Central Hall
presents A musical evening
in aid of the Organ Restoration Appeal
at Central Hall
Saturday 28th April 2012
at 7.30 pm
Birmingham Conservatoire Junior Ensembles
Kimura String Quartet Bertram Cello Quartet
presented by Jean Gubbins
and the
Wednesday Singers
conductor - Deryck Langford
£5 adults / £4 concessions including light refreshments
Admission by programme
from Joyce Mildren 01922 613931
and Wealeys Coffee Shop, Ablewell Street
Friday and Saturday mornings Central Hall Methodist Church, Ablewell Street, Walsall WS1 2EQ
Registered Charity Number. 1132418
After several months upheaval while work on re-building the organ has been going on, we are now coming to the end and expect the work to be finished by Easter. We're going to have to get used to seeing organ pipes once again instead of a big black hole. As the work comes to an end, the Organ Committee is pressing on with plans to re-establish Central Hall as a major venue for organ recitals and concerts. We have a wonderful old building with great acoustics, housing a magnificent and historic Nicholson & Lord organ. It's time to start encouraging other people to share this hidden gem with us and to enjoy this year's programme of concerts which includes:
Watch the notice-board for posters (the Strings & Voices concert is already up) or have a word with any member of the Organ Committee for further information about any of these events.
SOCIAL COMMITTEE NEWS
Last year's social programme raised more than £1,000 for Church funds. Money is going to be tight this year and lots of belts will probably need to be tightened, but do please come along and support as many of this year's events as you can.
Keep your eye on the notice-board and the weekly notices for further details or have a word with any member of the Social Committee.
The evening service is held in the Mellish room at the back of the building.
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AFTERNOON BIBLE STUDY GROUP
After arriving here in September, I was excited to be asked if I would come along and take part or even lead in the above.
We meet fortnightly on a Tuesday afternoon at 2pm; our group consists of 12-14 members and at present we are following a study book on Mark's Gospel, starting right from the beginning of chapter 1 and continuing through to chapter 8. It is taking all of us on a journey of discovery as the disciples learn who Jesus really is and for ourselves that same journey that Jesus is King in our own lives.
We are a dedicated group being able to share and learn from one another about the Bible. A good time of fellowship is had by all.
Why don't you come along and join us sometime?
Linda Brown Lay Worker
Mums and toddlers group
This new group will meet on Monday mornings in the Community Hall between 9.30 and 11. A wide range of toys is available, but help is needed to set up equipment, provide refreshments and clear away. If you can help please contact Linda Brown on 01922 623926, or email Linda@donbrown.co.uk
Comrades
Ladies Circle
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Further ahead
The Alpha course began in October and is meeting on Wednesday evenings at
7.30pm.
Weekly programme:
SUN. Sunday Worship
Sunday School
Crèche
Coffee & Conversation
MON. Brownies, Guides
TUE. Bible Study
WED. Ladies Circle
FRI. Comrades
FRI/SAT. Meeting Place
At Central Hall, we are trying to raise £70,000 to rebuild our historic Nicholson & Lord
Organ, first installed in the 1920's. It was made in their Walsall factory, and is one of the few remaining Nicholson organs of its size & scope, and is probably one of the best organs remaining in the
Borough.
The organ now needs its first ever (!) full rebuild, and we will take the opportunity to extend its range and add record and playback facility - possible due to the electric action installed some years ago. However, such work doesn't come cheap, and we need to raise £70.000 to put this work in hand.
Central Hall has a proud history as a venue for organ recitals and concerts. and it is our hope to see this great instrument used to its full potential once again. If you would like to help us achieve our
goal, please send your donations to our Minister. John Davies at the above address - all donations are welcome, however great or small, and can be gift-aided. Thank you for your support.
The Meeting Place is open on Saturday mornings from 10.30 to 12.30 and on Fridays from 10.30 to 2pm
Comrades usually meet on Fridays at 2pm details from Mrs. Margo Taylor
The Ladies Circle meet on Wednesdays at 8pm details from Mrs. Jean Blackhall
The Friday Night Hymn Singing Group meet on the first Friday of the month at 7.30pm in the Mellish Room. The next meeting is April 6th ..Good Friday.
Wesley’s is usually open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10.30.am. It will be closed on 6th, 7th, and 13th, 14th April