GALLERY Pictures from across the Parish

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Farnley School pupils playing recorders in church

Farnley School pupils at an Easter service 2024

Pupils from Farnley Tyas School hold an Easter service in St Lucius' in March 2024

A team making Christingles at St Lucius', Farnley Tyas in December 2023

This evocative image of All Hallows' Church through falling snow was captured in March 2023 by the freelance photographer Vinny Tyrell, who lives in the village.

South side of Almondbury Parish church under snow

The pictures of the south side of All Hallows' Church and Westgate under falling snow in March 2023 were taken by Ian Kennedy, a teacher, who lives in the village.

A quartet of singers preparing for a service of Choral Evensong at St Lucius'. From left, conductor Daniel, alto Jo, bass Isaac and tenor Harrison. The choir was joined by soprano Stella for the well-attended service which was followed by supper.

A flower arrangement inspired by rag rug making.

A selection of hobby-themed displays from the April community Flower Festival at St Lucius'.

Stunning pictures of the interior of All Hallows' Church taken by Mark Sykes in September 2024. We thank Mark for sharing them

Chancel of All Hallows' Church Almondbury

All Hallows' Church Almondbury chancel view

Portable altar at All Hallows' Church Almondbury

View towards the west end at All Hallows' Church Almondbury

The ancient ceiling in All Hallows' Church, Almondbury

Stained glass windows in Almondbury Parish Church

A stained glass window in Almondbury Parish Church

Tom Osborne playing the trumpet at the Farnley Tyas concert.

A concert by organist Gordon Stewart and trumpeter Tom Osborne drew a large audience to St Lucius' for a varied and entertaining evening.

Huddersfield Voices, conducted by Mitchell Wright, above, sang Maunder's Olivet to Calvary and Mendelssohn’s Hear my Prayer in All Hallows' during Passiontide. Georgia Collier, above right, gave a beautiful performance of the Mendelssohn, ably supported by the choir. The day was rounded off with Choral Evensong led by a group of Huddersfield University singers and followed by supper.

Parishioners celebrate in the parish hall

A joyful fizz-and-cake celebration in All Hallows' Parish Hall after the licensing of the Rev Jessica Malay as Associate Priest.

100-year-old Dorothy with her congratulations from the Queen.

Family and friends at the 100th birthday celebration of church member Dorothy.

Family and friends gathered at All Hallows' to say Happy Birthday to Dorothy, our oldest member, who celebrated her 100th birthday.

Good cheer after a railing-painting session at St Lucius', left.

Congregation members outside All Hallows' for Palm Sunday

Blessing of the palms on Palm Sunday at Almondbury

Parish Eucharist for Palm Sunday began at All Hallows' with the outdoor blessing of palms followed by a procession into church.