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November 2022
Nudges and Winks
“Songs of depth and feeling delivered by a voice that has the substance and richness that only time and experience can engender.” (Folk Words) Winchester Quakers present Mark Waistell in his reflection on Quakers at St Lawrence's Parish Hall (next door to the Meeting House) on Thursday 3 November at 7pm. Mark is a singer-songwriter, and also a Quaker. His songs have been described in the music press as “charismatic”, his fingerpicking guitar technique as “sophisticated” and his voice as…
Find out more »Songs of Protest for Remembrance Sunday in Birmingham
An afternoon concert featuring the first performance of Sally Beamish's new work "A knock on the Door", commissioned by Quaker Concern for the Abolition of Torture. MacMillan - Cantos Sagrados Beamish - A Knock on the Door (world première) Joubert - South of the Line Roth - The Peace of the Night (world première) EX CATHEDRA Backbeat Percussion Quartet Jeffrey Skidmore conductor Imogen Russell soprano Lawrence White baritone Some of the greatest music is written in protest, offering courage and…
Find out more »April 2023
An Evening with Isa Levy
Artist/Actor/Author/Arts Psychotherapist & Quaker Isa Levy will give a multi-media book presentation of her memoir - including poetry, songs, video & film clips: Conversations with a Blank Canvas From Nowhere/Somewhere Decades of Change & Transformation Available on Amazon Saturday April 15th at 6.30pm (for Vietnamese/vegan menu) with Q & A plus live entertainment Collage Arts Karamel Restaurant, Wood Green London, N22 Karamel Restaurant
Find out more »July 2023
Poetry & Music for World Peace
An evening of performances of songs and poetry to raise money for Exeter Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, to help keep the Peace Shop in New Bridge Street open. Hosted by James Turner, and featuring: Sue Gilmurray, Bully (singer songwriters) Clare Morris, Tim King (poets), Marc Woodward (singer songwriter & poet) The David Sawyer and James Turner Duo (spoken word and improvised music on Sansachord, a musical instrument designed and built by David Sawyer). The show ends with an OPEN MIC…
Find out more »Nudges & Winks
Mark Waistell plays at Bedminster Meeting House for a Bristol Area Meeting Outreach event. Many people are coming using a double ticket, “admits 1 Friend plus 1 friend”). Tickets are available at jennygriffin@live.com and meganthomaspaint@gmail.com
Find out more »Norwich Quakers present An Evening of Words, Music and Cake
Date and time: Sat, 22 Jul 2023 19:30 - 22:00 BST Location: Quaker Meeting House Upper Goat Lane Norwich NR2 1EW Suggested Donation: £10 Email Peter.belton2@ntlworld.com for tickets. All proceeds go to Dr Andrew Boswell’s legal challenge to the A47 projects, Stop Road Building that Wrecks Climate and Nature. Our thanks to Bread Source, the Britons Arms, and Rainbow Organics for kindly donating cakes. Please bring cash for cakes and drinks. Audience participation! Bring a haiku! If you would like…
Find out more »September 2023
Music Retreat
Facilitated with Jeff Dershin ~ entertainer & educator Music through folk songs, spirituals, and popular music. Bookings via the Congénies website.
Find out more »Music Week in France
September 18 to 23 Facilitated with Jeff Dershin, entertainer & educator Music through folk songs, spirituals, & popular music A very special week, in a very special place! Back for another wonderful week is Jeff Dershin! Jeff has toured Europe as keyboardist with the seminal rock/fusion band "Sweet Smoke," accompanied Pat Benatar and Patty Smyth, served on the faculties of public and private schools, directed musical plays both in schools and off- Broadway, and has written original music (traditional and…
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