We have many people to thank for making the church look attractive during the year – and especially at Christmas. Not least are our gifted flower arrangers, whose creations adorn the sanctuary. Mary Brownlow made this lovely arrangement and we are grateful to her for her floral creations during the year.

There was sweet singing in the choir at the All Hallows' Carol Service which was accompanied by our guest organist, Mitch Wright. Challenging music, from RR Terry to John Rutter, was tackled with aplomb as the story of Christmas unfolded in the readings.

Rev Rob, the Rector, led the service – and directed the choir – and the lovely French carol, O Holy Night, was sung by soprano Lottie, accompanied on the organ by her brother, Will.

All Hallows' looks magnificent for Christmas, so don't miss our other services listed on the church website. Happily for us, the Christingle Service on Christmas Eve has been oversubscribed, but we are sorry that some  families may be disappointed.

There will be a later Christingle Service at 4.30pm at our sister church, St Lucius' in Farnley Tyas.

More than 130 people packed St Lucius' Church for the annual service of Lessons and Carols. It was led by Rev Rob, the Rector, with choral music from the Farnley Singers, conducted by Martin Kettlewell.

Among the sopranos were Katie Savage and her daughter, Lottie, who sang a solo verse in Harold Darke's In the Bleak Midwinter.

The lessons were read by individuals drawn from the congregation, the parish and the Farnley Community Group. Afterwards, coffee, wine, mince pies and other goodies were served to the enthusiastic throng.

This service has become a fixture in the Farnley calendar since its inception in 2017, so many thanks to Rob, to the Farnley Singers and the tenor, Graham Fearnley, who draws the choir together, to our organist and to our marvellous catering team.