St Lawrence 800th Anniversary or octocentenary – Lawrence 800
St Lawrence the 800th Anniversary since our first Vicar Henricus, in 1223AD
Logo Competition
To help celebrate the anniversary we launched a competition with local schools to create a logo we could use on all our publicity for 2023. The winner was Oliver Goodall from Bradwell Village School with the runner up from Summerfield School. The prizes were Amazon vouchers, study Bible and tickets for MK Dons. The prize was presented by Pete Winkleman on Tuesday 13th December 2022.
Events celebrating the octocentenary throughout the year
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 12th March 6pm | Evensong service with choir Quorum featuring music from the late Tudor era |
| 1st June 1.45pm | Pilgrim walk from Bradwell Abbey. With actors and refreshments |
| 9th & 10th June 10am | Art Exhibition of local artists |
| 12th August | Summer fete jointly with the Parish Council celebrate St Lawrence day |
| 10th Sept 1.45pm | Pilgrim walk from Bradwell Abbey. With actors and refreshments |
| 7th October 7.30pm | Big Quiz night with Tearfund |
| 3rd Dec 1.45pm | Pilgrim walk from Bradwell Abbey. With actors and refreshments |
Events celebrating the octocentenary by visiting preachers on a Sunday throughout the year!
| Date (Sunday) | Event |
|---|---|
| 29th January | The Rev Helen Cameron (Methodist District Chair) will preach at Bradwell Church |
| 26th February | The Right Reverend the Bishop Alan of Buckingham will preach at Bradwell Church |
| 26th March | Geoffrey Clarke URC Moderator will preach at Bradwell Church |
| 23rd April | The Rev Canon Chris Hollingshurst |
| 28th May | The Rev Tim Norwood Anglican area Dean of Milton Keynes |
| 25th June | The Ven Guy Elsmore, Archdeacon of Buckingham will preach at Bradwell Church |
| 23rd July | The Rev Dr Quentin Chandler, Director of Ordinands, Buckingham Archdeaconry |
| 10th September | The Right Reverend the Bishop Steven of Oxford |
| 8th October | The Rev Lisa Kerry, Regional Minister, Baptist Central Association |
| 22nd October | The Rev David Byrne, former Vicar |
| 26th November | The Rev Andy Jowitt, former Vicar |
| 10th December | The Rev Ian Popham, former Vicar |
We are planning events for the year possibly including (but not confirmed)
- Logo schools’ competition (this year)
- Special preachers during Sundays throughout year
- Church History guide book
- Historic music events
- Quorum choral service
- Bell ringers open day
- Bell ringers quarter peal
- Flower festival
- Community barbecue/hog roast
- Cream tea
- Pub Beer mats
- Exhibition from Bradwell Abbey
- Exhibition from MK Museum
- Link up with other churches celebrating an anniversary
- MK Arts Group exhibition
- Away day to visit URB Farm
- Altar cloth replacement
- With parish council replace pathway
- Commemorative Tree
St Lawrence before the Great War, exact date unknown
St Lawrence 1970
St Lawrence 2011
St Lawrence Church with pews, choir stalls and old pulpit. Date unknown.
St Lawrence interior 2019
Bell Ringing in the tower before the annexe and mezzanine floor were built. Date unknown
View of the church and surrounding area 1970
Bradwell “Beer & Bun” race which traditionally took place on Good Friday. Picture taken in 1970
Bradwell Footbridge date unknown possibly 1920/30’s
Map of Old Bradwell before Milton Keynes