An illustrated talk by Prof Bill Tamblyn. Why the fuss over an itinerant preacher from the village of Nazareth? This completes the first part of the story which previously included talks on Mary his mother and Mary Magdalene.

An illustrated talk by Prof Bill Tamblyn, with observation, questions and discussion based on this series of talks.

A talk by Prof Bill Tamblyn on the rural background to religion as we might see it today. . Background: There would be something on the rural background to the New Testament teachings. Jesus Christ is invariably found teaching in the open air (he was not approved as a preacher in the Temple, though he was a qualified Rabbi) - and he uses countryside references so often, and one suspects that his followers during his three years preaching were country…

A talk by Prof Bill Tamblyn about the 17th century local preacher, imprisoned for his views. . Background: He was a multi-skilled fellow - not just a tinker! Non-conformist, and imprisoned for 12 years as he would not stop preaching. A parliamentarian and author of a revolutionary book - Pilgrim's Progress.

Quire Phoenix - the now-revived Colchester World Music Singers present a programme of readings, poems, paintings and lots of songs - Songs from the Carribbean, South African chants, American spirituals. Bill Tamblyn has arranged 10 Ukrainian Songs - Slavia! Ukraina! including the famous Carol of the Bells by Ukrainian composer Leonotovich - specially for this concert. Saturday 21 May at 7.30pm at St Mary's Peldon. Tickets at the door £15 (£10 unwaged). Profits to the Appeal for Support for Ukraine