HALIFAXMINSTERSummer Festival

THURSDAY 28th JUNE - SUNDAY 8th JULY

MUSIC � ART � POETRY � TOURS

www.halifaxminster.org.uk

Festival Organ Recitalby Dr Simon Lindley Thursday 28th June 1.00pm FREE Lunch available from 12.15pm at £4.00 per person

Come and hear the King of Instruments played by Dr Simon Lindley in an all English programme including Grayston Ives, Whitlock, Hurford and Elgar.

WINNIE AND PRINCE JOHNan historical talk by david glover Friday 29th June 7.30pm £5.00

The story of the Halifax girl who kept ‘The Lost Prince’ company at Sandringham 100 years ago. With the stories of two very different families; and some Royal Relics will be on display in the interval.

Secrets of the Minster Churchyardwith local historian David Glover Saturday 30th June 11.00am £3.00

A guided tour highlighting our notable citizens of the past.

Festival Organ Recital Thursday 5th July 1.00pm FREE Lunch available from 12.15pm at £4.00 per person

International recitalist, Kamil Mika, was born in Cracow, Poland in 1987. He took his master’s degree in Organ performance at the Academy of Music in Cracow under Professor Andrzej Bialko. Since then he has performed at music festivals throughout Europe. His repertoire is varied but especially features the music of Bach, Franck, Durufle and many Polish composers.

Choral at the minstera celebration of 200 years of choral music Saturday 30th June 7.30pm £10.00 Children under 16 free Tickets available on the door Sponsored by Community Foundation for Calderdale

A rare opportunity to hear this amazing choir singing a varied programme, including – Vierne Misse Solennelle, Mendelssohn: Hear my prayer and When Israel came out of Egypt; Fanshaw Lord’s Prayer; Zadok the Priest and Halleluiah Chorus.

Saint Saens Organ SYMPHONY Thursday 5th July 7.30pm £10.00 Children under 16 free

Elland Silver Band and North Halifax Grammar School Choir with Graham Gribbin Minster Organist: Saint Saens Organ Symphony. Saint Saens Organ Symphony for Organ and Brass; together with Choral highlights for Brass and Organ with North Halifax Grammar School Choir.

Sans Illuminaire Monday 2nd July 7.30pm £10.00

Includes a glass of wine

Come for an exclusive evening visit of the Benedictine Halifax Minster and meet some Living History Characters from its past as you Journey through some 900 years.

Bearder Poetry Festival Tuesday 3rd July 10.00am Fully Booked Sponsored by The Bearder Charity

We are delighted to welcome the Annual Bearder Poetry Festival to the Minster Summer Festival for a second year. This inspiring event sees primary schools from across Calderdale participate in workshops under the guidance of a professional poet Esposito Giovanni, who goes by the name of Spoz.

Senior Citizens Orchestra Friday 6th July 10.30am FREE

This event is aimed at older people, especially those who are often housebound and isolated, who may benefit from the opportunity to get out and about and enjoy listening to a melody of popular tunes played by Calderdale’s own Senior Citizens Orchestra led by Judith Mclean. If you know people who would benefit from such an event like this, please bring them along. We would like to encourage Care Homes to organise transport for their residents to attend. This event is in partnership with Calderdale Council’s Staying Well Project. Refreshments will be provided and served at the end of the performance.

BBC RADIO 4SUNDAY Morning worship live Sunday 1st July 8.10am (seated by 7.45am) FREEBBC Radio 4 Sunday Morning Worship comes ‘live’ from Halifax Minster celebrating the Anglican Methodist Partnership, the publication of a new Hymnbook containing Wesley hymns, and the bicentenary of Halifax Choral Society. The congregation is invited to be seated by 7.45am, broadcast live 8.10am – 8.50am led by The Vicar of Halifax, The Revd Canon Hilary Barber, Music Director John Pryce Jones.

A Musical Kaleidoscope Friday 6th July 7.30pm £7.50 Children under 16 freeThis exciting evening of music brings together a wide variety of musicians and styles. We are delighted to welcome back the harmonies of 'Melody Belles' and individual performances by 'Future Heroes' Harry Lewis and Sienna Todd. Also featuring the amazing 'Sister Act'. An evening not to be missed with something for everyone.

York Waits Saturday 7th July 7.30pm Adults £10 Children £5The York Waits take their name from the ancient city band of York. Today’s York Waits have revived the band as it was in its heyday in the 16th century, playing a wide repertoire of period European music as well as their own arrangements of popular dance and ballad tunes.

Come and Sing Choral Evensong Sunday 8th July 4.00pm (Rehearsal 2.00pm) £5.00* *donation requested to rehearse and perform at this eventThis event is open to everyone who would relish the opportunity to sing in the unique setting of Halifax Minster. Come and join the Minster Choir for Festival Evensong to sing Stanford in C and Psalm 150; and Wesley’s great Anthem Blessed be the God and Father.

Melody Belles

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Email Halifax Minster office for information: events@halifaxminster.org.uk

Tickets available via www.halifaxminster.org.uk or in person fromThe Minster Office, Causey Hall from 10am – 12 noon Monday to Friday

Anne Lister Tour guided bylocal historian - David Glover Friday 6th July 2.00pm £5.00 Includes tea and biscuits on your return to the MinsterAnne Lister was a well-off Halifax landowner, diarist, mountaineer and traveller. Throughout her life she kept diaries which chronicled the details of her daily life. Find out more about one of Shibden Hall’s most famous residents.