19 February 2010

A ROMANTIC Valentine’s meal was one of the first events to take place in the newly refurbished St Mary le More Church, Wallingford.
The event was open to those who had just got together through to people about to celebrate their Golden wedding anniversary, as a way to enjoy some time together. It was followed by tips on improving relationships.
Food was donated by the Old Post Office restaurant, served by Ambassadors Catering and the meal was accompanied by pianist Maff Potts. Flowers donated by local florist, Branching Out.
The event was a way of introducing couples to the Marriage Course, which will be run at the church in the near future. The Marriage Course aims to help couples grow closer together.
Helen Shephard who married her husband, Ralph, in the church, five years ago, arranged the meals.
She said: “We’ve’ve been wanting to run the marriage course for ages and now we have no pews and a warm, light, pleasant environment, it seemed the perfect time to do it. The night  went really well. Seventeen couples came along  and one man said after watching the Marriage Course video that being a grandparent and parent, he sometimes forgets he is also a husband.
“The people who came to serve the food didn’t run away afterwards, they stayed to watch the video.  It was lovely  and it was about the community coming together.”
If you are interested in doing the Marriage Course at St Mary’s contact Helen on 07860 256163.