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On Monday 30 January 2012, we're going to hear and play Chester Cathedral Organ by the kind invitation of Philip Rushforth and with Roger Fisher to assist. If you have never played the Cathedral organ, contact Bob Owens, as soon as possible, on 01928 724088 to reserve a 5 to 6 minute slot.
Chester & North-East Wales Organists' & Choirmasters' Association exists to promote the organ and its repertoire and to provide events and forums for Organists, Choirmasters and all who enjoy listening to organ and choral music. The Association was formed in May 1998, thanks to the foresight of the Rev'd D Quentin Bellamy MA BMus, (then Vicar of St. Martin of Tours, Llay) and the need for such an organisation has been borne out by the large membership - at present in excess of 100. Events are held from September to July/August at 7.30pm., usually on a Monday or Tuesday in the last week of the month, at different venues within West Cheshire, Wirral, Wrexham and Mold areas, with occasional events in Flintshire, Denbighshire and Conwy Borough. Members receive a monthly Newsletter containing articles, details of the forthcoming event, with directions to the venue, the dates, venues, etc., of events organised by or involving members and of organ recitals in both Chester and St. Asaph Cathedrals.
The Association is affiliated to the Incorporated Association of Organists enabling members to receive the Organist's Review, delivered to their home each quarter, at a reduced price. Membership (including Spouse) costs just £12.00 per annum (September to August) including the £3.00 I.A.O Affiliation Fee. Young people, not in employment, pay only £8.00 per annum. The Association's Constitution requires all events to be open to the public, therefore a Retiring Collection is taken at each event. A donation, as an expression thanks, is given to the host church and this is a minimum of £30.00 (increased to £40 from October to April, to assist with heating costs) plus 25% of the collection in excess of this amount
Why not join this active organisation? Just complete the Application Form at the end of this leaflet and forward it, with your subscription, to our membership Secretary, Kevin Ryan. Better still, come to our next event and bring it with you.
For more information please contact Ray Harper our Publicity Officer.
This site is maintained by Quentin Bellamy and was last updated on 23 January, 2012.
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