St Oswald's Magazine StOM 1602 | Page 6

Throughout the year Eric received his copy of St Oswald’s magazine and always offered encouragement and provided positive feedback of its new format. As the tribute records, Eric and family returned to St Oswald’s for anniversaries and celebrations, the last time being the Rev Lesley-ann’s special service in August 2015. After the service we all shared St Oswald’s hospitality and Eric was observed to be slowly making his way round the tables catching up with his old friends for a good blether, to reminisce of friends who had gone before and events of yesteryear, along with a joke, and a laugh. Eric will be sorely missed but not forgotten and our condolences and prayers are sent to Isa, Gail, Alistair and family. Morag McHaffie, Editor On the back page of this magazine is a photograph (courtesy of Anne & Maxwell) taken in the “new church” (now demolished and replaced by a housing estate). Eric is sitting next to Jean and Jim Robertson and in the row in front are Mil and Rev Andrew Lobanov-Rostovsky for a special service (Songs of Praise?) Burn’s Supper At the time of going to print last minute preparations are being made to ensure the 40+ people who have signed up for this social event have an extraordinary evening. Read all about it in the March magazine. StOM Page 6 What’s on (Next Door?)