This is a film by Frank Dean in two parts. The first part provides an overview of the history of Church Fenton, and in particular St Mary's Church, presented by Frank Dean and illustrated using old photographs. The second part is a detailed film of the work on the Church in 2006 and 2007, finishing with a special service for the re-opening, including a long extract from the sermon given by the Bishop of Selby, the Right Reverend Martin Wallace. Titles - Photography and Sound Frank...

This is a film by Frank Dean in two parts. The first part provides an overview of the history of Church Fenton, and in particular St Mary's Church, presented by Frank Dean and illustrated using old photographs. The second part is a detailed film of the work on the Church in 2006 and 2007, finishing with a special service for the re-opening, including a long extract from the sermon given by the Bishop of Selby, the Right Reverend Martin Wallace. Titles - Photography and Sound Frank Dean Made by the kind permission of the Vicar, Rev. Roger Clegg Special thanks to 'Mick' Garrard and Craig Roy Music by 'Trackline' The film begins showing photos of St Marys Church at Church Fenton, with the narration by Frank Dean recounting the history of the village and the church. Frank Dean discusses the watercolours painted by the Rev. James Isaacson in 1894, and then the gates to the church which were rebuilt in 2007. Next Frank provides a history of Pine Cottage, and the Church School, with many old photographs of past pupils. The film next moves to mention the York and North Midland Railway, the Methodist Chapel, the old Vicarage, the Ambler family village shop, Fenton Ladies' Choral Society, and the renovation of the old school (now a home and office). The film moves to show the work on the Church in 2006, with a new baptistery. Eric Durham and others bring mince pies and coffee to bring in the New Year. They ring the bells of the church. The workmen are shown undertaking the various parts of the new building and extensive restoration. The old door is replaced with a new one, and new pipes and cables are laid, requiring digging a channel through the graveyard and digging up the road. The old screen is moved back to the North Transept. Flowers are arranged for Easter Sunday. A woman church worker explains some of the changes, such as moving the fount and six pews. With the new fount there is the christening of Naomi Lee. On competition of the work, church volunteers start to put things back and clean up, stopping for a tea break. Food is prepared for a special service for the re-opening on Thursday 9th August 2007. The special service of dedication and celebration is attended by the Bishop of Selby, the Right Reverend Martin Wallace, accompanied by the organist Richard Smith. After a while the congregation goes outside and is addressed by the vicar before singing. They return inside the church, and the vicar gives an account of the work that has been done and thanks those involved. The Bishop gives a service to open the new baptismal fount. He sprinkles holy water on all present. There follows some readings, and each lights a candle to be placed on the alter. Frank provides a commentary on this, stating that it signifies our ability to change. There is another reading from the Old Testament, followed by a humorous sermon from the Bishop of Selby, using the story of Moses to illustrate what a holy place is and what it enables. The service concludes with the singing of hymns, and afterwards, everyone gathers to talk and eat. The End Country Films