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A concert, cream tea, Christian Aid and Carolyn

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There will be a concert and cream tea in memory of Carolyn Weston and in aid of Christian Aid, on Saturday, July 11, 2pm, at St John’s Church.

Come and celebrate the music Carolyn loved, in the church where she worshipped, and support a charity she worked hard to support.

Carolyn sang in the choir so the parish choir will be singing her favourite hymns. There will also be performances by In Accord, an all-female acappella group, led by musical director Sue Lampard; organist Mary Klymenko; and Farnham singer Olivia Jasper, and you can expect a mixed programme of hymns and music by The Beatles.

Entry is free but there will be a collection in aid of Christian Aid. Booking is essential to give the organisers an idea of numbers. To book email June Jasper or call her on 07807881311.

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A Fantasia for Frances

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We are holding a concert and cream tea in memory of our beloved organist Frances Whewell who died last year.

The event will be on Saturday, September 7th, at 2.30pm at St John’s, starting with the concert which will be performed by a mix of soloists—singers and instrumentalists—and the church choir.

After the concert, a cream tea will be served. There will also be a raffle.

Admission is free but there will be a retiring collection for parish funds.

Please book your seats by contacting June Jasper on 07807 881311 or email junemargaretjasper@gmail.com.

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A Fantasia for Frances

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Saturday, September 7th, 2.30pm, St John’s

A year ago we lost Frances Whewell, a dearly loved member of our parish who organised the music for us and played the organ, with an especial love for Emily, the Edwardian organ at St Mark’s. She was not just a musician, but a poet, a thinker, a member of Amnesty International, a devoted wife and mother, and a dear friend to many.

Frances died in July 2023 after being diagnosed with cancer in the spring and, a year on, we are planning a musical tribute to her on the afternoon of September 7th at St John’s. The parish choir will be joined by soloist Olivia Jasper and other musicians for a concert which will begin at 2.30pm. The concert will be followed by a cream tea.

Admission will be free but there will be the opportunity to make donations to help with parish funds.

To book your tickets, email June Jasper, or call her on 07807 881311.

Pictured top is Frances playing the organ at home.

Frances reading a poem at the 2023 Literary Festival

Frances (far left), her husband Paul, and Dave and Helena Walter, taking part in the 2018 Hale Carnival with their model of Emily the organ.