Methodist Jubilee Cake

Mr and Mrs Joseph Johns, of Sunnydale, Stoney Cross, Alverdiscott, cut an anniversary cake at a public tea on Wednesday and revived memories of 50 years ago. It was then that they both attended Alverdiscott Methodist Church when the building was first opened.

On Wednesday the cutting of the jubilee cake, provided by the church’s trustees, marked the highlight of the day’s 50 year anniversary celebrations. Mr Johns is 87; he and his wife are the oldest living couple who were there when the present building was opened. Visiting speaker at anniversary services on Wednesday was the Rev T J Foinette, minister of Plymouth Central Hall, attending in the unavoidable absence of the chairman of the district, the Rev J K Whitehead. Another visitor was the Bideford Circuit Superintendent, Rev G E Gregory, bringing the best wishes of the other circuit churches. 

After services and tea a rally was held in the evening, presided over by Mr H Thorne, of St Giles in the Heath, who also attended the church 50 years ago. Items were presented by Bideford Male Voice Quartet and organists for the day were Miss C Spear and Mrs G F Ford. A supper followed.

Gazette article dated 3 April 1959