Birthday celebrations in Kilbride!
Birthday boys! The Rev John McClure and parishioner George Rea cut their special cake.
The Ladies’ Group in Kilbride Parish Church was busy ahead of the morning service on March 16 preparing a stew lunch.
As soon as the service was over, parishioners and friends moved to the parish hall where everyone enjoyed a delicious meal of beef stew, followed by apple tart and ice cream.
The day was also a special one for the rector, the Rev John McClure, as he celebrated his birthday, and a cake was baked for the occasion. Parishioner George Rea celebrated his birthday the following Tuesday (born in the same year as Rev John so only two days younger!) and it was fitting that he should join in the celebrations.
When the meal was over, George joined his brother David to provide some entertainment as they played accordions together. Organist Tim Wilson also played a few Irish songs on the piano to set the atmosphere for a slightly early St Patrick’s Day celebration. People’s Church Warden, James Christie, assisted by singing a well-received solo.
Report and pictures by David Holmes
Music in Kilbride Parish ahead of St Patrick’s Day.
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