According to our programme of Autumn events, we have this scheduled for 4th October. We are sorry but this has had to be cancelled due to the latest government restrictions for Coronavirus. Hopefully this event can be in the not to distant future, but we are unable to say any more at present.

Talk: ‘Music and Sweet Poetry’ – CANCELLED
We are sorry but this has had to be cancelled due to the latest government restrictions for Coronavirus. We hope to hold this event in the not to distant future, but we are unable to say any more at present.

‘A Century of Song’ – Last call

Second September event – ‘Music and Sweet Poetry’
A talk by Prof Bill Tamblyn, with readings from the rural poet John Clare, to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Rural Life, his first published poems. For further information, please click on the ‘Events’ tab, then click on the event title. . 7.30 to 9pm. Refreshments available. There may not be an interval. . Please note […]

First September event – ‘A Century of Song’
A talk by Prof Bill Tamblyn on congregational music in country chapels since 1920. For further information, please click on the ‘Events’ tab, then click on the event title. . 7.30 to 9pm. Refreshments available. There may not be an interval. . Please note that there are restricted numbers, so do book your tickets (£5 […]

CONFIRMED Autumn programme of events (Amended 30 August)
Things resume in a rather measured way from September. The Wardens have found a layout for the church that satisfies the government guidelines and allows professional performers to perform from the front of the church. Also cleansing fluids, masks and so on are available. . Below are the Autumn events to be hosted by the […]

March event – ‘The Devil’s Trill’ – Last Call
We’re looking forward to a good crowd for our first event of the year, so do come along. . Members of the Friends can get 1/3 discount if prebooked – see the other post about this. . ALL ARE WELCOME. . There will be a cash bar. See you there ! . St Mary’s church, […]

March event – ‘The Devil’s Trill’ – Final details
For profiles of the musicians, see ‘Events’. If you are a Member of the Friends, do prebook to get the 1/3 discount (see how in a recent post on this website).

Members’ 1/3 discount on their own tickets for Friends events held at St. Mary’s if prebooked
Further to the announcement in the Friends’ January Newsletter, Members should prebook by email to: . bookings@friendsofstmaryspeldon.org.uk . Members without email may still prebook, by contacting Jane Anderson on 01206 735239.

March event: ‘The Devil’s Trill’ – advance details
We are delighted to announce this as the Friends first event for 2020. . A concert devised and presented by Dominic Moore (Violin), and accompanied by Andrew Quartermain (piano). It will include music by Tartini, Debussy, and Beethoven. . Venue: St. Mary’s, Peldon. Date: 4th March Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £15 (£10 for Friends when booked […]