St. Peter’s, Draycott- 150th Anniversary celebrations programme WELCOME TO OUR CHURCH AND VILLAGE For the past 150 years, St. Peter's Church has fulfilled an important role in the life of the village of Draycott.  Consecrated in 1861, today it remains a symbol of an enduring Faith, and continues to serve the village as the venue for many Services and events, both great and small. To mark the anniversary, and also the refurbishment of the church's interior, eleven days of celebrations have been organised from the 18th to 29th June, with a wide variety of events, ranging from special Services to open Gardens, lunchtime recitals, and evening presentations . Unless stated elsewhere in this brochure, all events are free, with refreshments provided, and we look forward to welcoming you, your families, and your friends.   Sue Rose Priest-in-charge of the combined benefice of Cheddar, Draycott, and Rodney Stoke
SATURDAY 18th JUNE	2.00 to 5.00 pm	OPEN GARDENS & MORE 11 gardens open within the village, together with the added attractions of two exhibitions and a treasure-hunt in St.Peter's Church - also, Scarecrows and Cream Teas. Full details in the programme (£5.00, which includes entry to all the gardens) available from The Post Office, St.Peter's Church, or 01934 744943
	6.30 pm	OPENING SERVICE We are delighted to welcome The Right Reverend Peter Maurice, Bishop of Taunton, at the start of our Festival. (Refreshments will be available after the Service)
SUNDAY 19th JUNE	9.30 am	FESTIVAL EUCHARIST Special guest preacher, The Venerable John Reed, Archdeacon of Taunton. (A combined Benefice Service for Cheddar, Rodney Stoke and Draycott)
	2.00 to 5.00 pm	OPEN GARDENS & MORE For details, see Saturday, 18th June.
MONDAY 20th JUNE	1.15 pm	MUSICAL MOMENTS A lunchtime recital by present and past pupils of Draycott and Rodney Stoke First School. (Refreshments provided)
TUESDAY 21st JUNE	7.30 pm	WHAT THE VICAR SAW ! A fascinating evening, with Alan Rowntree telling the story of the building of St. Peter's, and life in Draycott 150 years ago is seen through the eyes of St Peter's first vicar. The Reverend William Caparn and other villagers are brought to life by members of Mendip Players reading extracts from St Peter's Parish magazines from the 1860's. (Refreshments provided)
WEDNESDAY 22nd JUNE	1.15 pm	MUSIC IN THE FAMILY A lunchtime recital featuring instrumental and vocal music with Ian and Ruth Ames-White, and their talented musical children. (Refreshments provided)
THURSDAY 23rd JUNE	7.30 pm	WHAT THE DEAN DID ! Another fascinating evening, this time with the former Dean of Wells, RICHARD LEWIS, who recalls his early life, and then lets us into the secrets behind the daily running of one of the country's great Cathedrals. With musical illustrations. (Refreshments provided)
FRIDAY 24th JUNE	1.15 pm	KINGS AND YOU Singers and instrumentalists from Kings of Wessex School, Cheddar entertain you with a selection of vocal and instrumental pieces on the lighter side. (Refreshments provided)
SUNDAY 26th JUNE	9.30 am	HOLY COMMUNION
	3.00 pm	CHORAL EVENSONG The world-famous WELLS CATHEDRAL CHOIR of boys and men sing a Festival Choral Evensong. Directed by Matthew Owens, with Jonathan Vaughn as organist, the Service includes music from the 19th & 20th Centuries, as well as the psalms for the day from the Book of Common Prayer. (Refreshments available after the Service)
MONDAY 27th JUNE	1.15 pm	MUSIC IN THE FAMILY No less than 5 members of the musical COTON FAMILY from Wells entertain us, with singing, trumpet, trombone, 'cello, oboe and flute, including two specially made arrangements, and a surprise or two ! (Refreshments provided)
WEDNESDAY 29th JUNE	6.00 pm	CHORAL EVENSONG on St.Peter's Day On our Patronal Feast, we welcome the boys of the choir of Trinity Church on the Green, New Haven, Connecticut, to sing a Festal Choral Evensong. One of the oldest and best-known church choirs in the USA, the choristers and their musical director Walden Moore are currently on tour in the UK, and on this special Draycott occasion, Barry Rose will be their guest conductor. (Refreshments available after the Service)