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Paul Baird at Compton and Shawford

Updated on1 February, 2016

Paul Baird at Compton and Shawford

During the relatively short time that he was with us as our priest, Paul and his wife Joanna had a huge and positive impact on the community by involving themselves in many aspects of parish life.

Here are a few photos showing some of the things they did during their time here.

Dedication of the new pavilion — December 2003 Paul gives the dedication at the opening of the new pavilion

Easter Day dawn breakfast — April 2004 Easter Day dawn breakfast in the pavilion

Gift Day in the churchyard — September 2004 Pick-a-stick at the Gift Day in the churchyard

Playing the cello at barnstock — September 2004 Playing the cello at barnstock

Remembrance Day 2004 — November 2004 Remembrance Day Act of remembrance at the War Memorial on Shawford Down

Palm Sunday procession — March 2005 Palm Sunday procession from Compton to Otterbourne…

...watched by highland cattle — …watched with interest by the highland cattle on The Knoll

July 2005 charity fun run — July 2005 Paul waiting for the off at the charity fun run To conform to our child protection policy, the photo has been edited to remove identifiable images of children.

benefice pilgrimage to the Holy Land — October 2005 Paul in Jerusalem leading the benefice pilgrimage to the Holy Land

Paul and Joanna at Mount Carmel — October 2005 Paul and Joanna at Mount Carmel overlooking the plain of Megiddo (scene of the battle of Armageddon?)

Pilgrimage - Tel Arad — October 2005 Paul with the driver and guide at Tel-Arad on the last day of the pilgrimage

Choral concert in church, November 2005 — November 2005 Paul leads the choral concert in All Saints’ Church

Mike Gordon thanks Paul and Joanna — October 2006 At an informal gathering of friends, Mike Gordon thanks Paul and Joanna for all they have done for the community

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