Teignbridge Civic Service

It was standing room only for my Civic Service. I chose my own parish Church, St. Michael the Archangel, East Teignmouth. The service was conducted by my Chaplain, the Rev. Graham Stones. The honoured guests included the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Devon, Mr. Robin Barlow, Lord and Lady Clifford, Civic heads from all over Devon, uniformed organisations and Council colleagues and officials plus an overflowing congregation of friends and guests who raised the roof to join in the familiar rousing hymns I had chosen, including such favourites as "For the beauty of the earth"and "Mine Eyes have seen the Glory"! The Stover School Chamber Choir CANTABILE rounded off their repertoire with "Boogie, Woogie Bugle Boy from Company B" which was much appreciated by the group of Normandie Veterans. Afterwards the guests were entertained to a cream tea at Bitton House.