150th Anniversary Celebrations
A dedicated committee put together a series of events to celebrate
150 years of Methodism in Walton in 2006
Souvenirs are still available as follows:
Celebration Year Brochures at £2 each
Special commemorative pens at £2.50
Notelets at £1.50
Events arranged were:
150th Celebration Events
A Photo Gallery of the Celebration Weekend in July is HERE
March 4th – Dance in Village Hall
March 25th – 7.00 pm – Salvation Army Brass Band Concert
May – Quiz
June – Sharlston Male Voice Choir
July 14-16th – Anniversary Weekend – Flower Festival - Frank Pagden will present an after-tea speech on July 15th
September 23rd – Gilbert and Sullivan Singers
November 18th – Christmas Fair Plus
December 6th – Carol Request Evening
Special Guest Preachers were:
January 29th – Mr Tim Francis
March 12th – Professor Peter Howdle
April 2nd – The Revd.Gordon Ryder
April 23rd – The Revd. Christine Hawke
May 7th – The Revd. Roy Newell
June 18th – The Revd. Brian Hoare
July 16th – The Revd. Trevor Grewcock
August 20th - The Revd. Alan Loosemore
September 4th – The Revd. The Baroness Kathleen Richardson
October 8th – The Revd. Michael Townsend
November 5th – The Revd. John Forster
December – The Revd. Dr Paul Glass