A big thank you for sponsoring me in the London Marathon which took place on April 26^th 2009. I have been overwhelmed by everyone's generosity in helping me with my fund-raising efforts.

Despite the warmer weather, I finished the 26.2 mile course in 4 hours, 33 minutes, 29 seconds and even managed to do a sprint finish at the end. I am not really sure where that burst of energy came from!

More importantly I have raised over £3,450 for The Beacon Cancer and Palliative Care Centre, Guildford

On behalf of the Beacon Centre, thank you for your generous donations.

Peter Muir will be ordained Deacon on Sunday 05^th July 2009 in Guildford Cathedral. The service starts at 10:30 and everyone from both parishes is invited to support Peter by attending this service. The usual 10:00 service in both St James, Elstead and St Michael and All Angels, Thursley have been cancelled on that date.

There are plenty of unreserved seats for supporters from both our parishes who wish to attend the service. No tickets will be issued for anyone, apart from the allocation to the candidates which Peter is using for his family, personal guests and the Local Training Group. Seating for all other supporters will be on a first come, first served basis and, as parking is limited, it is suggested that groups from parishes should share vehicles wherever possible.

From past experience you should plan to be seated in the Cathedral just after 10:00 and by 10:15 at the very latest. Please leave plenty of time for parking and getting into the Cathedral. There will be many people coming to the service