TREATING YOUR SENSES

The way you can see, hear, taste, touch and smell enjoyment.

What is it? A collection of free and fundraising events it is part of the 250th anniversary of our Chapel. It is an opportunity to bring together people of all ages and from different communities to enjoy music, history, floristry, food, drink and fun.

When does it happen? It lasts three days beginning Friday 23 November 2012 (that’s also the weekend of the town’s Christmas Fayre so encourage your friends to visit some or all of the events).

The times, the details and the cost

The programme will be updated as more information becomes available but remember that places for some events will be limited so you will need to order tickets quickly to avoid disappointment).

Friday 23 November

12.30 pm – 5 pmFree floral display in the Church(donations welcomed)

1 pm – 1.45 pmOrgan recital of works by Handel, Bach, Mendelssohn, Karg-Elert and Elgarby Nigel Kerry* in the Church. Tickets, limited in numbers, £5 in advance (no concessions); £5.50 on the day.

2 pm – 3 pmRelax and enjoy refreshments in the Crypt

1.45 pm – 2.15 pmFree history exhibition and mini-tours in the Church (donations welcomed)

2 pm – 2.30 pmFree floral demonstration in the Crypt by Mo Elliott*

2 – 2.30 pmFree demonstration in the Crypton a subject to be arranged

6.15 pm – 6.45 pmFree history exhibition and mini-tours in the Church (donations welcomed)

7 pm – 9 pmEnjoy the U3A Choir* accompanied by guest soloist Adriene Ellis* under the musical direction of John Catlow*. During the interval enjoy a free glass of wine. A lively concert that will include anthems, the classics and favourites from musicals. Tickets, limited in numbers, £8 in advance, £9 on the day.

9 pm – 11 pmRelax and enjoy refreshments in the Crypt and try your skill at ‘Rolling in the Isles’, an opportunity over the weekend to win prizes

Saturday 24 November

12.30 pm – 5 pmFree floral display in the Church(donations welcomed)

10.45 am – 11.15 amFree demonstration in the Crypt on a subject to be arranged

10.30 am – 11.30 amRelax and enjoy refreshments in the Crypt and try your skill at ‘Rolling in the Isles’, an opportunity over the weekend to win prizes

10.30 am – 11.30 amCreative art at its best - view the winner of the first prize of the SKEGEX 2012 competition – Noah’s Ark constructed by Michael Whiting from Meccano will be on display in the Crypt.

11.30 am – 12.30 pmJoin Anna Eden* and others presenting Children’s favourite songs old and new (for children, parents, grandchildren and teddy bears) in the Church. Tickets £5, limited in numbers, in advance (under 16s £1); £5.50 (adults) on the day

10.45 am – 11.15 amFree history exhibition and mini-tours in the Church (donations welcomed)

12.30 pm – 2 pmRelax and enjoy refreshments in the Crypt including ethnic speciality food and try your skill at ‘Rolling in the Isles’, an opportunity over the weekend to win prizes

12.30 pm – 2 pmThe winning entry in the SKEGEX 2012 competition – Noah’s Ark constructed by Michael Whiting from Meccano will be on display in the Crypt. Fascinating to all ages.

5.45 pm – 6.15 pmFree history exhibition and mini-tours in the Church (donations welcomed)

8 pm – 11 pmRelax and enjoy refreshments in the Crypt including ethnic speciality food and try your skill at ‘Rolling in the Isles’, an opportunity over the weekend to win prizes.

8 pm – 9 pmTime for a social/live music event (details to be announced). Tickets £5, limited in numbers, in advance (under 16s £1); £5.50 (adults) on the day

Sunday 25 November

12.30 pm – 5 pmFree floral display in the Church(donations welcomed)

9.30 am – 11 amBefore and after services, free history exhibition and mini-tours in the Church (donations welcomed)

11 am – 1 pmRelax and enjoy refreshments in the Crypt and your last opportunity to try your skill at ‘Rolling in the Isles’ and the final chancebe a winner.

12.30 pm – 1 pmFree culinary demonstration in the Crypt by Dee Peters*

3 pm – 4.15 pmA chance to listen pledge an amount to hear your favourite hymn played by David Maurice-Jones*. Tickets, limited in numbers, £5 in advance (under 16s £1); £5.50 (adults) on the day

*Who they are:

Nigel Kerryis Director of Music of the Church of Our Lady and the English Martyrs, Cambridge. As well as presiding over the church’s historic Abbott & Smith organ he oversees a music department of some seventy musicians providing music for the varied and rich liturgical life of the parish.

A graduate of Oxford University, Nigel read Theology and then studied the organ at the Royal College of Music under Nicholas Danby. As a recitalist he has performed at many prestigious venues including Westminster Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral, St John’s Smith Square, Bridgewater Hall Manchester, Symphony Hall Birmingham, St John’s and King’s Colleges Cambridge. In 2008 he became the first UK organist to give a solo recital at Ukraine’s National Concert Hall in Kiev.

As organist, conductor and producer he has recorded some thirteen commercial recordings to date. Like his teacher before him, Nigel Kerry is also regarded as an articulate and inspiring teacher of his instrument. He has taught on the Oundle, Eton and Royal College of Organists Summer Schools; teaches organ at King’s College School and the Leys School Cambridge and is a founder/trustee of the Cambridge Academy of Organ Studies for post graduate students. In 2008 he was made a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Arts.

Nigel has recently given a recital on the famous Cavaille-Coll organ at the Benedictine Abbey at Farnborough while in December he will play for a Christmas concert on the Grand Organ of London’s Royal Albert Hall alongside the London Concert Orchestra.

Mo Elliott leads the team of flower arrangers at St Edmund’s Church, Bury St Edmunds.

Adriene Ellis is a renowned soprano

John Catlow, a Lancastrian, trained as a‘cellist at the Royal Manchester College where he was awarded Distinctions for his diplomas in performance and teaching. He also won the Hiles Gold Medal for orchestral playing and the Pinson Prize for playing Bach.

He embarked on a long and varied orchestral careerwith the London Symphony Orchestra, the Halle Orchestra as Co-principal ‘Cello and for 11 years as Principal ‘Cello with the English National Opera. During this time he also trained as a singer, performing as a tenor in recitals and oratorios.

In 1981 John decided on a change of career and was appointed Director of Music at the Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School. It was during this time that he trained as a conductor through an extramural arrangement with the Guildhall School of Music. Five years later he was appointed Director of Music at Camden School for Girls, famous for its high standard of musical performance society events involved around 150 performers.

John’s orchestral experience and passion for broadening pupils’ experience of music led to an invitation to develop an official link between Camden School for Girls and the education department of the London Symphony Orchestra. Changes to the education system led him to found the Camden Borough youth orchestra, renowned for its performances across Europe.

John’s music ventures have continued apace, directing the Lynmore Singers, introducing the concept of ‘choral holidays’ and being involved in numerous performances across England and beyond. More recently, living in Bury St Edmunds he has been at the forefront of the development of the Horringer Singers and the U3A choir.

Bury St Edmunds University of the Third Age Choiris now in its fifth year and has grown in strength to around 40 members from diverse backgrounds. Their enthusiastic and committed approach shines through as they deliver a repertoire that has become popular at many local venues.

is a renowned musical director associated with local choral organisations including the University of the Third Age choir

Anna Eden is a local teacher

Dee Peters successfully runs Cloisters Catering

David Maurice-Jones is one of the organists at St Edmund’s Church, undertakes music activities at churches in the area of Bury St Edmunds and has spent 12 years as organist at RAF Lakenheath. Since 2009 he has accompanied the Horringer Singers having left as accompanist/deputy conductor some seven years ago owing to conflict with other work. Having served with the Royal Air Force for over 30 years he played the organ and piano across the country. When not at the keyboard he spends much time on his sailing yacht based at Shotley and in trying to keep ahead of his grandchildren.

Our programme could not have succeeded without the help of our team of volunteers and the financial support and assistance from organisations (to be announced)

For information and how to book tickets contact:

John Saunders on 01284 767894 or e-mail