Report for 2007 on the events organised by the Social Committee.

The Social Committee meets regularly to plan events to raise much needed income for the church, but this also allows for church members and friends to meet socially. We are very grateful to everyone who helps or attends the many functions that are organised.

The year started with a visit from the wonderful Black Dyke band and the committee organised the sale of the tickets and refreshments in a very professional manner. The result was financially successful but also the prestige of our church was increased by the manner in which the event was organised.

In February – on Shrove Tuesday – the Tuesday Gang performed ‘Oliver Twist’ in the Causey Hall. This was followed by a supper of pancakes served with a wide assortment of fillings. Refreshments were also served at the Pennine Brass Festival in the church and again at the Duke of Wellington’s service on the 31st March when the Regimental Colours were ‘laid-up’.

Our Spring Fayre was held on the 19^th May and a Coffee Morning was held at the home of Mr. & Mrs. R. Bennion in June.

Also in June the Church held an amazing Flower Festival which attracted many visitors. Our members played a large part in stewarding and serving refreshments at this memorable event.

In early September we organised a reception to welcome our new Vicar and his family to Halifax Parish Church, and because the Causey Hall was unavailable, we used the facilities at Square Chapel - this reception was held after Hilary’s Induction Service.

Also in September we served refreshments after the opening of the new access ramp and walkways on the north western side of the church.

We held a Quiz Night and supper in September, another Race Night in October and again served refreshments at several other concerts.

In November we had our Parish Dinner at the Design House in Dean Clough - good food, fellowship and our speaker was local actor Peter Alexander. There was mulled wine and mince pies at the back of church after the Nine Lessons and Carols Service in December.

I wish to thank, once again, all the members of the Committee for their help, support and friendship over the past twelve months and we look forward to another successful year in 2008.