[Magdalen] Retirement

[Georgia DuBose]

Adventures ahead, and lots of toasts to past adventures. Enjoy what is next!

Georgia+

On Sun, Oct 19, 2014 at 4:25 PM, Roger Stokes
<roger.stokes65 at btinternet.com> wrote:
> This evening I conducted and preached at Solemn Evensong to mark the 125th
> anniversary of the dedication of our parish church and my retirement as
> Priest in Charge.  Apart from a guide to the USA the gifts I have received
> are all consumable.  From my friends at Bedford Rowing Club a bottle of
> Glenfiddich 12 year old malt.  From the Head Teacher of the neighbouring
> school a bottle of Glenrothes Special Reserve and from the parish a mixed
> case of wine.
>
> I think I must have a reputation as somebody who likes a drink.
>
> It was a grand service with some wonderful singing and some laughter at the
> intended places early in my sermon.  After cutting the cake and receiving my
> gifts I handed back my keys.
>
> Roger