Hannah
Hi, I’m Hannah, I’m sixteen years old and have just finished my GCSE’s. I go to the folk group and love how it brings everybody together.
Ruth
Hey, I’m Ruth, I’m sixteen years old and I’ve currently completed my GCSE’s. I would possibly like to become a music teacher in the future. I’m a long standing member in the folk group and hope to be a folk group leader in the future.
Rachael
Hello everyone, I’m Rachael, I’m twenty one years old and am currently studying Psychology at Westminster University and going into my third year. I play violin and play in the folk group on a Friday. I enjoy celebrating hymns and the gathering of fellow worshippers at Mass.
Myles
Hi, I’m Myles, I’m sixteen years old and am currently in year thirteen at St Marks School studying Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths. I play guitar in the folk group and have done for many year. I enjoy the social aspect of it.
Obi
My name’s Obi and I go to Primary School and enjoy Science, Maths, Art and Religion. I’m an altar server and I really enjoy it!
Rita and Jim
Hello, I’m Rita a retired primary school teacher, I’ve done many years reading during Mass and I’m Jim and would say I’m a ‘Jack of all trades’ willing to help in whichever way I can.
Mitchell
Hi, I’m Mitchell, eighteen years old and currently studying my A Levels and enjoy Physics. I’ve been playing in the folk group for just over a year. I think it’s refreshing to have a more contemporary accompaniment to singing the Mass.
Ik
Hi, my name’s Ik, I’m twelve years old and go to secondary school. I enjoy Physical Education and Design and Technology. I am an altar server and quite enjoy it.
Aaron
Hello everyone, I’m Aaron, eighteen years old and have just finished my A levels. I plan to go to University to study Biomedical Sciences. I sing in the folk group and help out wherever I can. I love that it brings the community together. It’s an enjoyable social event!
Marianne
Hi, I’m Marianne, eighteen years old and have just finished doing my A levels. I am going on to study an Art foundation course. I’m a singer in the folk group. I love that it brings everyone together. You meet people you might not otherwise meet. It’s a real family community and just by being a part of it you grow to appreciate the spiritual aspect of the Church and my own growth in Holiness.
Corrie
Hello, I’m Corrie, I’ve been involved in the Parish since January 1960. I joined the choir and went on to conduct the choir on and off for 40 years. From the start I’ve been involved with the bazaar. I enjoy the family atmosphere of the Parish.
Shanti
Hi, I’m Shanti, I’m retired and have been singing in the choir for approximately 16-17 years. I enjoy the yearly summer fairs and the many things that go on in the Parish.
Ben
Hello, everyone I’m Ben, I sing in the choir and have done for about 8 years. I have been in this Parish for around 25 years. The Parish life has been very enjoyable, I’ve found it very helpful on both religious and personal issues.
Roy
Hello, I’m Roy, I’m a retired airport worker and have been the choir for 49 years, Boy and Man. I keep the church gardens tidy and support the church fête and bazaar. It’s a second home, a second family.
Roy A
Hello, I’m Roy A, I’ve been involved in the Parish for about 20 years as a singer in the choir. I help each year at the community day. I enjoy coming to the choir. I like the family feeling of it. My faith is very important to me and I love to bring my grandchildren to Mass.
Lynette
Hi, I’m Lynette, I enjoy singing in the choir and have for many years. I help at the fête and I’m involved with the Legion of Mary. I enjoy praising and worshipping God and the bringing together of the community.
Marie
Hi, my name’s Marie and I’ve been in the Parish for 50 years. I ran the active age group for widows to meet one another, have tea and be a support to one another. I’m also a Eucharistic minister and like to administer the Eucharist to the sick. I have a garden party for each year to raise funds for Father David’s work in India.
Marie McFaul
Hello, everyone my name’s Marie McFaul, I’ve been serving the Parish for 52 years. What I enjoy most is the community spirit which I’ve not found in the same way in any other place in the World. From the early 60’s I set up a toddlers group, then went onto Botwell Rise, a support group which helped young mothers with various issues raising children. I was social chair lady for the Parish for 10 years and worked with many people on the committee and raised £89,000 for cancer research. My greatest joy though is to date having completed 52 years in the choir!
Wendy
Hi, my name’s Wendy, I was originally a Baptist and came to the Catholic Church through the RCIA programme in 1985. My friend introduced me to the Parish and I’ve never looked back. A year after joining the Parish I joined the choir. I love the community spirit and find singing fun! I choose the hymns for the Mass with a friend of mine, making sure the hymns are suitable and inline with the readings. I am also the secretary to the 10th Hayes Scouts Group.
Angela
Hello, my name’s Angela and I’ve lived in the Parish since 1968. My family have been involved in the youth centre over many years and I’ve gone through all the groups and helped throughout. I sang in the folk group. I was married by Father Fisher, who also came to my children’s Holy Communions. He was there when my Mother passed away. I’ve gained many strengths through the Church where Father Fisher has been a pivotal figure. Since 1988 I’ve sung in the Choir and have had a wonderful time singing for the glory of God as well as the friendship. I’m on the Parish finance committee and been a School Governor. I’ve got so much from the Parish these are my ways of giving back and trying to help the next generation of Parish children.
Charlotte
Hello everyone, I’m Charlotte, a retired nurse and enjoy helping in the Parish office, with Fairtrade and any spontaneous events that are going on in the Church.