What’s on in Little Totham?

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July 27th, Aug 3rd, 10th, 10.30am-3pm     Children’s Activity Days

LITTLE TOTHAM 14TH PRO-AM MUSIC FESTIVAL

September 9 – 17 2011

Songs from the shows, classical, big band, jazz and folk will all be featured in this year’s series of concerts mainly based in the cosy 1,000-year-old parish church of All Saints.

Bringing live music into the countryside this annual event attracts performers from all over the country and a county-wide audience.

The programme’s running order has changed slightly from earlier publicity but all the previously announced artistes will be taking part.

Launching the seven events on Friday, September 9, is singer-songwriter Rick Christian with an evening of familiar folk and popular music. 7-30pm, All Saints.

On Saturday, September 10, the Saxology quartet presents contemporary British music and fresh arrangements of American jazz standards. 7-30pm All Saints.

The Festival Songs of Praise with the joint choir of Little Totham and Goldhanger churches will be held in All Saints on Sunday, September 11, starting at 6-30pm.

Tap along to the big band music of the 40-strong Abbeygate Concert Band on Wednesday, September 14, in Great Totham village hall from 2-15pm.

On Thursday, September 15, Pam’s People – Plume Adult Music School – showcase a wide range of talent from choral to orchestral music. All Saints 7-30pm.

The Connoisseurs reproduce the sounds of the Swingle Singers on Friday, September 16, with music spanning five centuries performed in a lighthearted, witty manner. All Saints 7-30pm.

And the festival finishes with those unforgettable showstoppers performed by the glamorous members of Mostly Musical on Saturday, September 17. All Saints 7-30pm.

Ticket prices: Pam’s People £5.50, conc: £4.50. Abbeygate donations. All other concerts £7.50. Conc.£6.50.

More information, booking and directions from Vivienne Smith on 01621 891660 or viv@letscom.nitrex.net. Church postcode CM9 8LU.


September 18th 11am                                  Harvest Festival

October 2nd 11am                                 Churchyard Service and Lunch

October 30th 11am                                 All Saints Celebration Service

November 2nd 8pm                                 All Souls Service

November 5th 11am =4pm                    Bric-a-brac and Gift fair, All Saints

December 18th 3pm                                 Carol Service

December 19th 6.30pm                           Carol Singing, Swan car park

December 24th 4pm                                Christingle and Crib Service