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May 2018
THIS IS MY THEATRE
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM “I have had a dream, past the wit of man to say what dream it was.” The woods outside Athens are truly bustling on this night! Runaway lovers, mischievous fairies, their feuding king and queen and the rehearsals of a band of amateur actors make this one of Shakespeare’s most loved plays. Using the play’s original language in combination with traditional folk music played live, choral song and modern characterisation, this beautiful adaptation will…
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QUIZ
QUIRKY QUIZ Back for another fun evening. Teams of up to 6 people-£5 per person to book To reserve your tickets: phone 01634 725018 Email friends@stmaryschurchhigham.com Licensed Bar with nuts & crisps available to buy + raffle Booking is advisable
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MARSH COUNTRY Writer Carol Donaldson and artist Fiona Spirals talk about how the North Kent Marshes capture their imaginations Carol is a conservationist and author of ‘On the Marshes’ that starts in St Mary’s Church. Fiona is Artist on the Marsh, acclaimed for her evocative collages of the Thames and Medway landscapes. Tickets £6. No need to book just turn up Licensed Bar with nuts & crisps available to buy + raffle
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THE CITY OF ROCHESTER ENSEMBLE Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet in A. K58, soloist Garry Bowman. Finzi’s Bagatelles for clarinet and string quartet. Haydn’s Emperor Quartet. Tickets £12.50 To reserve your tickets: phone 01634 725018 Email friends@stmaryschurchhigham.com Licensed Bar with nuts & crisps available to buy + raffle Booking is advisable
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CONCERT
HIGHAM CHORAL SUMMER CONCERT A mixture of choral music to suit all tastes £10 to include light refreshments Tickets at the door or contact Mary on 01634 718818 or email mary.davis59@btinternet.com www.highamchoral.org.uk
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JAZZ EVENING International Cabaret Star Steve Galler and his unique blend of Jazz and Comedy with the Dave Bowdler Trio. Steve is a top Jazz Guitarist and Banjo player who works mostly on Cruise Ship Liners, presenting his act featuring a mixture of popular Jazz and Comedy Tickets £12.50 To reserve your tickets: phone 01634 725018 Email friends@stmaryschurchhigham.com Licensed Bar with nuts & crisps available to buy + raffle Booking is advisable
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ART & CRAFT IN THE CHURCH
ART & CRAFT IN THE CHURCH Come along & see an exhibition of local artists & Craft folk, then join in & find your creative streak. Collage, printing, weaving & much more. Or just enjoy the atmosphere of the church with a nice cup of tea. Admission £2 kids go free Cake & drinks available to buy Phone 0790 0473043 email fi@fionaspirals.co.uk ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE We love our Church to be used creatively so this year for the first time…
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THE BIG LUNCH
Higham Village History Group presents a tour of the church with a Big Lunch Join a guided tour of the church, churchyard and the nearby area. Followed by a ploughman’s lunch (with beer, cider or fruit juice) This event is part of the national big lunch which sees millions of people getting together to share food, have fun and get to know each other better. Every year, over 6 million people join in for a few hours of community, friendship…
Find out more »LAUNCH OF THE INSPIRE HIGHAM PROJECT
Representatives from the Churches Conservation Trust (CCT)who help to maintain and care for the church will talk about the InSpire Higham Project and give an overview of the repair need. The spire in particular needs attention due to age, water damage and pesky beetles that have been munching through the wooden spire!. The project will also aim to include improvements to the church which will support increased use. Options could include improved lighting and toilet facilities. The CCT will give…
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