Author Archive: David Twinley

Excalibur Voices Concert

Excalibur Voices

Join Excalibur Voices on St. Cecilia's Day to celebrate the power of music with choral settings by composers famous and less famous, including Britten, Schubert, Vaughan Williams, Monteverdi and Brahms.

Excalibur Voices, directed by Duncan Aspden, is a group of experienced choral singers performing throughout the South-East. They receive rave reviews from audiences and promoters for their evocative programmes and musical expression.

Tickets are available online.

Date: Saturday 22nd November
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: St Nicholas Arundel

Phoenix Big Band

Phoenix Big Band

Phoenix Big Band Christmas Concert

Join the band for a festive programme celebrating a wonderful year of music making. All proceeds in support of "Bubbas Wheels" crowdfunding for local girls Hallie and Primrose.

Tickets cost £15 and are available online.

 

Date: Saturday 20th December
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: St Nicholas Arundel

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

Victoria – The Visit

St Nicholas' Youth Group Presents: Victoria - The Visit

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert visited Arundel in 1846. The Queen was 27 years old and had been married to Prince Albert Albert for 6 years. The visit was a huge occasion for Arundel and subsequent to a spectacular welcome, the royal party were entertained with fireworks, music and other entertainment.

The visit is well documented, and St Nicholas Church Youth Group members have visited key sites, constructed a range of props, and immersed themselves in some physical theatre to create a story of the visit that they want to share.

There is one public performance of the play on Saturday the 29th November at 7pm in the church. There is no charge for admission, but donations will be channelled into the outreach work of the Parish, including purchase of resources to support St Nicholas Church Youth Group activities.

The performers will be supported on the night by members of the Clergy, Town Councillors, and Parochial Church Council.

 

Date: Saturday 29th November
Time: 7.00 pm
Venue: St Nicholas Church
Cost: Free

Harvest Gifts

Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Harvest Festival on Sunday. All our harvest gifts were taken to Littlehampton Foodbank where they were gratefully received.

But remember, you can donate at any time of year by placing your gifts in the Foodbanlk collection bin on a Sunday.

Big House

Big House in the Barn

An end-of-summer Fundraiser Party featuring Big House and guests in support of St Leonards Church roof appeal.

Join Big House in the intimate setting of South Stoke Barn for an evening of jazz, frivolity and friendship, all the while supporting the upkeep of the beautiful parish church of St Leonards, South Stoke.

Seating with tables a la jazz club, wine, beer and soft drink bar available with complementary snacks.

 

Date: Saturday 4th October
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: South Stoke Barn

Classical Concert Series: Piano & Clarinet Duet

Featuring father and son, Patrick and Nic Saunders, performing a programme of popular pieces from Saint-Saens and Piazzola to the jazzy showpieces by Paul Harvey and more.

For further information head over to fienta.com/the-saunders or use the link below to book a ticket.

Date: Saturday 21st September
Time: 3.00 pm
Venue: St Nicholas Arundel

Ride and Stride

Ride & Stride 2025

Fr Tim, Paul Wilkinson and John Pannett are taking part in Sussex Historic Churches annual Ride and Stride, supporting St Nicholas' church Arundel St Leonard's church South Stoke and historic churches across Sussex

Setting off from the ancient church of St Mary's Pulborough, they will visit several historic churches as they make their way back to Arundel.

Half the money raised will go to Sussex Historic Churches Trust and the other half will support both St Nicholas' and St Leonard's.

Please use the link below to sponsor them or contact the Parish Office.

School Book Sponsorship

Arundel School Book Sponsorship

From September Arundel CE Primary School will be involved in a project called Difference for Primary Schools, which looks at how we can ensure everyone in our world can flourish, including pupils, staff and wider members of the school community.

Would you sponsor a book for the school?

A book plate thanking the donor will be placed inside each book donated.

So the school doesn't receive duplicates, please indicate which book you will donate on the school's Difference for Primary Schools online spreadsheet.

Then simply purchase the book, take it to the Parish Office and it will be delivered to the school on your behalf at the start of the new term.

 

 

 

The Hanover Band

The Hanover Band at Arundel Festival

The Hanover Band is presenting a series of concerts at this year's Arundel Festival.

Visit The Hanover Band for further information and to book tickets.

St Nicholas Arundel

23rd August at 7.00 pm
BEETHOVEN Symphony No 6 ‘The Pastoral’
HAYDN Symphony No 96 ‘The Miracle’
MOZART Arias

St Leonard's South Stoke

20th August at 12.00 pm
MOZART String Quintet No 3 in C
MENDELSSOHN String Quintet No 1 in A

21st August at 12.00 pm
MOZART Flute Quartet in A
SCHUBERT String Quartet ‘Rosamunde’ in A minor

24th August at 12.00 pm
JC BACH Oboe Quartet in Bb
HAYDN String Trio Op 53 No 3 in D
MOZART Adagio for Cor Anglais
SPERGER Oboe Quartet in G

 

 

 

St Nicholas Church Fete 2025

Summer Fete 2025

Once again, St Nicholas' annual church fete was a happy and joyful occasion.

On the last Saturday of June the whole community gathered to raise money for Arundel's parish church.

The fete was opened by Cllr Carolyn Kenney, Mayor of Arundel, and featured music by Arundel CE School, Kayla and the Cards, Jen-Z, Bellacappella and vintage vocals by La Petite Valse.

Early indications suggest that the fete raised around £12,000 less expenses towards the running and upkeep of St Nicholas'.