Margaret Higson, who died on 13 April 2015, was our pastoral secretary and had served ArtServe and its predecessor MCMS in that capacity for many years.

She was also administrator for the ArtServe long service awards, which are given to those recognised by their local church for their outstanding contribution to the arts in worship. Margaret co-ordinated the paperwork, liaised with our calligrapher, and ensured the certificate was delivered in time, often taking it along herself to represent ArtServe at the presentation.