Advent Windows

Greenwich homes, shops, pubs, schools and community groups open their windows in a living Advent Calendar. A window will open every day between December 1st and 24th 2007. All windows will be on show between Christmas and January 5th.

Each window is being prepared by volunteers using a range of media, from multimedia installations to paintings, models and stained glass. Seeing them all will take approximately two hours, a perfect advent stroll round Greenwich. Several opening-associated events are being planned. See below for details. You may also find out further information by logging onto www.st-alfege.org, by emailing adventwindows@hotmail.com or by ringing 0208 858 6828.

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See photos of the windows as they open throughout Advent

Upcoming Events

Friday 14th Dec - Mulled wine and carols from 7.00pm.
40, Royal Hill, SE10 5RT

Saturday 15th Dec - Official opening event with mulled wine, mince pies and poetry about the environment and climate change available for sale. From 6.00pm till 7.00pm.
41, Gloucester Circus, SE10 8RY

Sunday 16th Dec - Come and join us to share an Advent message of justice, equality and hope as witnessed through the different faiths of our neighbourhood. Listen to readings from Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and the Jewish prayer book and pause to remember those brave people who take a lonely stand for justice against all odds. Celebrate "Las Posadas" with us with doughnuts, mulled wine and non alcoholic refreshments and watch the children's procession of lanterns to create our advent window. From 4.00pm to 5.00pm.
St. Alfege Sunday School, 17, Point Hill, SE10 8QW

Thursday 20th Dec - Slushies, deckchairs, seagulls, waves. Starting at 4.30pm.
88, Ashburnham Grove, SE10 8UJ

Sunday 23rd Dec - Carols round the St. Alfege Christmas tree at 4.30pm. Community carol singing around the windows starting at 6.00pm.
Starting point: 58, Royal Hill, SE10 8RT

Monday 24rd Dec - 5.00pm Christingle Service with blessing of the crib. 10.45pm Carols by the St. Alfege choir. 11.30 Candlelit Midnight Mass.
St. Alfege Church, Greenwich High Road, SE10 9JS

Thanks are due to all those who took part and helped, including:

Anthony Salter, Greenwich Printmakers (www.greenwich-printmakers.org.uk), Jean and Frank Smith, Jon Bishop (www.jonjbishop.com), Daniel Illsley, Theatre of Wine (www.theatreofwine.com), Denise Patek, St Alfege School, Angela Finch, James Wolfe School, Frances Shaw, Tina Stanley, Angela Smith, Vicky Perry, University of Greenwich (www.gre.ac.uk), Sally Brazil, Pets and the City (www.petsandthecityuk.com), Rita Harrison, Serica Court, Denis Ryan, Ashburnum Arms, Sue and Ian Pawlby, Meridian School, Maureen Stapleton, Tim Coulter, Elaine and Andrew Lewis, Clare and Sophie Hatcher, Kate Steer, Sarah Lavery, St Alfege Sunday School, Peter and Judy Kent, Paula Nuttall, Katrina Taylor, Meridian Money Advice, Kathryn Twining, The Jenney Family, Briony and Martin Heap, Nigel Perks, Niall McDougall, Rachel Mawhood, Debbie Sandringham, Tom Moody for design (www.tommoodyinteractive.co.uk), Andy Short for printing (andrew.short5@btopenworld.com), Gill Moody, The Greenwich Phantom, The Greenwich Tourist Information Centre, Pat Edgar, Liz Bannister, Suzie Young , Greenwich Council (www.lovegreenwich.co.uk), Andrew Blundy, Mark Hatcher and Chris Moody, Vicar and Wardens, St Alfege Church (www.st-alfege.org).