28th December 1928 - The Christmas Festival

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The Christmas Festival

Although the Clerk of the Weather denied us of a seasonable Christmas - reserving the snow a little late - he could not spoil one of the most enjoyable Yuletides of recent years.

Torrential rain and carols by the Town Silver Band ushered in the festive day, throughout which sparkled from a blue sky continuous sunshine, giving to many that gift which can be bought at no price but only received from the Great Giver Who gives gifts not only at Christmas but every day.

As far Buntingford and district was concerned the season was happily spent; bright and hearty services at all churches were well attended; and merriment ran high at family parties and other events which were quite in keeping with the traditional Christmas spirit.

28th December 1928 - Aspenden Church Services etc

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Aspenden

Church Services, &c.

The Holy Communion will be administered after the morning service on Sunday next, and a special carol service will be given at 3 o'clock in the afternoon by the Buntingford Town Silver Band. This service should be largely attended.

The Rector will preach in the evening on the fitting subject: "Life's New Pathway," at which service there should also be a large congregation.

On New Year's Eve (December 31st) there will be a Watch Night Service at 11.15 p.m., and the Holy Communion will be celebrated the following day at 11a.m.

21st December 1928 - Aspenden Christmas Services

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Aspenden

Christmas Services, &c.

The Rector will conduct all the services at the Parish Church during Christmastide, which are arranged as follows:

Sunday, December 23rd - Holy Communion 8.30 a.m., 12.15 and 7.30 p.m.; matins and sermon 11 a.m.; evensong and sermon 6.30 p.m.

At the morning service the Rector will take for his subject "The Christmas Star," and in the evening, when the service will take the nature of a carol service, during which the day school children will sing, the subject to be treated will be "The Christmas Child."

On Christmas Day the Holy Communion will be administered at 8 a.m. and after the service at 11 a.m., the subject at which will be "The First Christmas Night."

On Sunday, December 30th, Holy Communion will be administered at 12.15, and in addition to the morning and evening services at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. respectively, there will be a carol service by the Buntingford Town Silver Band at 3 p.m.

There will be a watch night service on New Year's Eve at 11.15 p.m., and the Holy Communion will be administered on New Year's Day at 11 a.m.

5th August 1927 - Town Silver Band

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Town Silver Band

The Town Band took the opportunity of holding a dance when holiday-makers to the town would be able to contribute to their funds by purchasing tickets, and as a result a large number was present at the Benson Hall on Saturday evening.

The Band provided their own dance music, and continuous enjoyment lasted for several hours.

To raise further funds, the Band are holding a garden fete on August 27th, and further particulars will be announced in due course.

It is hoped that fine weather will prevail on this occasion and that many will be present to contribute to the funds.