COME AND SING JOHN RUTTER: THE SPRIG OF THYME

Join us for a chance to work on The Sprig of Thyme. This collection offers a selection of traditional songs of the British Isles, drawing together long-standing favourites as 'Willow Song' and 'The Miller of Dee' with lesser known gems as 'O Can Ye Sew Cushions' and 'The Sprig of Thyme'.

For those who have their own copies we will be working from the OUP edition

Singers of all ages and abilities, who can read music, are welcome

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parent or guardian, who must remain present to act as chaperone at all times

There will be an informal concert for family and friends at 4pm. Tickets will be available on the door (£5)

Booking fee includes score hire. We will be using the OUP edition

9.30 Registration and complimentary refreshments

10.00 Warm up and 1st session

11.30 Break

12.00 2nd session

1.15 Lunch

2.30 3rd session

3.30 Break

4.00 Performance

5 .00 Finish

Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment

The workshop and performance will be held in the Church.

There is heating in the Church. There is no dress code; be comfortable and warm.

Refreshments will be served at the back of the Church and in the Church Hall.

There will be a complimentary hot drink on arrival. Tea, coffee and cake will be available for a small charge during the morning break and lunch time; squash and water will be available all day and during the final break. Please bring your own resuable cup if possible.

Please be aware that there are limited toilet facilities. There are no toilets in the church itself, and only three toilets in the church hall, including one for people with disabilities.

There are lots of eateries within easy walking distance. Walmgate has lots of small cafes, there are supermarkets on Foss Islands Road, and opposite the church is the Rose and Crown pub which is famous for its pies! If you want to stay on site, you can bring a packed lunch and eat in the church or church hall.

Parking is limited so please use public transport if at all possible

The nearest public car parks are in Kent Street and St George’s Field

There are bus stops on Lawrence Street, in front of the Church and opposite, in front of the “Wagon and Horses” for buses 10, 66A and X46

The nearest ‘Park and Ride’ is Grimston Bar (A1079 Hull Road).

The incoming bus turns right at lights just before the Church and stops in James Street; it is a short walk back from there to the Church. The outgoing bus can be caught from the bus stop in front of the “Wagon and Horses”

This is our much preferred form of arrival as the bus journey in follows exactly the route you would take in the car without the hassle of finding a parking space when you get here

If you do drive, there is parking space at the west end of the Church for about 12 cars, and in a separate area to the rear of the almshouses for about 30 cars (drive up the Church driveway and turn right through a gap in the wall just past the rear of the Church Hall). We would like to keep these for people with mobilty issues if possible

If you have mobility problems and would like to reserve a parking space please send a message through Eventbrite or as below

For more information visit our website www.yorkmusicalsociety.org.uk,

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