 5,000 sq miles,
or 11% of the total area of England, it contains some of its most
isolated terrain, making it sometimes difficult for land ambulances to
reach the scene of accidents and emergencies quickly. Norfolk and
Suffolk are more rural and in the summer months with the influx of
tourists the population increases by 2-3 million placing enormous
pressure on our roads and infrastructure. While in Bedfordshire,
Cambridgeshire, and Peterborough there is generally more
‘business’ traffic. However, as with everywhere
else, our roads in East Anglia are becoming increasingly congested,
leading to ever more road traffic collisions - which already make up
more than 50% of the incidents attended.
The
service has developed at a rapid rate, so to reflect the changing
environment and continue to provide the highest standards in medical
provision the clinical crew are more highly skilled in order to be part
of the ambulance team. This enables treatment to be given at the scene
so patients benefit from on-scene stabilisation, which saves more lives
and spares thousands from serious long-term injury. Once the patient
has received the essential on-scene medical treatment the crew on the
land ambulances might then take over and manage the situation, which
frees up the helicopter and its clinicians so they can be deployed to
accidents and emergencies where these skills are needed elsewhere. Of
course, in cases where it is necessary, the EAAA will transport the
patient to the most suitable hospital for their injuries, which may
well be a specialist unit elsewhere in the region and not the nearest
Accident and Emergency department.
Jess
went on to give accounts of actual incidents were the Air Ambulance had
saved lives that might otherwise be lost.
Gill
Burton gave an appropriate vote of thanks as she had first hand
experience of the service when a work colleague experienced a heart
attack a few years ago. She had helped to raise some money
along with others at her work place, and was given a tour around the
EAAA headquarters and a close up view of the helicopters.
Fellowship
members were generous with their donations and bought much of the
souvenir merchandise that Jess had brought along. The talk
over tea and coffee confirmed another successful and interesting
evening.
Jan
Allen brought the evening to a close with an epilogue, talking about
faith and the way it plays a part in our lives even when we are not
aware of it. She read about heroes of faith from Hebrews
11:1-10.
In
October we will be looking at Visions of Old Norwich and it is hoped
that this will stir memories for some and be informative to others.
Come early to get a good seat with a good view. A warm
welcome awaits new members. For further information, talk to
Jan on 01508 570011.
(Jan
Allen September 2009)
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Brides
and Blooms – an exhibition of wedding dresses and
bridal flowers from the 19th century to the
present day, and held as
part of Norwich Heritage Week
Almost
2000
people visited a Brides and Blooms exhibition at Norwich Citadel which
was held as part of Norwich Heritage Week. During Heritage Week special
events took place throughout the historic city of Norwich at such
places as the 11th century Cathedral, the Norwich (Norman) Castle
Museum and Art Gallery. Organised walks and tours of many other
historic sites, churches and buildings also took place. [read
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The Brides
and Blooms event was opened by a special couple – Chris
Baker, 92, and his wife Ruby, 88 – a devoted couple who
celebrated their 69th Wedding Anniversary on the opening date of the
exhibition – Thursday 10 September. They were married on the
spur of the moment when Mr Baker had been given an unexpected
day’s leave from the Navy. A special licence was obtained
from the Cathedral to allow them to marry at 3.30pm on that day in 1940.
The
Flower
Festival with a difference took place over a 4 day period from Thursday
to Sunday. Visitors entered through a specially erected floral arch
leading to 35 floral displays – including pedestal displays,
bridal bouquets and interpretations of favourite wedding hymns. Bridal
fashions from 1860 to the present day were illustrated by some 30
wedding dresses - mannequins being loaned by local department stores.
There were also displays of Salvation Army wedding uniforms and
photographs, including one of the founder – General William
Booth and his wife Catherine on their wedding day in 1855.
Open
from
10.00am until 4.00pm, and between 7.00pm and 9.00pm on each of the 4
days – evening visitors enjoyed music from the corps
songsters, band, and junior band and singing company.
Angela
Vokalek, a member of the corps flower team, masterminded the event with
the objective of persuading people to visit Norwich Citadel during
Heritage week – enjoy the flowers and dresses on display, and
experience the warmth and fellowship of the corps’ and its
members who were acting as stewards and guides around the building.
Angela,
a
former professional florist, was assisted in the mammoth task of
preparing and arranging the displays by the corps flower team of Wendy
Cushion, Margaret Mann, Joyce Youngman, and Pam Sinclair. Corps members
loaned wedding dresses and uniforms, and assisted in preparation of the
wedding dress and flower display stands, stewarding, provision of
refreshments, advertising and programme distribution. Local flower
clubs also contributed floral displays.
Harvest
Sunday took place on the final day of the 4 day Brides and Blooms event
when meeting leaders were Major Alex Bishop - Divisional Director of
Social Services and Major Janet Bishop - North Norfolk Team Ministry.
Sunday school members brought their harvest gifts to display around the
Altar table at the commencement of the Sunday morning meeting.
I
have
attached four photographs – 2 of flower arrangements, 1 of
the floral arch at the entrance of the corps hall, and 1 of 92 year old
Mr Chris Baker and his wife Ruby - 88 who cut a ribbon to open the
event.
(Bandsman
Brian Cushion 14/09/2009)
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First
Sunday with special guests the Kolpaktchi family
Special
guests at the
September “First Sunday” meeting at Norwich Citadel
were the Kolpaktchi family. The evening was entitled “From
Russia With Love” – the family being forced to flee
their home in Ukraine following persecution some 10 years ago, and are
now based in Thornton Heath. [read
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The members of the
group
comprise parents Mark and Nelina, and their family -
daughters Ksenya and Maria, and son Gregory. Their joyful Christian
expression, and visible witness led to the family having to leave their
homeland and Salvation Army corps at Yalta.
A
question and answer
session with the family and led by C.O. Cathryn Woodhouse of Thornton
Heath, revealed that the early years in the U.K. involved father Mark
moving from job to job and the family missing their relatives and
friends. However they were so glad to join their new found Christian
friends in this country, and being allowed to freely express their love
of God and His Word.
Parents
Mark and Melina
are now music teachers and have helped establish Folk Band
“Slavyane” within the Russian Community Centre
based at the Thornton Heath corps - Services take place on Sunday
afternoon within the centre.
Dressed
in colourful
national costumes the family’s music contributions included
delightful vocal and instrumental folk items from various regions of
Russia and Ukraine. Gregory and Ksenya led the final congregational
song of the evening - “My Jesus My
Saviour”, and father Mark gave the Benediction.
All
corps music sections
took part and congregation and guests shared coffee and further
fellowship at the conclusion of the evening.
(Bandsman
Brian Cushion 09/09/2009)
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Ladies
Fellowship August 10th 2009
Despite
the on off drizzle the evening was warm and people filled the
William Booth upper lounge to enjoy the bi-annual BBQ of the Ladies
Fellowship. Chicken drumsticks, beef burgers and jumbo
sausages were accompanied by salad and onions, washed down with plenty
of orange juice and lemonade. [read
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Many
guests took part in the fun quiz guessing the musical, whilst
others enjoyed fellowship and chatting with friends.
Throughout the evening people took advantage of the bring and buy
tables, and also the hand crafted cards that were for sale.
Our
thanks goes to Joe Allen, Ian Munday and Percy Sommerville for
their hard work cooking and for all the work put in by the Ladies
Fellowship Committee. The evening raised £132 for
this year Helping Hand Appeal, which is working with people with HIV
and AIDS. 33 million people are living with HIV worldwide; 25 million
people died from AIDS related illnesses. 15 million children were
orphaned due to AIDS.
It is
easy to get lost in the enormity of those statistics, but it is
important to remember that behind every statistic is a face, behind
every number is a precious life that is being destroyed by this
unsympathetic and unrelenting disease. The Salvation Army is
responding, bringing hope, joy and light into situations of fear,
despair and darkness. They have been working at the forefront of the
response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic since the 1980's. The response is
truly holistic, caring for people's physical, practical, spiritual and
emotional needs. Major Joyce Bentley closed the evening in
prayer.
New
programmes are now available for the coming year and we have once
again put together a very interesting and varied line-up.
September kicks off with a talk about The Anglian Air
Ambulance. Every one is welcome, so why not join us and bring
a friend along. You don’t have to be a Salvationist
or even attend our church. A warm welcome awaits you.
For further information ring Jan Allen 01508 570011.
(Jan
Allen August 2009)
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Welcome
and Installation of Major David Jackson as Divisional Commander
– Anglia Division
A
large congregation were
present at Norwich Citadel on the occasion of the Installation and
Welcome meeting of the new leader for the Anglia Division –
Major David Jackson. The event was conducted
by the Chief Secretary, Colonel Brian Peddle, and Colonel Rosalie
Peddle, who were supported by Divisional Headquarters Officers.
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Major
Aubrey Draycott
– Div. Director of Evangelism - welcomed the meeting leaders,
the new Divisional Leader, and local representatives of the Churches.
Norfolk
Fellowship Brass,
conducted by Bandsman David Woodrow of Norwich Citadel, presented
pre-meeting music, accompanied congregational singing and played
“I Know Thou Art Mine” in the welcome meeting.
Singing
Company Leader
Lindsey Johnson, and songster Jayne Frost of Norwich Citadel were
accompanied by bandsman Percy Sommerville of Norwich Citadel, and
pianist for the evening, in “Closer Than”, and,
“Draw Me Closer”.
Following
congregational
songs “We’re a band that shall conquer the
foe”, and “Jesus what a Beautiful Name”,
Major Barry Willson – C.O. Lowestoft Citadel, offered prayer,
and words of welcome were extended to the divisions new officer
appointments by Captain Sandra Welch – Div. Director of
Personnel.
Major
Aubrey Draycott
gave a powerpoint presentation of army work throughout the picturesque
Anglia division, and divisional representative – CSM Howard
Cracknell of Stowmarket, expressed words of welcome. In his response
Major David Jackson thanked the division for it’s warm
welcome, and spoke of his officer service in the Republic of Ireland
– culminating in 4 years as Divisional Commander. He also
told of his family links through parents and grandparents with the
Fakenham, Norfolk corps, and of his enrolment as a senior soldier at
Norwich Citadel.
Words
of welcome from
representatives of the churches were given by the Venerable Jan
McFarlane, Archdeacon of Norwich, and Captain Richard Welch, Div.
Director of Business Admin., conducted an interview with the new
leader.
In
his bible address
Major Jackson reminded those in his new command that God empowers us,
through His Spirit, and to draw on His provision and resource to meet
the demands of present day service in the army. During a time of
reflection a seeker knelt at the mercy seat.
The
meeting concluded
with the stirring words of “Who is on the Lord’s
side”, and a closing benediction by Div. Director of
Women’s Ministries, Major Irene Draycott.
(Bandsman
Brian Cushion 27/07/2009)
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Congratulations
Dorrie
Dorrie Le
Marie, an adherent at Norwich Citadel, celebrated her 100th
birthday on
the 31st July. [read
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Our
photographs show Dorrie, and C.O. Major Denis Lomax at a special
birthday cake and 100 candles “celebration” in the
Sunday morning
meeting at Norwich Citadel. At Dorrie’s invitation, members
of the
congregation then joined her for celebratory, tea, coffee, cake and
fellowship in the William Booth Centre.
Adherents
Secretary Margaret McNealey, tells me that Dorrie was born no. 8 of 10
brothers and sisters. She came from a musical background and at one
time was a church organist.
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She moved into her
present home when she
was widowed some 24 years ago and her next door neighbour was a
Salvationist – Eva Wensley. Eva invited her to the army and
said you’ll
either love it or hate it. Dorrie loved it and has been attending
Norwich Citadel ever since. She became an adherent member in March
1988, joined the Home League, undertook Home League Treasurer duties
for a while, and until as recently as last year, was a member of the
Home League Singers.
Dorrie shared a further
celebratory occasion in the company of many friends, and the Lord Mayor
of Norwich – Councillor Evelyn Collishaw - at her home at
Cavendish House, Norwich, on the 31st July
– the date of her
100th birthday.
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(Bandsman
Brian Cushion 27/07/2009)
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Ladies
Fellowship Monday 6th July 2009
It
was good to see new
faces at this month Ladies Fellowship. Some friends had come
along with members and a few people came to support the
evening’s guest speaker Mr David Jessup. David appeared to be
well known by many of the Fellowship and he regaled us with his stories
and adventures in South Africa. [read
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David
along with his wife
had fallen in love with South Africa and its people some years ago and
try to visit as often as they can. They fly to Johannesburg
and drive straight out to the countryside to avoid the big cities. They
find that accommodation and services are very cheap and first
class. Many of the people they come into contact with are
interested in them, asking them where they come from and if they will
write to them on their return home. Over the years, they have made many
friends among the people they meet. They have made it a priority to get
to know the local people and the culture. They stay in
correspondence with those they befriend returning time and again to
follow their fortunes.
One
such young single
parent they met at a B & B has become very special to them and
they have raised money to help pay for her daughter’s school
fees and school uniform. They have visited with people in the townships
and although living conditions are quite poor, people take pride in
their homes and keep them clean. There are a lot of single
parent families, as the men do not seem to stay around to support the
families. One lady they befriended lived in Rorkes Drift and has no
water in the house. She has to walk over a kilometre to fetch
water. David explained that they had helped with many projects over the
years including supporting a lady who was looking after orphaned boys.
One
of their biggest joys
is their visits to The Kruger National Park where they enjoy the
stunning scenery, big game and wild life. David painted us a vivid
picture of his experiences and left us in no doubt as to the love he
holds for South Africa its people and habitat.
Meryl
Turner gave a vote
of thanks on behalf of all present. Jo Osborne brought a
fitting epilogue by reading the words to What a Wonderful World.
August
the 10th holds an
invitation to The Ladies Fellowship BBQ and Bring and Buy.
Tickets for this event can be obtained from Margaret Myhill at
£3.50. Be
sure to pick up your
new programme for September 2009 – August 2010.
(Jan
Allen 01/07/2009)
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Annual
service of Norwich Central Churches Together – at
Norwich Citadel
Norwich
Central Churches Together Annual Service took place at Norwich Citadel
and was attended by representatives from several city centre churches.
Father
James Walsh, Chairman of Norwich Central Churches Together, led the
service, and Major Denis Lomax – C.O. Norwich Citadel,
welcomed
the congregation and introduced the visiting church leaders taking part
in the service.
A
number of the
congregation had previously attended Sunday afternoon seminars at
Norwich Citadel.
Special
speaker was Rev Nicholas Vasey, of St Luke’s Church.
Intercessions were led by Rev Rosemary Bousfield and congregational
songs accompanied by the corps band included “Praise my
soul”, “Give thanks”, and
“I’ll go in the
strength of the Lord”. The band contributed
“’Mid all
the traffic”, and “Swedish Folk Tune”
(How Great Thou
Art), and the songsters sang “Under His Wings”.
(Bandsman
Brian Cushion 13/07/2009)
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