howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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A religious procession which has been held on Good Friday in Dover for more than 20 years has had to be changed this year so that a Disney film can be shown on the town's Big Screen.
Traditionally, the Procession of Witness, organised by Christians Together in Dover, starts from outside the Town Council offices at 10am and makes its way to the Market Square, stopping at various points along the way to remember the events leading up to Christ's crucifixion.
From the Market Square, the procession usually went to the Albany Place car park and three crosses were carried up onto the Western Heights where they are planted overlooking the town.
But this year the first of the three Toy Story films is due to be shown on the Big Screen at 11am on Good Friday, clashing with the time the church group would be there.
As a result, the procession has been changed so that it starts from the Market Square at 10am, leaving time for people to gather to watch the film.
The procession will then make its way up Cannon Street and Biggin Street to the War Memorial area.
Those taking part will have to retrace their steps to Worthington Street, up to York Street, and then cross the dual carriageway to go to Albany Place and the Western Heights.
Brian Dixon
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howard,thanks for the info.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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my pleasure brian, i bet a few people will be up in arms over the change but the ceremony will still go ahead with a few minor changes.
hope the weather is good for families to enjoy both the the procession and the film show.
Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
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agreed howard,but the forcast for friday is sunny spels and top temprture of 13 degrees.about seasonal average,would have liked it to be a bit warmer though.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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just a reminder for the traditionalists amongst us, the good friday procession starts from market square at 10 a.m. in the morning.
i love all this stuff, would be even better if it was vics turn to be nailed up.
Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
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howard,who would weld the hammer to put the nails in,but on the other hand how many volenters would we get.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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a few shots from earlier in market square, i don't know who the vicar is.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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a lady kindly offered me a hymn sheet, obviously never heard me sing before.
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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Good shots Howard there well done. A good turnout by the looks of it. I recognise David Ridley as one of the vicars there, he officiates at the official ceremonies around the town. He's in the background on post 7.
Guest 703- Registered: 30 Jul 2010
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The vicar leading is Andy Bawtree from River.
