The St Nicolas, Pevensey, 2016 Events Programme

Talks

May 18th 7:00 PM, Archaeological History of St. Nicolas Church’ with a description of exhibits from recent excavations on church land, by Dr. Scott McLean, Professor of History and former Head of Field Studies at Herstmonceux Castle. £7.50

October 14th 7:00 PM (Battle of Hastings 950th Anniversary Day),                     ‘Untold consequences of the Battle’ an entertaining and informed talk by the Curator of Pevensey Museum, Peter Harrison, followed by soirée drinks hosted by              Carr Taylor Wines £10.00

Concerts

January 23rd  7:00 PM: NOTEworthy– New Eastbourne choir sing a programme of church music through the ages £6 each or £12 Family

April 23rd 7:00 PM —St. George’s Day: Harvey’s Brass – East Sussex based Symphonic 10-piece Brass ensemble of experienced musicians, £10

May date tba: Organ Recital, by John Collins, Royal College of Music, & Royal College of Organists lecturer £7.50

May 28th 7:00 PM : Pasadena Roof Orchestra ‘Hot Five’ – Jazz Night, £12.50

June 11th 7:00 PM: Hailsham Choral Society with pupils from Pevensey &  Westham School choral concert including an especially composed St. Nicolas celebration choral cantata ‘The True St. Nicolas’, and Haydn’s St. Nicolas Mass. £10 adult/£5 child

June 26th 4:00 PM ‘Tea Concert’: Catherine Rimer, a baroque music specialist,    Royal College of Music Tutor and member of The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment – ‘Cello recital £10

July 9th 7:15 PM: Canterbury Cathedral Boys Choir, cathedral choral music programme £12.50

August 6th 5:00 PM: Chamber Music for Flute & Harp. Musicians from The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and London Symphony Orchestra £10

September 3rd 7:00 PM: Eastbourne Symphony Orchestra ensemble perform English compositions for strings to show off the wonderful church acoustics. £10

October 21st 7:00 PMThe King’s Singers – internationally renowned ‘a cappella’ vocal ensemble sing a programme of secular and contemporary ‘pops’. £20

December 4th  2:30 PM: Vivace! Seasonal Concert Ditchling based ‘a cappella’ choir who only sing for Charitable causes – their fifth annual visit to St. Nicolas. £10.