Friends of the Church – Programme 2003

Date
Event

Friday
24th January

Fun Quiz 24 January 8 pm Reading Room £10 per team of four. Bar and light supper will be available at extra cost. Details Ross [phone number removed] or come on the night.

Tuesday
11th March
A performance of “Abigails Party” by the “Out of the Blue” theatre company, in the Reading Room at 7:30 pm. This play by Mike Leigh is always associated with Alison Steadman in the performance on TV. Not to be missed. Tickets £5
Saturday
5th April

Fiori Musicali. A welcome return for this internationally renowned group of musicians. They will present a performance of choral music, which should prove a perfect match for the acoustics of the church. Katerina Furstova will be the solo soprano. Tickets £8.00.
Saturday
5th July 2003

A critically acclaimed choir is coming to Helmdon on Saturday 5th July. “Vivamus” was formed about one year ago and has quickly established itself as a leading London based choir. They are due to sing at St Pauls Cathedral in June and at the Royal Festival Hall with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in December, so it is quite a coup to have them sing in Helmdon.

The event starts at 7:30 and will be held in the garden of “Glebe Farm” by invitation of Mr and Mrs David Mason. The programme will be a departure from the normal Vivamus performances, with a selection of songs in a jazz style, ranging from “Ain’t Misbehavin” to “Nellie the Elephant”! The nearest comparison we can think of is The Swingle Singers.

Glebe Farm is close to the Welsh Lane / Station Road crossroads – ample parking will be available. The location and event is ideal for an evening picnic – seating will be provided but bring rugs etc if you want to sit on the grass. A free glass of wine is provided on arrival. Drinks and strawberries and cream will be available.

Tickets are £12 each and are available from committee members of the Friends of St Mary Magdalene.

Proceeds will go towards upkeep of historic local churches. If the weather is unsuitable the event will be held a short distance away in Helmdon Church, where parking will also be available.

Thanks go to David Mason for the inspiration, instigation and sponsorship.

You can find out more about Vivamus on www.vivamus.org.

Monday
25th August – Bank Holiday
The Friends will again be organising the teas at the Carnival – all offers of help and/or supplies will be greatly appreciated.
Saturday
13th September
The Last Night of the Proms. A repeat performance by public demand, to be held at Home Farm, Wappenham Road.
Friday
17th October
Pub Sing Along evening. Full details to be advised.
Saturday
15th November
Wine Tasting Evening. 7:30 p.m. @ Hill House, Wrightons Hill. £10 per head – tickets from [phone number removed], [phone number removed], [phone number removed].
Friday
19th December
Words and Music for Christmas. One of the most popular “Friends” events which has now become a permanent feature of the Friends Calendar of Events.

see the 2002 programme