Island Life Magazine Ltd December 2014/January 2015 | Page 30

Legal service takes place at Minster T he annual legal service for Judges of the Western Circuit, including the Isle of Wight, was held at the Minster Church of St Thomas the Apostle and St Thomas of Canterbury, Newport. Members of the legal profession, including Judges, Court staff, and the resident judge of the Island His Honour Roger Hetherington, processed from the Law Courts to the Minster for the service, which is an ancient tradition to ask for God’s blessing for the beginning of the Legal Year. The Bishop of Portsmouth, the Rt Rev Christopher Foster, gave the address. and there was involvement of several Island schools, including Christ the King and Ryde School. Afterwards a lunch was held at the IW College, which provided a wonderful opportunity for the College to showcase its hospitality and catering side. 30 www.visitilife.com