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Raymond and Alison Adams
In 1990, we were living in the North of England. I (Raymond) had just completed my second curacy, when someone rang to ask if we would be interested in looking at a relatively new church in the North of Swindon. My first thought was, "Where exactly is Swindon?"
When we first moved here, the area was mainly green fields and new housing. At five years old the church almost qualified as a building of historical interest.
Morrison's supermarket was brand new, except that it was then called Safeway. The Haydon Centre and Abbey Meads existed only on paper.
To us, it appeared to be a very exciting place. And so it has proved. Twenty-one eventful years later we are looking forward enthusiastically to where God is leading us in the future.
There have been lots of changes. Alison, who was a very rusty pianist when we arrived, now leads our thriving worship group.
Our young family has grown up as well. Only one, Tom, is still at university.
Even wearing our deepest rose-tinted spectacles, we have to admit that this is not the most beautiful town in Britain. However, it is in the middle of the most beautiful countryside, so, if you like walking (Alison) or angling (Raymond), this is a great place to be.
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Page last updated: 26 July 2011