Remembering at Yalding

Dee, the Pearly Queen of Bermondsey (left), was one of many invited guests at today's Annual Memorial Service at the Age Concern Healthy Living Centre in Southwark Park Rd.

Each year St James & St Anne's clergy are invited to lead this moving outdoor service where elderly members of the centre who have passed away during the year are remembered.

At the end red roses are laid on the memorial bench where the name of departed members are recorded.

Barry Albin-Dyer, was a great supporter of the service, and was an honoured guest each year, so it was fitting that his sons, Jon and Simon, together with their wives, were present for this year's service where Barry himself was included in the list of names that were read out - by Simon, after Jon (left)  had spoken some well chosen words.

It was good, too, to pray, to hear the familiar words from John 14, and to think of our final home in the Father's house.

Yalding is a day centre with a difference, a lifeline for many, and a real community hub, all presided over by the amazing Simone who works so hard to make it the wonderful place it is.

The Pearly Queen of Bermondsey & the Mayor of Southwark