St Eustachius’ launches 700th anniversary celebrations
Celebrations to mark Tavistock Parish Church’s 700th anniversary have just been launched at the candlelit Advent Carol Service, with a festive backdrop of 65 decorated trees for St Eustachius’ annual Christmas Tree Festival which runs until Sunday, December 10.
With the support of Tavistock Town Council, a new 700th anniversary church guide book is being launched and the church’s plans for a year of celebration in 2018 were shared at the service. Vicar, the Very Rev Dr Christopher Hardwick, said: “The present church building was dedicated in 1318, and 2018 is a very significant anniversary year for the church and town. During the year we can give thanks for the past, celebrate the vibrancy and life of the church today, and look forward to the future with confidence.”
There is a full calendar of events lined up for the anniversary year, which will offer something for everyone. Besides the annual Tavistock Festival and Exon Singers’ Festival, it will include special services, visiting choirs, concerts, a lecture series, a barn dance, a quiz, the grand summer fete and much more. The Bishop of Exeter will be attending a service to mark the 700th Anniversary later in 2018.