The Associations’ Carol Service was a great success, and it was lovely to see a full church, with the galleries in use again this year.

The Burlington House Choir from The Royal Academy, were in fine voice and the Reverend Ayla Lepine gave a thought provoking address, asking us to take time to pause and reflect over the festive season.

The collection and surplus sponsor funds will help St James’s Piccadilly provide support and sustenance to those in need over Christmas and beyond.

If you would like to add your support then further donations can be made here.

It was wonderful to see so many friends, colleagues and new faces gather after the service enjoying the mulled wine and conversation. The wine was donated by Berry Bros. & Rudd Ltd. and mulled by Wiltons but who ate all the pies? The mince pies baked and donated by Wiltons were so delicious that all 500 were devoured in record time!

Thank you to St James’s Church Piccadilly, all those who help to make this special event happen and to all our generous sponsors.