Photographs showing the how the organ builders are getting on removing our organ to take to their workshop in Ash.
Organ removal – Day 2
Author: Stephen Barker
Organ removal – Day 1
Work has now begun removing the organ from the church. It has been carefully packaged into crates, and these will be transferred to Browne’s workshop in Ash at the end of this week.
Below are some photographs showing the progress of removing the organ for repair at the end of day 1.
Food Bank
St Stephen’s are supporting Canterbury Food Bank and there is a yellow bin in the porch where you can leave donations. Please have a look at the Canterbury Food Bank website for more information, including a ‘shopping list’ of what donations are needed.
The Organ
Over recent times you may have noticed more and more strange noises coming from the organ — notes sticking or playing when they should not, and some which are not playing at all (not always Steve playing the wrong notes!). Our organ will be 50 years old next year, and like any piece of mechanical or electrical equipment is in need of an overhaul and modernisation. There is a meeting to which anyone with an interest in the music of our parish is invited this coming Friday at 7 p.m. to explain the proposed works, with the opportunity to ask questions. At the end of the meeting the PCC will decide how to proceed. We look forward to seeing many of you there.
Islam: A Challenge to Christianity?
4 illustrated talks followed by discussion at Blean Church on Tuesdays 8, 15, 22 and 29 October 7.30pm – 9.00 pm. For more details contact Blean Church Office 01227 763373 or bleanchurch@tiscali.co.uk
Galliard Trio
The Canterbury Christian Aid Committee has arranged a return visit from this popular and talented ensemble. They will be playing a concert of chamber music including pieces by Mozart, Rachmaninov and Bach in St Peter’s Methodist Church at 7.30 p.m. on Saturday 5 October. Programmes/Tickets are available for £10 (Students £5) from Martin Gardham.
Canterbury Deanery Songs of Praise
Sunday 29 September 6.30 p.m. in the Cathedral. No TV cameras but lots of fellowship from across the city and district.
Harvest Lunch
Sunday 22 September at 12 noon in the Church Hall. Tickets £5
from Churchwardens, Karin Carruth or Libby Nichols.
Acorn Café
10.45 on Wednesday 18 September. Charity event in aid of the Fifth Trust.
Churchyard gates
Volunteer needed. The gates are in urgent need of refurbishment before the coming winter. They need cleaning, sanding, and coating with a preservative. All materials will be provided. Please contact Brian Kennett if you can help.