Portsmouth families and Portsmouth FC manager Danny Cowley gather together in St Mary's Church for 'wonderful' carol service

FAMILIES, schoolchildren and public figures from across Portsmouth gathered together to celebrate and light a Christingle candle in The News’s carol service.
By The Newsroom
Published 5th Dec 2021, 17:52 BST
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Upwards of 200 people attended the festive event on Sunday afternoon at St Mary’s Church in Fratton, led by Revd Canon Bob White.

As part of the hour-long service pupils from both Newbridge Junior School and Penhale Infant School sang to the congregation, with the choir of St Mary’s also performing.

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People at St Mary's Church to take part in The News' Christmas Carol Service & Christingle, with readings from The News' Editor Mark Waldron and Pompey manager Danny Cowley. Picture: Alex ShutePeople at St Mary's Church to take part in The News' Christmas Carol Service & Christingle, with readings from The News' Editor Mark Waldron and Pompey manager Danny Cowley. Picture: Alex Shute
People at St Mary's Church to take part in The News' Christmas Carol Service & Christingle, with readings from The News' Editor Mark Waldron and Pompey manager Danny Cowley. Picture: Alex Shute

Readings of the Christmas story were given by Mark Waldron, editor of The News, and Danny Cowley, manager of Portsmouth Football Club, while Revd Canon White and