Don't miss this top duo in our organ and trumpet concert
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As a prelude to our spring Flower Festival, we welcome back Gordon Stewart for a concert with trumpeter Tom Osborne on Friday, April 22 at 7.30pm.
Gordon, a former cathedral organist, held the post of Kirklees Borough Organist for 35 years. He has made many recordings and given recitals all over the world. Tom Osborne is co-principal trumpet of the Hallé Orchestra. An example of his thrilling sound can be heard on the recording below. Entry to the concert is free, but we appreciate a donation afterwards. |
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OCTOBER 2019
Monday, October 7. BRIDGE. Bridge Lunch. SOLD OUT. Saturday, October 12 at 10.30am to 4pm. CRAFT FAIR. Our fair will feature a variety of handmade crafts including woodcraft, paintings, photography, jewellery, ceramics, cards and gifts. Also an array of local home produce, from jams and chutneys to biscuits and cakes. Try your luck at the fabulous Tombola stall. The £2 entry includes tea or coffee. Sunday, October 13 at 3pm. ORGAN CONCERT. Pieces by J S Bach, Haydn, Ketèlbey, Elgar, Cockroft and Lefébure-Wély played by Kirklees Borough Organist Gordon Stewart. Gordon's previous concerts at Farnley, punctuated by hilarious anecdotes, have proved hugely popular. This afternoon event will be followed by tea and cakes. Tickets on the door: £5. Friday, October 18 at 7pm. FAMILY QUIZ. Eyes down and sharpen your wits for this evening of cunning questions for all the family. The £20 per table entry fee includes a hot dog supper. Phone 01484 661135 to book a table. NOVEMBER 2019
Saturday, November 9 at 7.30pm. SWING BAND CONCERT. Tap your feet and swing your hips to the beat of the Manhattan Sound Swing Band. 7pm for 7.30. Tickets £15, including a glass of wine, available on the door. Wednesday, November 20 at 6.30 for 7pm. CHRISTMAS FLOWERS. Celebrated florist Karen Longbottom, of Finishing Touches in Outlane, will talk about and demonstrate ideas for Christmas. DECEMBER 2019
Thursday, Friday, December 5 & 6 at 7.30. JAMES MASON FILMS Screenings of the documentary Home James which shows actor James Mason rediscovering his home town of Huddersfield will be shown on successive evenings. After refreshments, Desert Fox will be shown. This 1951 biographical war film stars Mason as Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. Sunday, December 15 at 11am. CAROL SERVICE For the third year running, we will be joined by the Farnley Singers, a group of 15 experienced choral musicians who will lead the singing at our popular Festival Lessons and Carols. Carols by the choir include Harold Darke's lovely setting of In the Bleak Midwinter. There will also familiar carols for the congregation. Donations for the appeal fund will be welcomed at this service. Thursday, December 19 at 6pm. CAROL SINGING. Join us in church for mulled wine to fortify you for an evening of carol singing around the village. Voices high or low, soft or loud are very welcome to join us. |
Gordon Stewart at the organ in St Lucius'.
Florist Karen Longbottom.
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MARCH 2020
Friday, March 13 at 7pm. FAMILY QUIZ. Our last family quiz was such a success, we are holding another. The cost per table is £20 and refreshments will include pizza, pop, wine and beer. Monday, March 16. BRIDGE LUNCH. Sorry but this event is already sold out. Please contact Charlotte Mallinson for dates of future bridge lunches. |
APRIL 2020
WE REGRET THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED
Thursday, April 23 – Saturday April 25. FLOWER FESTIVAL.
Say it with Flowers will be a floral celebration of a variety of hobbies. Enjoy the experience of our church filled with imaginative arrangements. It promises to be a magnificent event, so please make a date in your diaries.
WE REGRET THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED
Thursday, April 23 – Saturday April 25. FLOWER FESTIVAL.
Say it with Flowers will be a floral celebration of a variety of hobbies. Enjoy the experience of our church filled with imaginative arrangements. It promises to be a magnificent event, so please make a date in your diaries.
MAY 2020
WE REGRET THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED
Thursday, May 14. LEARNING THE ROPES.
Illustrated talk by Linda Alderson on her climbing adventures. Tickets at £5 include refreshments.
WE REGRET THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED
Thursday, May 14. LEARNING THE ROPES.
Illustrated talk by Linda Alderson on her climbing adventures. Tickets at £5 include refreshments.
OCTOBER 2, 2021
CRAFT FAIR
Our 2019 event was a great success and this year's looks to be equally inviting. Here's what you can expect:
CRAFT FAIR
Our 2019 event was a great success and this year's looks to be equally inviting. Here's what you can expect:
- Hand sewn items, toys and kitchen items
- Children's knitwear
- National prize winning photographer
- Printed and embroidered T/shirts, bags etc.
- Gingerbread themed decorations, jewellery, baking kits. toys.
- Beaded jewellery
- Musical instrument kits
- Original landscape artwork, cards, coaster boxes etc.
- Christmas decorations and gifts
- Harry Potter themed bubble bath/shower gel potions
- Feltwork brooches, keyrings, purses etc.
- Hand sewn gifts , cards and keepsakes
- Ceramic sculptures, Jesmonite ornaments, paintings and candles
- Original paintings and cards
- Illuminated bottle lights, cards and jewellery
- Handmade Victorian style upholstered footstools
- Handmade exotic timber mantle clocks
- Wooden (paint yourself) toys
- Handmade shopping bags, toilet bags
- Acrylic handmade coasters, bookmarks
