Organ Recital by David Thornton. Tuesday 3rd July 1.00pm

‘Come on England’ – a topical celebration of English music Tuba Tune                                                                Norman Cocker (1889 – 1953) Dido’s lament, from Dido and Aeneas                          Henry Purcell (1659 -1695) Here the deities approve, from Welcome to all pleasures  Voluntary in G                                                           William Walond (1719 – 1768) Air and Gavotte                                                        Samuel Wesley (1766 – 1837) Allegro maestoso, from Sonata in…

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Organ Recital by David Thornton. Tuesday 5th June 1.00pm

‘Wedding Fare’ – to celebrate the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle (not including ‘Here comes the bride’) Hornpipe, from ‘The Water Music’                                                   G. F. Handel Air, from ‘The Water Music’                                                            (1685—1759) Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, from ‘Solomon’   Canon in D                                                                                Johann Pachelbel (1653—1706)   Humoresque (Toccatina for Flute)                                                       Pietro Yon…

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Thy Kingdom Come

Join the Global Wave of Prayer between Ascension Day, Thursday May 10th and Whitsunday, Sunday, May 20th. Come to Blackburn Cathedral for the launch service on Wednesday, May 9th. We have a coach leaving from Railway View Avenue (near the Health Centre) at 6.30 pm. Speak to Andy to book a seat. St. Mary Magdalene’s…

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