Saturday, 13th July 2024 – St Mary’s Church Octavo was formed in 2013. A bunch of like-minded souls, whose paths had crossed over a number of years in London, Gloucestershire and Herefordshire vocal circles, decided that they needed an outlet for their enthusiasm that comprised smaller forces. That’s about it, but what better excuse do you need to…
Author: MarkSanderson
Computing Consultant working in and around Herefordshire. A member of Herefordshire's Learning and Achievement Service. Director of Music (and of digital communication) at St Mary's Church, Ross-on-Wye.
PAST EVENT – Carducci String Quartet Concert
Thursday 27th June, 7.00 pm – St Mary’s Church Carducci and Hereford Cathedral School in Concert – Music in Quiet places (Herefordshire Historic Churches Trust) brings the return of the Carducci Quartet in collaboration with musicians from Hereford Cathedral School in an exciting and eclectic selection of music at the wonderful church of St. Mary’s, Ross-on-Wye on…
PAST EVENT – Book Talk – Brian Klaas
Thursday 6th June at 6.30pm (please note change of time) – St Mary’s Church Fluke – Brian Klaas Change, Chaos, and the Way Everything We Do Matters Myth-shattering social scientist Brian Klaas deep-dives into the phenomenon of randomness, unpicking our neat and tidy storybook version of events to reveal a reality far wilder and more…
PAST EVENT – Parliamentary Hustings 2024
WE HAVE NOW REACHED CAPACITY ON SEATING. There is a limited amount of standing room. You are welcome to book tickets on that understanding. It’s now too late to submit a question. Wednesday 19th June – St Mary’s Church All five parliamentary candidates for Hereford and South Herefordshire will be in St Mary’s church to…
PAST EVENT – Book Talk – National Garden Scheme
Monday 8th April at 7.00 pm – St Mary’s Church National Garden Scheme – Illustrated talk by Angela and Graham O’Connell The National Garden Scheme gives visitors unique access to over 3,500 exceptional private gardens around the country and raises money for nursing and health charities. What goes on behind the scenes, what does the…
PAST EVENT: Book Talk – Deterring Armageddon
Wednesday 28th February, 2024 – 6.00 pm – St Mary’s Church Deterring Armageddon – A Biography of NATO – Book Talk by Peter Apps The history of the world’s most successful military alliance, from the wrecked Europe of 1945 to Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. A tale of tension, danger, rivalry, conflict, big personalities and…
PAST EVENT – Book Talk – Kate Humble
Wednesday 29th November, 7.00 – St Mary’s Church Stories of home with author and presenter Kate Humble. Kate Humble has a knack for sharing her own journey towards a more pleasing and purposeful life in a way that inspires readers. As our time spent in office buildings and other traditional workplaces shrinks forevermore, feeling happy,…
PAST EVENT – Christmas in Mellstock
Saturday 25th November, 2023, 7.30 pm – St Mary’s Church, Ross-on-Wye. A part of St Mary’s Christmas Tree Festival 2023. Follow the Mellstock Band as they go their Christmas rounds in deepest Wessex, encountering strange visitors, pious beasts, wrathful squires and sweaty dancers. There are supernatural visions, harmonious song and curious musical instruments, all depicted in the…
PAST EVENT: Book Talk – Unravelling the Silk Road
Wednesday 25th October – 7.00 pm – St Mary’s Church Wool, cotton and silk have each played a crucial role in the fortunes of Central Asia. The felts, carpets, embroideries, robes and veils of the Silk Road stratified wealth, displayed religious and political entrenchments and changed the fortunes of this fascinating part of the world….
PAST EVENT: Piano Recital by Jill Crossland
Saturday, 21st October 2023, 7.30 pm. A Classical piano recital by international pianist, Jill Crossland – Details and Tickets on TicketSource A part of The Friends of St Mary’s events series 2023. http://www.jillcrossland.com
The Friends of St Mary's, Ross-on-Wye 