Hello there fellow members, friends and hangers-on of the Lanarkshire Society of Organists Its been more than three months since we were last able to meet. It was a very interesting day back in March with the help of John Kitchen that we visited Old St Paul’s, Canongate, St Giles and St Stephens. Our AprilContinue reading “Lockdown activities”
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A message from the SFO.
A message received 18/03/2020 from the SFO. This morning the College of Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church instructed that all services should be cancelled with immediate effect. Early today the Church of Scotland cancelled this year’s General Assembly and in the afternoon the Church of Scotland instructed all congregations that services are to beContinue reading “A message from the SFO.”
Important news – Come and Sing
❗IMPORTANT INFORMATION❗ This post will not come as much of a surprise.After discussion with our Church hosts and with the Lanarkshire Organists committee surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic we have taken the decision to cancel the Come and Sing scheduled for Saturday 4th April, at Bellshill Central Parish Church of Scotland. For Facebook and Twitter users;WeContinue reading “Important news – Come and Sing”
The organist entertains…
“The Organist Entertains” …..EK Old Parish has recently installed a new Allan organ and Allan Hawthorne, a renowned young organist, will give an evening performance on Friday 1 May to entertain and to demonstrate the capabilities of this wonderful instrument. Aaron has promised that “you’ll hear things you’ve probably never heard on a church organ!”Continue reading “The organist entertains…”
Come and Sing Stainer’s Crucifixion April 2020
We just love a good Come and Sing, and look to hold at least one each session. Details of our April 2020 come and sing are noted below and if you would like to register on line please use the online form below. Your details will be securely transferred to our secretary, Anne Maguire, andContinue reading “Come and Sing Stainer’s Crucifixion April 2020”
Information for Calderbank organ Visit
Saturday 15th February 1pm For those of you who are considering coming to Calderbank on Saturday:The heating is booked and the urn will be on for teas and coffees! Calderbank Church is on the main street immediately opposite the Primary School. There is sufficient parking if you turn in the church gate to the weeContinue reading “Information for Calderbank organ Visit”
LSO now on Twitter
Take a look at Lanarkshire Organists (@LOrganists): https://twitter.com/LOrganists?s=09 If you use twitter please do follow and share our tweets.
February organ visits….
Our next syllabus event takes place on Saturday 15th February We’ll visit two different churches only a few miles apart with two totally contrasting organs. 11.00am – St Francis Xavier Church is located at Taylor Avenue, Carfin ML1 5AL 1pm – Calderbank Church is located at 14 Main Street, Calderbank, ML6 9SG
“Discover the Organ” – followed by an afternoon recital.
The Borders Guild of Organists host this much sought after event on 22nd February in the splendid surroundings of The Old Parish Church of Peebles. We would urge to to book to be part of this wonderful event, and even think about your children, grand-children, nieces and nephews!
Ecumenical Songs of Praise January 2020
This January the Lanarkshire Society of Organists are hosting a service at the end of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in Bellshill Central Parish Church. The Evening will feature lots of Songs of Praise, led by the mighty Hilsdon Organ of Bellshill Central Church, with it’s organist Alan Mathew as Director of Music.Continue reading “Ecumenical Songs of Praise January 2020”
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