Hello all you Glossopians out there, today's blog is to document the Civic Service that took place yesterday in The Parish Church of All Saints in Old Glossop. The question on is why should you be bothered about it? Well...This wasn't just the first Civic service held at the Glossop Parish Church, but Councillor George Wharmby is the first Glossop councillor to become Chairman.
The Parish Church is one of the oldest churches in Glossop; there has been a Church on the site for over 850 years. The current incarnation was built in 1914 around its tower; which was built in 1853.
The sun broke out amongst the rain clouds as a large crowed gathered outside the church included High Sheriff David Coke-steel, Andrew Bingham MP for High Peak and all the Mayors and Chairmen of the districts of Derbyshire. After a 15-minuet delay, the procession, which included Lord Lieutenant William Tucker began.
The service was for the Glossop Born Councillor George David Wharmby who has recently been inducted as the Chairman of Derbyshire County Council. It was conducted by The Reverend Helen Stubbs and included Bible Readings from one of Glossop’s great actors Garard Riley and Mr Wharmby's two sons were emotive.
Sadly the ex-member of parliament and soon to be strictly come dancing star, Edwina Curry could not attend due to the shows rehearsal schedule. However the highlight of the event was professional soloist Katie Jane Innes singing a passion filled rendition of ‘Ave Marie’ with accompaniment from organist Jack Pickford.
Councillor Wharmby then invited guests to refreshment at nearby Duke of Norfolk School Hall in which he made a poignant about his tims at the school and thanked all that attended.
The Chairman’s Consort, Councillor Jean Wharmby is quoted as saying “It Is Great to see so many local people and civic dignitaries and a fantastic job was done by the army cadets, choir and Brass Ensemble from the Dark Peak Music Centre.”
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