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WILL WALSHE-GREY - St Mary Redcliffe

WILL WALSHE-GREY - St Mary Redcliffe

Thu 11 Jun 2026    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Join us for another series of free lunchtime recitals by musicians from around the world in one of England’s finest parish churches. On Thursday 11 [...]
PETER KING - Lunchtime at Christ Church

PETER KING - Lunchtime at Christ Church

Wed 10 Jun 2026    
1:10 pm - 1:45 pm
Peter King, organ. Music by Respighi, Schumann and Ligetti. 1.10 to 1.45pm. Admission is free, with a Retiring Collection - Tea & Coffee available beforehand and afterwards.
AGM and EDGAR JOYCE RECITAL

AGM and EDGAR JOYCE RECITAL

Sat 6 Jun 2026    
4:45 pm - 7:00 pm
SATURDAY 6th JUNE 2026 4.45pm Annual General Meeting and Inauguration of new President 6.00pm Edgar Joyce Organ Recital featuring Emily Butcher, Rafael Estrella and incoming [...]
St MARY REDCLIFFE: Harald Bunt

St MARY REDCLIFFE: Harald Bunt

Thu 4 Jun 2026    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Join us for another series of free lunchtime recitals by musicians from around the world in one of England’s finest parish churches. On Thursday 4 [...]
NIGEL NASH - Lunchtime at Christ Church

NIGEL NASH - Lunchtime at Christ Church

Wed 3 Jun 2026    
1:10 pm - 1:45 pm
Nigel Nash, organ. 1.10 to 1.45pm. Admission is free, with a Retiring Collection - Tea & Coffee available beforehand and afterwards.
TIM SELMAN - Dursley Coffee, Cake and Music 2026

TIM SELMAN - Dursley Coffee, Cake and Music 2026

Sat 30 May 2026    
10:30 am - 11:45 am
DURSLEY 2026 COFFEE, CAKE & MUSIC The 22nd Coffee, Cake and Music organ recitals at St James-the-Great, Dursley (GL11 4JE) continue on Saturday 30th May [...]
EDWARD STANCOMBE - Lunchtime at St Aldhelm's

EDWARD STANCOMBE - Lunchtime at St Aldhelm's

Fri 29 May 2026    
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
This organ recital is part of a new series of lunchtime concerts taking place at St Aldhelm's, Chessel Street, Bedminster on 29th May. The recital [...]
GALA ORGAN CONCERT in Bathwick

GALA ORGAN CONCERT in Bathwick

Sat 23 May 2026    
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
On Saturday 23 May 2026, Timothy Parsons will give a recital at St Mary the Virgin, Bathwick, BA2 4EB in memory of the late Dr Anthony Crossland, former DoM at Wells Cathedral.
GAVIN PHELPS - Saturday Morning Organ Treats

GAVIN PHELPS - Saturday Morning Organ Treats

Sat 23 May 2026    
10:30 am - 11:45 am
The series of Saturday Morning Organ Treats concerts continue at Redland Park United Reformed Church. Tea, Coffee and Cake at 10.30am followed at 11am by 45 mins of music, performed by Gavin Phelps.
Subida Quintet - Lunchtime at St Aldhelm's

Subida Quintet - Lunchtime at St Aldhelm's

Fri 22 May 2026    
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
This is the second in a new series of lunchtime concerts taking place at St Aldhelm's, Chessel Street, Bedminster. The Subida Quintet, formed by a [...]
LUDO GELOEN - All Saints Clifton

LUDO GELOEN - All Saints Clifton

Wed 20 May 2026    
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
The planned works to develop the atrium at All Saints have been delayed, so that leaves the way open for a few lunchtime recitals during [...]
MATINÉE AT ST MONICA'S - John Davenport

MATINÉE AT ST MONICA'S - John Davenport

Mon 18 May 2026    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
With the support of the St Monica Trust, Eric Tyson has organised a series of matinée recitals on the recently refurbished Willis organ in the chapel at St Monica's. They take place on the third Monday of each month at 2.00pm. This month the recital is given by John Davenport, of All Saints Clifton.
DAVID BEDNALL - Concert in Thornbury

DAVID BEDNALL - Concert in Thornbury

Sun 17 May 2026    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
DAVID BEDNALL is giving a recital on the organ in St Mary's Church, Thornbury, on Sunday 17th May at 4pm. Tea and cake available afterwards
DAVID BEDNALL - All Saints Clifton

DAVID BEDNALL - All Saints Clifton

Wed 13 May 2026    
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
The planned works to develop the atrium at All Saints have been delayed, so that leaves the way open for a few lunchtime recitals during [...]
DAVID BRIGGS - CATHEDRAL ORGAN OPENING RECITALS

DAVID BRIGGS - CATHEDRAL ORGAN OPENING RECITALS

Fri 8 May 2026 - Sat 9 May 2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday 8th May and Saturday 9th May Following its triumphant restoration by Messrs Harrison & Harrison, Bristol Cathedral’s organ returns in full glory, celebrated by [...]
JOHN DAVENPORT - All Saints Clifton

JOHN DAVENPORT - All Saints Clifton

Wed 6 May 2026    
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
The planned works to develop the atrium at All Saints have been delayed, so that leaves the way open for a few lunchtime recitals during [...]
THE CLIFTON TRIO - Lunchtime at Christ Church

THE CLIFTON TRIO - Lunchtime at Christ Church

Wed 29 Apr 2026    
1:10 pm - 1:45 pm
Music by Clara Schumann and Beethoven played by The Clifton Trio - violin, cello and piano. 1.10 to 1.45pm. Admission is free, with a Retiring Collection - Tea & Coffee available beforehand and afterwards.
DURSLEY COFFEE, CAKE & MUSIC - Stephen Power

DURSLEY COFFEE, CAKE & MUSIC - Stephen Power

Sat 25 Apr 2026    
10:30 am - 11:45 am
DURSLEY 2026 COFFEE, CAKE & MUSIC The 22nd Coffee, Cake and Music organ recitals at St James-the-Great, Dursley (GL11 4JE) begin on Saturday 25th April [...]
St MARY REDCLIFFE: Alison Howell

St MARY REDCLIFFE: Alison Howell

Thu 23 Apr 2026    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Join us this spring for an exciting series of free lunchtime recitals by musicians from around the world in one of England’s finest parish churches. [...]
MATINÉE AT ST MONICA'S - Andrew Kirk

MATINÉE AT ST MONICA'S - Andrew Kirk

Mon 20 Apr 2026    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
With the support of the St Monica Trust, Eric Tyson has organised a series of matinée recitals on the recently refurbished Willis organ in the Chapel at St Monica's Retirement Village. They take place on the third Monday of each month at 2pm. This month the recital is given by Andrew Kirk.
ORGAN TREATS Saturday Morning - IAN DE MASSINI

ORGAN TREATS Saturday Morning - IAN DE MASSINI

Sat 18 Apr 2026    
10:30 am - 11:45 am
The series of Saturday Morning Organ Treats concerts continue at Redland Park United Reformed Church. Tea, Coffee and Cake at 10.30am followed at 11am by 45 mins of music, performed by Ian de Massini.
St MARY REDCLIFFE: Catriona Mackenzie

St MARY REDCLIFFE: Catriona Mackenzie

Thu 16 Apr 2026    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Join us this spring for an exciting series of free lunchtime recitals by musicians from around the world in one of England’s finest parish churches. [...]
DEWI REES, Lunchtime at Christ Church

DEWI REES, Lunchtime at Christ Church

Wed 15 Apr 2026    
1:10 pm - 1:45 pm
DEWI REES, organ (Sub-organist, St Alban's Cathedral) 1.10 to 1.45pm. Admission is free, with a Retiring Collection - Tea & Coffee available beforehand and afterwards.
15 Apr

WEST MIDLANDS TRIP

Wed 15 Apr 2026 - Sat 18 Apr 2026    
11:00 am - 7:30 pm
A tour to Worcester, Kidderminster (Town Hall), Birmingham and possibly Lichfield. Still at the planning stage...
ORGAN ELEVENSES Saturday Morning - CHRISTOPHER EMBREY

ORGAN ELEVENSES Saturday Morning - CHRISTOPHER EMBREY

Sat 11 Apr 2026    
10:30 am - 11:45 am
This month's Organ Elevenses is given by Christopher Embrey. Hot drinks and cake are served from 1030; the music begins at 11.00 and lasts around 40 mins.
TOBY DAVIES, Lunchtime at Christ Church

TOBY DAVIES, Lunchtime at Christ Church

Wed 8 Apr 2026    
1:10 pm - 1:45 pm
Toby Davies (Royal College of Music), Organ. 1.10 to 1.45pm. Admission is free, with a Retiring Collection - Tea & Coffee available beforehand and afterwards.
JAMES MACDOWALL SCOTT - Lunchtime at Christ Church

JAMES MACDOWALL SCOTT - Lunchtime at Christ Church

Wed 1 Apr 2026    
1:10 pm - 1:45 pm
James MacDowall Scott, organ (Pershore Abbey). 1.10 to 1.45pm. Admission is free, with a Retiring Collection - Tea & Coffee available beforehand and afterwards.
Friedhelm Flamme, St MARY REDCLIFFE

Friedhelm Flamme, St MARY REDCLIFFE

Thu 26 Mar 2026    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Join us this spring for an exciting series of free lunchtime recitals by musicians from around the world in one of England’s finest parish churches. [...]
Saturday Morning Organ Treats - ERIC TYSON

Saturday Morning Organ Treats - ERIC TYSON

Sat 21 Mar 2026    
10:30 am - 11:45 am
The series of Saturday Morning Organ Treats concerts continue at Redland Park United Reformed Church. Tea, Coffee and Cake at 10.30am followed at 11am by 45 mins of music, performed by Eric Tyson.
MATINÉE AT ST MONICA'S - Paul Walton

MATINÉE AT ST MONICA'S - Paul Walton

Mon 16 Mar 2026    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
With the support of the St Monica Trust, Eric Tyson has organised a series of matinée recitals on the recently refurbished Willis organ in St Monica's Chapel. They take place on the third Monday of each month at 2pm. This month the organist is Paul Walton.
BDOA Annual Lunch 2026

BDOA Annual Lunch 2026

Sat 14 Mar 2026    
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
This year for our Annual Lunch we have booked the Cathedral Chapter House from 12 noon to 3pm, and the same Caterers that we have [...]
Bristol Music Festival Organ Classes 2026

Bristol Music Festival Organ Classes 2026

Sat 7 Mar 2026    
2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
The organ classes final of the Bristol Festival of Music, Speech and Drama, a.k.a. Bristol Eisteddford, will take place in the chapel of St Monica's Retirement Village, Cote Lane Bristol. The adjudicator for the afternoon is Gerdi Troskie.
Saturday Morning Organ Treats - RICHARD JOHNSON

Saturday Morning Organ Treats - RICHARD JOHNSON

Sat 21 Feb 2026    
10:30 am - 11:45 am
The series of Saturday Morning Organ Treats concerts continue at Redland Park United Reformed Church. Tea, Coffee and Cake at 10.30am followed at 11am by 45 mins of music, performed by Richard Johnson.
Christ Church City: JONATHAN PRICE

Christ Church City: JONATHAN PRICE

Wed 18 Feb 2026    
1:10 pm - 1:45 pm
ASH WEDNESDAY will be marked by a special service of Holy Communion, with suitable organ music by JS Bach played by Jonathan Price. 1.10 to 1.45pm. Admission is free, with a Retiring Collection - Tea & Coffee available beforehand and afterwards.
MATINÉE AT ST MONICA'S

MATINÉE AT ST MONICA'S

Mon 16 Feb 2026    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
With the support of St Monica Trust, Eric Tyson has organised a new series of matinée recitals on the recently refurbished Willis organ in St Monica' Chapel. They will take place on the third Monday of each month.
Saturday Morning Organ Elevenses - Richard Johnson

Saturday Morning Organ Elevenses - Richard Johnson

Sat 14 Feb 2026    
10:30 am - 11:45 am
This month's Organ Elevenses is given by Richard Johnson. Hot drinks and cake are served from 1030; the music begins at 11.00 and lasts around 40 mins.
Christ Church City: SHAUN WARD

Christ Church City: SHAUN WARD

Wed 11 Feb 2026    
1:10 pm - 1:45 pm
SHAUN WARD, organ, from Hereford. Chorale Partita BWV768 by JS Bach and music by Sigfrid Karg-Elert. 1.10pm to 1.45pm. Admission is free, with a Retiring Collection - Tea & Coffee available beforehand and afterwards.
Illustrated talk by ANDREW MILLINGTON

Illustrated talk by ANDREW MILLINGTON

Sat 7 Feb 2026    
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
The music of Herbert Howells is the focus of Andrew Millington's illustrated talk at 2.30pm in the Chapel at St Monica's. Tea and coffee will be available.
Christ Church City: MILES QUICK

Christ Church City: MILES QUICK

Wed 4 Feb 2026    
1:10 pm - 1:45 pm
Lunchtime organ concert by Miles Quick from Taunton. Works by John Stanley, Lefébure-Wély and Marcel Dupré. 1.10 to 1.45pm. Admission is free, with a Retiring Collection - Tea & Coffee available beforehand and afterwards.
Saturday Morning Organ Treats - WILLIAM FORREST

Saturday Morning Organ Treats - WILLIAM FORREST

Sat 24 Jan 2026    
10:30 am - 11:45 am
The series of Saturday Morning Organ Treats concerts continue at Redland Park United Reformed Church. Tea, Coffee and Cake at 10.30am followed at 11am by 45 mins of music, performed by William Forrest.