Music on the Move

THE FIRST MUSIC-ON-THE-MOVE CONCERT AT THE END OF MARCH was a magic introduction to the series. In St Mary's church Swaffham Prior on the eve of Lady Day Cambridge S Voices sang music in honour of the Virgin Mary. They began with early 12th century chant, progressed through 15th and 16th century anthems to J.S. Bach's "Magnificat" and ended with 20th century works by, among others, Britten, Joubert and Taverner. The development of the music, changing attitudes to the Virgin Mary, and the aptness of the early medieval building as a backdrop, were lucidly explained.

There will be three more concerts in the series between June and November, and each will present music relevant to the style and period of the building in which it is held. On Sunday June 24th at 6.00 p.m. in St Cyriac's, Swaffham Prior there will be a concert of Hanoverian music (including Handel, Purcell and Boyce). Roy Tricker, already known to many for his breadth of knowledge and baroque presentation, will explain the nature of Anglican worship in Georgian England and the early 19th century architecture of the church. Later concerts will present the music of the Baptist Dissenters (Zoar Chapel, September 1st) and Victorian Anglican composers (Stanford and Parry) at St Etheldreda's, Reach on November 4th.

In the old parish of Swaffham Prior with Reach there were seven chapels and churches and there will be celebrations for-each of these in the course of the year. If anyone would like a detailed programme covering the complete Music-on-the-Move series and the history of the buildings (cost £1.00) please phone Elisabeth Everitt on (01638) 74297 The Rev Mark Haworth on 01638 741409

Hello, It's a few months since you heard from us.

The weeks and months go by so quickly. Easter will soon be here (gone by the time you read this). We hope you all had a nice Easter plus lots of eggs. Our friends are pleased to see the sunshine and looking forward to the Summer and their outings.

Unfortunately some of our friends have passed over, we really miss them. They all had their special ways and had varied and interesting lives. One of them worked at Addenbrookes Hospital, it was Trumpington Street then. She made gowns and masks for the surgeons, mending them when necessary, a lot different today with everything disposable. They all worked and had very busy lives, having said that our own lives are just as busy, but I suppose not so physically hard. We use our cars etc. to get from A to B., but who is the fittest? Next time you hear from us we may be a Hereward Housing/Methodist Home. Below are some of our future activities.

4th June Dennis from, Grunty Fen. Very funny at 1.30 p, m. £1 admission

11th June Clothes for sale at 10.30 a. m.

21st June Len Ebbage Sing-a-Long at 1.30 p.m.

29th June Coffee Morning plus Bingo at 1.30 p.m.