RE-OPENING OF THE ALFRED ELLIS HALL- 4th DECEMBER
Staging a big event without a stage - the ridiculous to the sublime!
No doubt due to the immense amount of planning and preparation which had gone into the event, the re-opening of the Alfred Ellis Hall by URC General Assembly Moderator, Val Morrison, went off without a hitch on Saturday 4th December. Revds Andrew Busby and Erna Stevenson led the procession of dignitaries from the celebratory service in the Sanctuary into the Hall, and they then took it in turns to balance on a minute platform in front of the microphones which was barely larger than a pair of shoes. Prayers were said and the premises were declared open with a blessing given by Revd Geoff Comer. A magnificent cake was cut, and all before the eyes of the community that was passing by outside, as well as those who had accepted the invitation to join in the proceedings and view the displays inside. The displays showed some of the various uses to which the Hall will be put. Already it was difficult to remember what the surroundings used to look like, but there was great acclaim for the transformation which has been achieved, which must be an encouragement to turn our faces to Phase 2.
