The visit of the Archbishop of Wales, the Very Reverend Dr Barrie Morgan, to the small listed redundant church of St Lawrence at Lavernock Point, between Penarth and Sully, in December has been hailed as an enormous success by the Friends of St Lawrence.

This was a long anticipated visit, the Archbishop coming to give the address at the Service of Lessons and Carols.

All agreed the candlelit church was a perfect setting and particularly clear was the real joy everyone felt in having the Archbishop with them at this very special time in the year and so thrilled that he could be making the Christmas address.

The spokesperson for the steering group said: "We know we have a demanding task ahead of us, in restoring and adapting this lovely old country church into a place which can be fully utilised and enjoyed by many more members of the community, in a variety of ways, while still being able to continue its heritage by occasional gatherings for worship - but we all believe it is a job worth doing."

The service was led by Rev Margaret Stark, retired former vicar and Hon Chaplain to the Friends' Group.

The organist was Bert Lane. Angela Maguin from Montpelier, France, talented soloist and native of Penarth, enchanted the congregation with Christmas items of Gregorian Chanting from the eighth century.

After the service Colin Kitsall from the Holiday Park at Lavernock Point invited everyone back to the park for minced pies and mulled wine.

10:59am Wednesday 6th February 2008

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