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Debora Barnes Exhibition, 12–28 September, Redlynch Chapel
Debora is a passionate landscape photographer from the South Coast of Brazil living in Bruton, Somerset drawing inspiration from the distinct seasons of the UK, her love of nature, travelling, and the outdoors.
Debora feels that photography is not just a means of capturing a moment, but also a way of expressing her emotions and experiences in the natural world. Her work reflects the respect she has for the environment and the desire to preserve and celebrate its beauty.
Organ Concert given by David Slater – Saturday 13 September, 7pm
INQUE MODUM TONITRUS VOX FERREA VERBERAT AURES
2025 is 'Play the Organ Year', a project aiming to increase the number of people playing the organ, or at least appreciating its music. The distinguished British organist Anna Lapwood is Patron of the campaign and writes in Organists' Review: 'The organ is a unique and fabulous instrument, and we want as many people as possible to discover how truly thrilling it is to play one.' July this year marked twenty years since David Slater became full-time organist at St Mary's, and he estimates that he has played for over a thousand services (including weddings, funerals and memorials) but has only given four or five recitals! Come along and immerse yourself in the fascinating musical world in which the organ lives – you won't be disappointed.
Tickets: £10 from Bruton Convenience Store, or £12 on the door, and there will be a bar available.
On the Idle Hill of Summer – Sunday 21 September, 3pm
Following three successful themed programmes (Dreamscapes, Tales and Legends and Arabesque) Clare Sydenham (Piano) and David Hindley (Narrator) return with a brand new programme. On the Idle Hill of Summer is a themed, scripted programme looking back over the season through the piano music of Maurice Ravel, Frederick Delius, Percy Grainger and others, with literary works by Thomas Hardy, William Shakespeare, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Matthew Arnold and more.
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk
The John Martyn Project – Thursday 25 September, 8pm
Six established musicians from the world of folk, pop and soul teamed up for a special concert at the Jazz Cafe in London to celebrate the wonderful musician John Martyn. The concert was such a success, they took the show on the road for a sell-out tour. The band features Blythe Pepino, Kit Hawes, Pete Josef and Sam Brookes, who reinterpret the many different aspects and eras of Martyn’s music. Join The John Martyn Project in the beautiful surroundings of St. Mary’s for an evening of reverence to a unique musical soul.
Tickets: cabaretvoltaireevents.com
Simon Armitage – Tuesday 30 September, 8pm
Join the Poet Laureate for an entertaining evening of readings from his two new poetry books: Dwell, inspired by the Lost Gardens of Heligan with stunning illustrations by Cornish print-maker Beth Munro; and then hot-off-the-press in September, New Cemetery. The event includes the chance to ask questions and Simon will sign books afterwards.
Tickets: cabaretvoltaireevents.com
Save the date:
November 11 The Grief House, a talk by Rebecca Thorne, At The Chapel, 7pm
November 22 Naissance, details tbc
December 5 The Unthanks
December 7 A Christmas Box of Delights
December 13 Jon Pickard, Harp Guitar, St Peter's, Redlynch
December 15 Bruton Choral Society Christmas Concert
December 19 The Echoing Air, MESSIAH, 6pm. Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk
December 20 St Mary's Carol Service
