ST AUGUSTINE’S CHURCH
RICHMOND, OXFORD AND WINDSOR ROADS RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATIONS PRESENTS:
Forthcoming Local Events
All events below are held at St Augustine’s Church Hall in Richmond Road and are open to all. Entry is normally free, although a small charge or retiring collection may be held where fees are requested by speakers or performers. A complimentary glass of wine or fruit juice and nibbles are served at most events.
The programme is supported by Richmond, Oxford and Windsor Roads’ Residents’ Associations, and complied by St Augustine’s Church. Details at www.churchatcastle.org.uk & http://stas.org.uk .
FRIDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 6-7PM LOOKING FOR THE GOSHAWK: THE LOST RAPTOR
Hear about the natural history of this enigmatic bird of prey, how and where it lives, and why it might be missing from our lives. Conor Jameson, who works for the RSPB explains how his search for the Goshawk took him to some unexpected places at home and abroad, from city centres to dense forests- and how this adventure turned into a prize winning book.
FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER 6-7PM 100 000 MILLION STARS AND SILENCE: ARE WE ALONE?
We live in a universe perfectly suited to our existence, in a galaxy of 100 000 million stars and possibly as many planets, containing giant molecular clouds full of the building blocks of life, and yet it is silent out there. Dr Robin Catchpole of the Institute of Astronomy will consider the question as to whether there is life - in particular intelligent life- beyond our planet, and if not perhaps why not.
SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER 7-10:30PM QUIZ NIGHT
Hosted by Richmond Road Residence Association, this popular annual quiz is open to teams from the local area who compete across a range of subjects for the magnificent Challenge Cup awarded to the winner on the night. Teams of 6 pay £12pp to take part and the price includes a buffet meal and drinks. Book a place now (01223 364929)
FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER 6-7PM A PIANIST DOWN UNDER - DOUGLAS ZANDERS AND THE AUSTRALIAN ENTERTAINMENT UNIT IN WWII
Douglas Zanders was a New Zealander who joined the Australian Army at the outbreak of WWII in the Pacific, firstly as an infantryman and then as part of a concert party providing entertainment to fighting units in Australia and New Guinea. This talk by his son, Ed Zanders, will provide the background to the unit and describe some of their experiences as they performed in various shows, often under arduous conditions in the jungle or outback.
FRIDAY 1 NOVEMBER 6-7PM THE ART HISTORIAN GOES TO BETHLEHEM AND SINAI
Robin Cormick, Emeritus Professor at the Courtauld Institute, shows Byzantine mosaics, icons and books in places now difficult to reach but built in the Sixth Century AD as pilgrimage destinations for Christians. He uncovers new questions in old art.
SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER 6-7PM AN EUROPEAN EVENING OF MUSIC AND FOOD
Come and enjoy a choral concert of Brahm's German Requiem with the St Augustine's Singers conducted by Paul Jackson. Soloists include Alanya Reynolds (soprano), Alastair Bamford (baritone) - with Philip Mead (piano) To be followed by an Italian Buffet Supper at 7:30pm prepared by Antonio and Celeste Potenzaros.
SATURDAY 16 NOVEMBER 7-9:30PM DRAWING EXHIBITION
An exhibition of the latest collection of work by artists from St Augustine's Drawing Group in a variety of styles and mediums. Wine and nibbles available throughout.
FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER 6-7PM FRAGMENTS BETWEEN TWO CONTINENTS: THE AZORES AND ATLANTIS
Nine small islands in the middle of the Atlantic have enchanted sailors and adventurers from the 15th century to the present day, and fuelled speculation as to whether they once formed the lost land of Atlantis mentioned by Plato in c400BC. Richard Footitt explains his own life long fascination with the Azores - and with the myth of Atlantis.
SATURDAY 30 NOVEMBER 6-7PM PIANO CONCERT
A tribute concert celebrating the Bicentenary of the birth of Clara Schumann, with compositions by Johannes Brahms, Robert Schumann and of course Clara Schumann. Neil Colledge on the piano.
SATURDAY 21 DECEMBER 4-5:30PM COMMUNITY CAROL SERVICE
Come and enjoy the real thing - a local Community Carol Service, with traditional lessons and carols followed by mulled wine and mince pies, and much more!
TUESDAY 1 JANUARY 10AM-12PM VIENESSE COFFEE HOUSE
A welcome return of the New Year Coffee House with drinks, cakes and live music reminiscent of Vienna in the early 20th century. Relax after the holidays in good company and with beguiling music played by Chihiro Ono (violin) accompanied by Philip Mead on the piano.
And why not enjoy a coffee and cake at Cafe@99. Open every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:30-12pm at St Augustine's - run by and for the local community.
... and don't forget on the 1st Sunday of each month (1 SEPTEMBER, 6 OCTOBER, 3 NOVEMBER, 1 DECEMBER and 5 JANUARY) come and share a COMMUNITY LUNCH starting at 1pm: two course with wine and fruit juice for only £4:50 per head.