by Vernon Morris, Secretary
The Parish Fellowship is a fairly recent part of the 150 years history of Holy Trinity. Formed during the ministry of Canon Philip Cousins, it began at The Church of Our Saviour on the West Shore.
At the time the Parish had three branches of the Mothers’ Union, two at Holy Trinity and one at the Church of Our Saviour. The Mothers’ Union, by definition, was a female dominated group led by Mrs Laura Goodier.
In 1980, one of the speakers came to show slides about Bardsey Island. The rector was keen to see and hear this talk. Father Philip approached Mrs Goodier about letting men come to this talk. It was put to the Mothers’ Union members who decided, not only to invite the rector, but encouraged their spouses also. The Bishop of Bangor was consulted and permission was given to form a new group, “The Parish Fellowship”. With two MU branches remaining, the one at the Church of Our Saviour came to an end.
Laura Goodier became the first leader, Mrs Margaret Sawyer her deputy and Mrs Betty Craven, treasurer and programme secretary. Laura remained leader until ill health made her give it up. She was followed as leader by the late Mrs Falmai Morris. Following Fal’s untimely death in 2007, Mrs Adele Arrowsmith took up the reins. Adele retired in 2012 and for the first time a man was elected as leader. Mrs Vicky Ford now leads the group and it continues to provide loving friendship, companionship and interesting talks on a variety of subjects during autumn and spring months.
Autumn programme 2019 (Tuesdays)
22 October | 2.30 pm | Opening meeting after Eucharist | |
29 October | 2.30 pm | Mulberry Harbour | Vicky MacDonald |
5 November | 2.30 pm | A Hebrides Odyssey | Gwyneth Peters |
12 November | 2.30 pm | Llandudno Christmas Fayre | |
19 November | 2.30 pm | What a Wonderful World | Revd David Halstead |
26 November | 2.30 pm | Accessible Holidays for the Blind and Partially Sighted | Nigel Garry |
3 December | 2.30 pm | St David’s Hospice | Adrian Owen |
10 December | 2.30 pm | Closing meeting, Christmas Party and Carols | Meetings will resume in spring. |