THE 500th anniversary of worship at All Saints' Church, Bingley, has been celebrated with a special Eucharist service.

Reverend Martyn Weaver and the parishioners were delighted to receive Bishop Nick Baines to share this important event and the church was full.

Bingley Sea Scouts provided a banner escort, and a brief history of the church was given by one of the scouts.

Bishop Nick gave a stirring and challenging sermon. All Saints' choir were in good voice, having been busy the previous evening at a celebratory Promenade concert.

Following the service, refreshments and Prosecco were provided at the back of the church followed by a well-attended lunch at nearby Church House.

Parishoners and visitors were entertained the previous evening at a Promenade Concert to celebrate the church's 500th anniversary.

Among those present were dignitaries including: the Bishop of Bradford, the Right Reverend Toby Howarth, the deputy Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire David Pearson and his wife, The Lord Mayor of Bradford Cllr Zafar Ali and Lady Mayoress Zeabunnessa Zafar.

Also in attendance were Shipley MP Philip Davies, and Councillor Ros Dawson, chairman of Bingley Town Council.

All Saints' Choir was accompanied by Baildon Ladies Choir, Eldwick School Choir and Bradford Chorale and music was provided by Hall Royd Brass Band.

All Saints' Beaver group was also at the service and began the evening with a 'Scouting Campfire Medley', following which Hall Royd Brass Band played “Out of Africa” followed by”633 Squadron”. Baildon Ladies Choir sang a medley of songs from Phantom of the Opera. Eldwick School Choir then sang a selection of songs including a gospel melody. Bradford Chorale then sang Handel and Karl Jenkins Requiem.

Before the interval, the packed audience had a chance to stretch their lungs with a vibrant “Ilkla Moor Baht’at’.

All Saints' choir entertained with songs from each of the four nations of the UK and Anne Parker soloed the choir singing Rule Britannia.

After the National Anthem, all linked arms for a rousing rendition of “Auld Lang Syne”.