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October 2021
Edgelarks perform at The HopBarn
Edgelarks began their musical journey together living in a small caravan in the hills near Exmouth, Devon, UK. They followed in the footsteps of the ancient troubadour tradition, picking up tunes, songs and stories along the way. Spotted busking on the seafront at Sidmouth Folk Festival by champion of independent music Steve Knightley, they soon found themselves touring nationally, supporting the likes of Show of Hands and Seth Lakeman, and eventually winning the prestigious Best Duo award at the 2014…
Find out more »Friday Lunchtime Concert at Southwell Minster
This free lunchtime concert will feature Hannah Cresswell (flute) & Constance Chow (piano). Refreshments will not be available. Admission to these lunchtime concerts is free, although contributions to a retiring collection will be invited. Proceeds will go towards the Minster’s organ scholarship.
Find out more »Bramley Apple Festival 2021
Welcome to the annual celebration of the Bramley Apple, first cultivated here in Southwell over 200 years ago. Enjoy The Food and Drink Festival at Southwell Minster with its many stalls, cookery demonstrations and children's activities, suggested donation of £3 on entry. Discover our lovely shops with their special apple display windows. Call into Southwell Library where you’ll find children’s activities as part of the Big Draw, Children’s Bramley Apple Art Display, the Crowning of the Bramley Apple King, Queen…
Find out more »Organ Recital by James Lancelot
Join us for our final evening organ recital of the year, performed by James Lancelot, Organist and Master of the Choristers at Durham Cathedral for over 30 years. Programme to include works by Bach, Rheinberger, Guilmant and Alain. Tickets £8/£6 on the door.
Find out more »Open-mic session for writers and poets
Southwell library is holding an open-mic session for writers and poets to perform their own work. Book your 5 minute performance slot by calling the library direct on 01636 812148
Find out more »November 2021
Country Lore: Autumn Traditions
The Leaves of Southwell Project presents an online talk by Dr. Sophie Hollinshead. The talk will be on Microsoft Teams. To book your place visit the Southwell Minster website. Dr Sophie Hollinshead is back, continuing her series in country lore traditions. In this talk Sophie will explore the traditions, sayings, foods, and folklore associated with Autumn in the countryside. As the nights grow longer and the days shorter, we will explore a range of seasonal lore and activities from the…
Find out more »The Hidden Music of a Medieval Chapter House – NEW DATE
Dr Henry Parkes, Associate Professor, Department of Music, University of Nottingham researches the music and musical cultures of Western Christianity, with a particular emphasis on Gregorian chant. In this afternoon workshop he will explain how the Chapter House helped to sustain practices of worship and music in medieval Southwell. This fascinating interactive workshop will take place in the Chapter House and will include a mini-enactment of chapter liturgy according to medieval customs, a discussion of the musical graffiti and their…
Find out more »Friday Lunchtime Concert: Jeremy Pemberton and Guy Turner – A Transport of Delight
The two basses from the Cathedral Choir combine for a recital of piano duets, songs and cello music. Featured composers will include Schubert, Dvorak, Faure, Roger Quilter and Peter Warlock. Regrettably, at the moment, refreshments will not be served. Admission to these lunchtime concerts is free, although contributions to a retiring collection will be invited, proceeds of which go towards the Minster’s organ .scholarship
Find out more »Fire Walk in aid of Beaumond House
Do something amazing for Beaumond House whilst ticking something off your bucket list! The Fire Walk will take place at Southwell Rugby Club on Bonfire Night as part of their Bonfire Party. All participants receive free entry to the Bonfire Night for themselves and one guest. The training starts at 5.00pm and the Fire Walk starts approx. 7.15pm and finishes approx. 7.45pm. How does it work? Prior to the Fire Walk, a trained Firewalk Instructor will lead a seminar, training…
Find out more »Winter Craft Fair
A mixture of returning favourites and new stallholders are all lined up for this year’s Winter Craft Fair at Southwell Minster. There will be around 60 stalls selling a wide range of goods in the Minster, as well as an additional 15 in the stunning State Chamber of The Archbishop’s Palace next door. This is one of the region’s most loved events and is the perfect place to pick up a gift for a loved one whilst helping support independent…
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