Greetings from St Nicolas, Pevensey! As we have an intermission in our restoration work while the bats enjoy their summer roost in the chancel roof, we are taking the opportunity to welcome back a couple of highly accomplished musicians who have entertained us in previous years.

On Friday 9 June, John Collins, organist at St George’s, Worthing, who played here in 2015 and 2016, will give a lunchtime recital of music from across Europe from the 16th to 18th century, including toccatas, variations, sonatas, fugues and voluntaries. The programme will include pieces or arrangements of Handel and Pachelbel, as well as works by living composers. The recital will begin at 1pm. Admission will be by donation and refreshments will be available.

Saturday 12 August will see the return of our Restoration Fund Patron Neil McLaren, who has played his flute for us in several previous summers while he has been performing at the Glyndebourne Festival with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. Neil will be joined by Jane Gordon, a highly versatile violinist who also plays regularly with the OAE and is a member of the English Baroque Soloists, for a recital of works by JS and CPE Bach and Telemann. The concert will start at 7pm. Tickets £10. Refreshments will be available.

We look forward to welcoming you back to St Nicolas to experience outstanding musicians playing in our beautiful church with its excellent acoustics.