Certificate for Cynthia after 60 years playing Keiss church organ
Cynthia Grant has been playing the right notes at Keiss Church of Scotland as its organist for six decades and was recognised for her service with a special certificate.
Reverend Janet Easton-Berry from the church presented Cynthia with the certificate that was signed by the Moderator of the Church of Scotland.
Rev Easton-Berry said: "Cynthia Grant has been playing the organ for 60 years at Keiss Church of Scotland – her parents were actively involved with the church and her father was an elder. She was initially asked to play for two Sundays and Cynthia said ‘that was me’ – it has gone on ever since."
Cynthia was presented with the long service award by Rev Easton-Berry and Susanna Mackay who is the granddaughter of a "much loved elder" of the church, Irene Mackay, who sadly passed away last year and was a great friend of Cynthia's.
Rev Easton-Berry added: "We are all so thankful to Cynthia for her dedicated service in playing the organ for us in all our services. Someone present made a comment about looking forward to being there for her next 60-year certificate!
Christine Shearer arranged the flowers that were given to Cynthia and a special cake was baked by Christine’s granddaughter Annie. Christine is an elder at Canisbay Church which is one of the four churches making up Pentland Parish. Christine’s father was a minister in Canisbay Church of Scotland – Reverend Bell.
