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MK BRASS BAND CONCERT AT ST ANDREWS GT LINFORD/GIFFARD PARK MK ON SAT 7 MAY
We are holding a concert on May 7 in aid of the on-going St Andrews restoration and preservation fund and MK Brass funds.
St Andrews is a 12th century church that is in very regular use now as a key centre for ecumenical worship (ie all denominations) and has a very active and vibrant congregation, specifically covering Giffard Park and Gt Linford although its congregation also comes from further afield. The building itself has a very interesting history, starting off in Anglo Saxon times and then being extensively modernised and extended in the 17th and
18th centuries, initially by Sir William Pritchard, who was an MP and former Lord Mayor of London and he commissioned the design and development of the Gt Linford Manor House and grounds including the Church. Subsequent to that the Uthwatt family lived in the Manor House for nearly two centuries and indeed some of the sons were vicars at
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the Church. All
changed in the
late 1960’s and
early 1970’s
when the new city was designated, MKDC was formed to develop the city and acquired the Manor House and grounds. The church was once again extensively refurbished and extended internally by the ecumenical partnership, but not
the external stonework and facade, and it is this area that we are now turning our immediate attention to, as with age some of the stonework is crumbling and urgently requires repair and /or replacement. There are also further plans for further internal redecoration and refurbishment.
MK Brass has kindly offered to help this worthy cause so as to leave the building in good shape for future generations and they now play to a high level in the national leagues.
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Ouse Valley Arts Festival 30 April – 8 May
Saturday 30 April – An Evening of Drama and Musical Theatre Sharnbrook Mill Theatre at 7.30pm
Local drama and musical theatre groups show off their talents with short pieces or excerpts from their shows.
Sunday 1 May – Liquorice Allsorts
St Mary’s Church, Felmersham at 7.30pm
This versatile clarinet quartet plays classical music from the last century and light music from recent years.
Monday 2 May – An Evening with Brian Clemens
The Barn, Milton Ernest at 7.30pm
Alan Dedicoat talks to Brian Clemens (creator of many TV hit shows including The Avengers and The Professionals) about his career in TV and script writing.
Wednesday 4 May – Young Performers
St Thomas More School Theatre, Bedford at 7pm
This showcase gives young musicians, singers and dancers a chance to perform in public.
Friday 6 May – An Evening of Voice and Piano
The Barn, Carlton at 7.30pm
Jeanette Ager (Mezzo-Soprano) and Viv McLean (Pianist) present Opera Arias, songs by Strauss and Enescu, English songs, and piano pieces by Chopin.
Saturday 7 May – Piano Recital (Piano Not Included)
St Peter’s Church, Harrold at 7.30pm
Paul Edwards playing popular organ pieces, followed by the above ‘Piano Recital’, a humorous combination of music and theatre written and performed by talented musicians The Goldman Ensemble.
Sunday 8 May – Guided Walk with Extras
Priory Country Park, Bedford at 2pm
A guided walk with a ranger round the park with art and music, finishing with a display of wildlife photography and cream tea at the Visitor Centre.
A more detailed programme can be obtained from 01234 781372 and tickets for all events are available from Bedford Central Box Office (01234 269519)
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