Organ recital, Tuesday 5th February at 1.00 pm, by David Thornton

Rhapsody No. 3 in C# minor                                                           Herbert Howells                                                                                                              (1892 – 1983)   Rhosymedre                                                                       Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872 – 1958)   Prelude and Fugue in B minor BWV544                                                   J. S. Bach (1685 – 1750)   Impromptu                                                                                     Francis Jackson (1918 –         )   Chorale No. 3 in A minor                                                                       César Franck (1822 – 1890)  …

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November Storm Damage

High winds this week have led to an unwelcome early Christmas present for us here at St Mary Magdalene, Clitheroe: falling masonry has led to the west door of the church being left unsafe and unusable. Some stone work from the west window came loose during the recent storm and fell onto the path and…

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Organ recital, Tuesday 4th December 1.00 pm, by David Thornton

A selection of seasonal music for ‘Advent & Christmas’ Toccata, Adagio & Fugue in C major                                                     J. S. Bach                                                                                                              (1685 – 1750)   The Holy Boy                                                                                       John Ireland (1879 – 1962)   Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme                                                           J. S. Bach (1685 – 1750) Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme                                                Sigfrid Karg –…

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December events

Special events in December Saturday December 1st 4 pm Walking Nativity from Swan Courtyard to the bandstand followed at 4.30 pm by Carols at the Castle Sunday December 2nd 9.30 am Advent Parade and Family Service followed at about 10.30 am by the Ladies’ Group Christmas Fair in St. Mary’s Centre. Everyone invited! 6.30 pm…

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