An update from St Mary's
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| February & March @ St Mary's |
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An update from the teams at St Mary's Church, Ross-on-Wye
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| Sunday 1st February, 6.00pm |
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This is a wonderful service that brings the final curtain down on the Christmas season. We are delighted to be joined by the choir of Holy Trinity Church, Hereford - so two choirs for the price of one. The service contains some very special music and much imagery, it uses light (and candlelight) to create a very special feel. |
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| Coffee & Sgwrs @ St Mary's |
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Saturdays 7th February & 7th March - 10.30am - Noon |
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Our regular coffee session with excellent homemade cake. As usual there is an opportunity to join Welsh speaking tables for a good old natter. |
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| Organ Recital - Suzy St Clair |
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Saturday 7th February, 2.30pm |
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Susy is no stranger to the organ in St Mary's and we are delighted to have her back for another recital. A perfect way to brighten up a cold February Saturday afternoon. The ticket price (£10) includes interval tea, coffee and home made cake.
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| from Wednesday 18th February |
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Join us at St Mary's during Lent. More information online, especially details of the Lent course and our Lent challenge. Of course, regular services continue as usual. |
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| Sundays 22nd February, 8th March, 22nd March |
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The Anglican Church's (and our choir's) very special and unique Sunday evening offering. The perfect way to bring the weekend to a close. |
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| Antiques Valuation Day with Kate Bliss |
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Thursday 26th February, 11am - 4pm |
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Drop in for a FREE valuation. Kate Bliss, a regular face on BBC antiques programmes and an independent jewellery and fine art valuer, is hosting a free 'drop-in' Valuation Day for jewellery and silver as well as other antiques and contemporary fine art. Kate has over 20 years’ experience valuing single items to unique collections and whole house contents. Whether it's the right time to realise some assets or simply de-clutter, Kate provides you with a verbal consultation and if suitable, arranges items for sale. Drop-in for a FREE VALUATION - items can be arranged for sale.
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| Come & Sing West Side Story with Ross Penyard Singers |
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Saturday 28th February, 10.00am - 2.30pm |
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Come and Sing with Ross Penyard Singers - West Side Story - songs and a medley from the famous musical plus some Shakespeare set to music. All music provided. Saturday, 28th February at St Mary's Hall, opposite the church in Ross-on-Wye. Register and collect music at 10.00am. |
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| Book Talk: An Evening with Matt Sewell |
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Thursday 12th March, 7.00pm |
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Join brilliant and highly successful artist Matt Sewell for a fun evening all about birds and bird sayings.
Bring along a pencil, some paper and be ready to take part in a 'guess the bird phrase' game. |
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| Candlelit Concert - music by Coldplay |
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Friday 13th March, 7pm and 9pm |
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Lumos brings enchanting concert experiences paying homage to world famous artists. We’ve partnered with spectacular locations & churches across the UK to deliver a concert experience that is nothing short of magical. 2 Sittings: 1st Sitting: 7.00pm | 2nd Sitting: 9.00pm Musical Theme: A Classical Coldplay Tribute Seating is first come first served |
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| Thursday 26th March, 7.00pm |
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Elemental: The Geopolitics of Climate Change by Arthur Snell - Historian and former British diplomat Arthur Snell delivers a comprehensive account of the geopolitics of climate change. Through four sections – Earth, Air, Fire and Water – Elemental blends reportage with analysis and interviews with key experts, policymakers and politicians, to reveal the turbulent future we face – and the choices we need to make to avert disaster. |
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| Service: Round Byrd - Devotion for Passiontide |
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Saturday 28th March, 2.30pm rehearsal or 5.00pm service |
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Round Byrd is St Mary's occasional choir which sings a service such as this once a term. Experienced singers willing to do the work necessary to come knowing the notes are welcome to sign up for free. We welcome everyone to the service at 5pm. As usual, the service features some of the greatest music for the season. |
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| The Anglican churches in the parishes of Ross, Walford & Brampton Abbotts |
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Supporting and developing the fabric of St Mary's and building partnerships. |
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