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Graham’s Farewell Party

February 8, 2016 by 2

About 60 people gathered for a party to celebrate Graham’s time at St James – and wish him and his family all the best with their move to Perth – on the evening of 06 February 2016.

Charles was master of ceremonies for the evening, which included:

  • a medley of Burns’ songs and airs, played / sung by Clare, Maureen and Rosemary
  • ceilidh dancing
  • community singing led by the Praise Group
  • performance of the song our young praise band “The Prospects” had written for Graham (“I Will Walk 100 Miles”)
  • performance of two fiddle tunes our musical director, Katherine, had composed for Graham and Jane (Rev. Graham Crawford’s Railway Reel; and Dr Jane Crawford’s Jig)
  • stovies
  • speeches (you can read the text of Jean’s speech here)
  • presentation of gifts to Graham and Jane from the congregation
  • performance of another of Katherine’s musical compositions – this one, setting to music the traditional “Irish Blessing”
  • Auld Lang Syne

Thank you to the numerous people who were involved in organising the evening, both beforehand and on the night. Everyone had a great time.

Here’s a selection of photographs to give you a flavour of what happened:

Rev. Graham Crawford with The Prospects - 06 February 2016
Graham with The Prospects: Matthew, Emily and Craig

 

Rev. Graham Crawford receives farewell gifts from St James' Church, Lossiemouth
Graham receiving gifts from the congregation via Jean Symon, Session Clerk

 

The Ceilidh Band for Rev. Graham Crawford's Farewell Party
The Ceilidh Band: Chris, Malin and Peter – “Dreist”

 

The Top Table Guests for Rev. Graham Crawford's Farewell Party - 06 February 2016
The Top Table (sorry it’s a bit out of focus)

 

People attending the Farewell Party for Rev. Graham Crawford at St James' Church, Lossiemouth - 06 February 2016
Waiting for their stovies …
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