Celebrating the Queen’s Reign at Trinity United Church

October 9, 2015 · 0 Comments

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II surpassed Queen Victoria as the longest-reigning sovereign in Canada’s modern era on September 9th.
But this day is less about longevity, then about all that Her Majesty has accomplished in her time as our Queen.
Still part of the monarchy, Queen Elizabeth II has conducted twenty-two Royal Tours of Canada, and has visited communities in all provinces and territories – marking important events, such as the centennial, the opening ceremonies of the Montréal Olympics, and the signing of the Canadian Constitution into law and Canada Day.
During her 63 years in power, the Queen has inspired so many, with her poise and compassion, and with her devotion to service – including members of Trinity United Church of Beeton, who held a ceremony in the Queen’s honour two weekends ago.
“Our amazing fundraiser began with the question, ‘Shall we consider an afternoon tea?’,” said Yvonne Butcher, event co-organizer. “This afternoon tea was no ordinary tea and became quite an extraordinary afternoon tea paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.”
In all 64 ladies attended the event, dressed for the occasion in beautiful dresses, wide-brimmed hats and fascinators.
“The Royalists, as well called them, just flowed through the doors,” said Butcher. “There was an amazing energy which lent to warmth, chatter and meeting of friends.”
Event planners, Janet Tipping, Linda Reynolds, Yvonne Butcher, Pat Adams, introduced themselves and welcomed there guests, followed by grace, before tea and lunch were served.
“We had a truly wonderful and delectable variety of homemade delicacies, scones, jam, lemon curd and sandwiches. Fit for a Queen!” said Butcher.
“The tables were exquisite, refined and elegant. The beautiful bone china cups, saucers, plates, tea pots, tiered cake stands were truly worthy of a beautiful English Garden setting,” said Butcher, “and out theme was Union Jack flags, napkins, placement of UK National Anthem cards with description of the tradition of afternoon tea, cards denoting ‘Tea with special friends improves life’s aroma’.”
The group didn’t stop there, either.
“The walls denoted trivia questions, interesting to note who had the answers to those questions! The display table depicted special editions of magazines, Big Ben, plates, cups of coronation, vintage tea pot 1837–1897, regimental tunic, Trooping The Colour Print, scrap books of The Queen’s Reign,” explained Butcher.
Ladies shared their stories of meeting Her Majesty or literally being in her presence on different occasions. Linda Reynolds shared her knowledge of The Queen’s favourite horse, ‘Burmese’.
“Our guest speaker was Calvin Butcher. He was warmly received. He spoke to us in detail regarding The Guards Regiment and ceremonial tunic worn at Changing of The Guard and Trooping The Colour,” Butcher told The Times. “We would like to thank everyone in the community for supporting this fundraising event, without you it would not have been the brilliant success that it was. Warmest wishes to you all and a big Hip, Hip, Hoorah to our guests who paid tribute to the most amazing lady of our time, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Long may she reign.”

By Wendy Gabrek