Relay for Life

I am just about recovering from the Relay for Life 2010 in Kibworth. By the close of 24 hours, ove £65,000 had been rasied which is staggering achievement for our village. Well done to all those involved, especially the committee for organising it.

I was involved in the music/sound again. Here are a few pictures I took throughout the day.



It started with a warm up. About 500 people warming up before embarking on a 24 walking relay, comprised of 27 teams.

By 6 o'clock, I was shattered, and managed to get a short break and tea with the kids.





In the evening, there was a very moving Candle of Hope ceremony during which everybody walked round the course lit just by candles in memory of somebody who has suffered from cancer.

Following this, there were a number of bands. Combine Skavester did some excellent cover versions, including a ska version of Poker Face.



On Sunday, Christ Church (Smeeton), St Wilfrid's (Kibworth) and the Kibworth Methodist Church all closed their doors and joined together for an open air service at the Relay for Life.

Proof that God exists?

Some people may take this as proof that God exists. Certainly the Church Mouse does.

 In June, the Lord Mayor of Leicester confirmed that he was cancelling prayers before council meetings. 

And then, about a month later, his trouser's fell down at a children's event.

It is worth reading the comments. I particualrly like

Forty years from now, the kids who were present will be telling their grand-children about "The day the Mayor's trousers fell down".

EDIT:
This has gone global.

National Papers - here is The Guardian
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/jun/30/lord-mayor-leicester-trousers

In India
http://news.oneindia.in/2010/07/01/dietingbritish-lord-mayors-pants-fall-down-inpublic.html

USA
http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpps/news/offbeat/uk-mayor-apologizes-after-pants-fall-down-dpgonc-20100701-fc_8432221

Associated Press
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5h0VuqbcEa8FHOSRs2FM6mWpqD-zA