The annual Candlelit Carol Service was held outdoors in the Garden of Remembrance at 6pm on Saturday 16th December 2017 following the unveiling and blessing of the new sign at the Hornsey High Street entrance. The service was conducted by Fr Bruce Batstone and the lighting, PA and sound systems were provided by Chris Arnold of Creative Orchestra.
The Tower Singers Choristers led the Carol singing and a collection during the service raised £184 (an increase of 36% on 2016) which was donated towards the upkeep of the Tower and Churchyard. The attendance at this year’s Carol Service was higher than previous years as the event had also been advertised by The Long View Working Group.
Fortunately the rain on the day obligingly preceded and followed the event so that the service was completed in dry conditions with the numerous outdoor candles adding to the festive atmosphere. The service was followed by the now traditional mulled wine and excellent mince pies prepared by Nick Allaway and Peter Sanders together with additional refreshments from the Church.
