Escafeld Chorale - The Christmas Story in Words and Music
Saturday 11th December 2021 at 7.30 pm
Once again, Escafeld Chorale, a mixed-voice choir based in Sheffield, will present a Christmas concert in Wentworth Church. Last year, the concert could not take place due to covid restrictions, but that is the only year to be missed since 1994.
This year’s concert will take place on Saturday, 11th December at 7.30 pm and will comprise the usual mix of choir music, readings, and carols for the audience to join in. Unfortunately we shall not be serving refreshments this year due to the hazards of spreading coronavirus, so you will miss mulled wine and mince pies! Perhaps next year . . .
Tickets will be available from early November from Roy Smalley (phone 01909 560795) in church on Sunday mornings, and also from Wentworth Post Office. They will cost £8.00 in advance, or you can pay at the door, but it will then cost £9.00. A programme is included.
Come and enjoy some lovely Christmas music in a beautiful warm and welcoming church. You won’t regret it!!
The York Waits - Ancient Music for the Festive Season
Sunday 5th December 2021 at 3.30pm
The York Waits .
The York Waits take their name from the ancient city band of York, the earliest evidence for which we find in 14th century records. Before they turned to music full time the waits had been night watchmen and, although their guard duties diminished, they continued to keepe the night watches in the weeks leading up to Christmas, playing at various points to mark the hours and wake the citizens. In York as in many towns, they were employed by the Lord Mayor as the city’s own band of musicians, paid and liveried by the corporation to play on public occasions. The band is known to have been in continuous existence for at least five hundred years until abolition in 1836.
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.
A wonderful opportunity not to be missed.
Tickets cost £12 (£10 concessions) and are available from Wentworth Post Office in early November or by calling 01226 744084.
Thurnscoe Harmonic Male Voice Choir - In Concert
Saturday 2nd October
Starting at 7pm
The Thurnscoe Harmonic Male Voice Choir is well known to Wentworth. It was formed in 1924 and is now recognised as one of the premier male voice choirs in the country. Over the last few years their reputation has gone from strength to strength, winning over 100 awards in major competitions. The BOLSTERSTONE MALE
Organ Recital
Sunday 11th July 2021 at 4.00pm *
A wonderful programme of traditional and non traditional organ music, played by the church organist, Chris Viney on our exceptional Father Willis Organ
There is no charge for this recital, but donations are welcome.
Garden Party 2021
Saturday 26th June 2021, starting shortly after 2.00 pm
(Subject to lockdown easing)
There will be plenty of exciting stalls, bric-a-brac, cakes, games and novelty events, Come rain or shine!
Easter Services 2020
Monday 29th March 10-30
Prime (A short said service)
Followed by a short time for private prayer and reflection
Tuesday 30th March 18-00
Compline (A short said service) Church open at 16-00 Followed by a short time for private prayer and reflection
Wednesday 31st March 14-00 till 16-00
Readings and Meditations
Thursday 1st April 18-30
Maundy Thursday Eucharist of the Last Supper
Friday 2nd April 14-00 till 15-00
Good Friday Liturgy of the Cross Reading and Prayers
Sunday 4th April 09-30 10-45
Easter Sunday
Holy Communion (Harley) - 9-30
Parish Communion (Wentworth) 10-45
Covid protocols need to be followed. Max. of 50 Congregation at Wentworth
Christmas Concerts 2020.
Just a little rather sad update on our Christmas Concerts
I'm sure that it is of no surprise that both the Escafeld and York Waits concerts have to be cancelled this year. I know that the Escafeld have been practicing remotely, the plan is for them to sing at Christmas outdoors, presumably around Sheffield.
I asked York Waites if they would like to pass on a message via our database.