Success for Seaford carol service

Many distinguished local dignitaries, including the Deputy Lieutenant of Sussex, Charles Anson, and members of the public were able to attend and support the Mayor, immersing themselves in the festivities.

Acting Sergeant-at-Mace, Keith Blackburn, lead the dignitaries into the church for the service, where Cllr Olivia Honeyman welcomed everyone. The Archway Contemporary Choir interspersed readings by members of the Seaford Quakers. The service complemented and continued the Mayor’s themes from the civic service – raising awareness of those fleeting religious persecution and war or the growing consequences of climate change. This provided an opportunity for an inspiringly alternative reflection on the festive period.

With thanks to the generosity of the congregation, a staggering retiring collection of £210.46 was collected for Mayor Cllr Honeyman’s chosen charities; Waves, Refuge and Seahaven Storehouse.

Speaking after the service, Mayor Cllr Honeyman said: “On Monday December 19, we held the Mayors Christmas Carol Service, a massive thanks go to Jane Reeves from the Archway Choir and Ali Campbell from the Seaford Quakers who helped organise the concert. Many thanks to everyone who attended the Christmas Carol Service, the service helped raise some much-needed funds for the three chosen Mayoral charities.”