Upcoming events
Everyone welcome
Architectural & historical tour
An architectural and historical tour of the church and surroundings by Philip Heath
Art Exhibition-Michael Cook
Art Exhibition –‘Wild Saints’ by local artist Michael Cook and fellow artists
Sketch & Stroll
As part of Melbourne Parish Church' 900th Anniversary celebrations join artist Jenny Stevenson for a "beginners walk-shop" around the Church looking at the beautiful stonework and exterior and then the stunning stained glass, stone carvings and artefacts inside. The workshop is suitable for adults and over 16's. Materials & equipment supplied.
Meet at The Honnor Room, Melbourne Rectory DE73 8EN
Workshops are FREE, Materials are provided, so just bring yourself, invite a friend and have a go!
To reserve a space call: 07962 430 450 or email: makeit-creativemelbourne@outlook.com
Graham Oppenheimer & friends
The return of the hugely popular Graham Oppenheimer and friends, with a programme of chamber music.
Talk by Philip Heath
Talk by Philip Heath, 7.30pm: “The chequered history of Melbourne Parish Church over 900 years”
St Michael's Players production
St Michael’s Players drama group – a humorous look at Melbourne over the last 900 years
Ticket information to follow
The contentious restoration of Melbourne Parish Church 1824 - 1888
A talk by William Bates of the Four Shires History Team on the contentious restoration of Melbourne Parish Church in the 1800s.
William will look at Joseph Deans’ initial idea for the restoration, how money became the dominant factor, the progress and visibility of the restorers’ work, and the opening service. Initially, many resisted the restoration. Once on board with it, they spent twice as much as they had intended and the Prime Minister of the day visited the town to raise funds.
Don’t miss this illustrated talk which takes us to the heart of Victorian Melbourne and its achievements.
A free event. Unticketed. Everyone welcome.
Licensed bar
The Princes in the Tower
A Whodunnit evening presented by Margaret Gildea: Who murdered the Princes in the Tower?
Free event. Unticketed.