After the service on Sunday 16^th September we held a lunch to celebrate MaryAnn’s time with us and to say goodbye to her, Keith Calum and Aileen. Around 100 members and friends packed the Hall for the soup and sandwich lunch and the presentation.

Presentations were made to the whole family and thanks to all members of the congregation who contributed so generously to the gifts.

Thanks in particular to Alison Yelland, Noel Proven and Neil Proven and all the soup makers for making the event possible and making it run so smoothly and also to Craig Robertson for his eloquent tribute to MaryAnn following on the tribute he paid to her on our behalf at the Presbytery meeting on 11^th September.

Spiritual Songs in Simplicity

The Sion Men’s Choir from Holland came to St Anne’s on Friday 14^th September to perform the first of three Concerts in the Edinburgh area.

The choir, over 60 strong, sang a wide repertoire of religious and secular music, a mixture of English and Dutch and were accompanied by their organist.

The Sanctuary was fairly full, with a large proportion of the audience being wives and families of the singers.

Interval refreshments were ably catered for by the Friday Guides who had set up the Hall with tables and chairs to accommodate the large numbers.

MaryAnn introduced the Choir and explained some of the items, then concluded the concert with thanks.

An excellent evening’s entertainment.

The walking group enjoy a rest and some refreshments on their recent walk at Burntisland.

LET’S GIVE THE TOOLS to help people in poverty out of poverty – Christian Aid Week, 13 – 19 May 2012.

Envelopes are available for collection in the main hall on Sunday.  If you have any queries please contact Gail McLaren.

Sunday morning worship will follow the Christian Aid order of Service

The Kaimes Road Halls will be used as a polling station for the local elections on Thursday 3rd May.  That means the premises will not be available for other groups and organisations on that day and Wednesday 2nd May.