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.

December 2003 Paul gives the dedication at the opening of the new pavilion
April 2004 Easter Day dawn breakfast in the pavilion
September 2004 Pick-a-stick at the Gift Day in the churchyard
September 2004 Playing the cello at barnstock
November 2004 Remembrance Day Act of remembrance at the War Memorial on Shawford Down
March 2005 Palm Sunday procession from Compton to Otterbourne…
…watched with interest by the highland cattle on The Knoll
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.
October 2005 Paul in Jerusalem leading the benefice pilgrimage to the Holy Land
October 2005 Paul and Joanna at Mount Carmel overlooking the plain of Megiddo (scene of the battle of Armageddon?)
October 2005 Paul with the driver and guide at Tel-Arad on the last day of the pilgrimage
November 2005 Paul leads the choral concert in All Saints’ Church
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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