Dear Newbury and District Organists member,
 
This newsletter covers local events in both July and August.
 
A small group of members enjoyed a convivial social afternoon on the 17th June. Our thanks go to Ann Turner for opening her house and garden and for providing such a wonderful spread.
 
Congratulations to student member Toby Wright who has been asked to perform a recital at Douai Abbey on 13th August. Members may wish to go and support Toby and a flyer for the event is attached.
 
A flyer is also attached for the recital at Thatcham on 15th July in aid of the organ restoration.
 
 
Recitals in July & August
 
Monday 3 July 1.00pm – Reading Town Hall.
Lunchtime Organ Recital by Bolun Tan and Tingshuo Yang (senior Eton College organ students). Tickets £5 in advance, or £6 on the door. Please note that the venue no longer accepts cash, so all payments must be made using a credit or debit card. For full programme and to book, please visit the Concert Hall website.
 
Thursday 13 July, 1.10pm – St. Nicolas’ Church, Newbury.
Lunchtime recital by Rosemary Evans (St. Alphage, Burnt Oak, Edgware).                                 
Admission free. Retiring collection.
 
Saturday 15 July, 3pm – St. Mary’s Church, Thatcham.
Recital by Tim Cooke followed by tea & scones. There will be a retiring collection in aid of the restoration fund for the historic 1866 Gray & Davison organ.
 
Thursday 10 August, 1.10pm – St. Nicolas’ Church, Newbury.
Lunchtime recital by James Paget (St. Mary Magdalene-in-Paddington).                                 
Admission free. Retiring collection.
 
Sunday 13 August, 3pm – Douai Abbey.
Recital by Toby Wright (NDOA student member).
Admission free. Retiring collection.
 
 
I hope you have a good summer,
Christopher