Join us for an intimate group talk at All Saints Kingston about our stunning life sized contemporary embroideries, part of the Seven Saxon Kings Embroidery Project. Seven Kings, including the first Kings of England are traditionally thought to have been crowned at Kingston Upon Thames. Before All Saints Church was built, the site was an important estate of the West Saxon Kings and host to Royal coronations. Our talk will tell this significant heritage story through the series of seven spectacular and unique embroidery panels (four of which are currently displayed) touching on the Saxon history of the area, the reigns of the Kings and characters depicted, and the incredible talent that has gone into the design and execution of the panels themselves. Embroidery panels have a long tradition of being used as symbols of power or to tell a story to enforce a message. Such works can be found in the great houses of the nobility or wealthy merchants, royal palaces and of course, in churches. Join us as we delve into these amazing works of textile art. The panels are being created by award winning contemporary embroiderer Jacky Puzey, based on an original design by Sophia Pearson. Jackys speciality of machine embroidery is further embellished with hand embroidery and beading by Beatrice Mayfield, contemporary hand embroiderer and visiting lecturer at the Royal School of Needlework. Our embroideries headline the March/April edition of embroidery magazine. Come and see them in person! For further details, please visit our website https://allsaintskingston.co.uk/the-seven-saxon-kings-embroidery-project

Concert for St Cecilias Day Britten: Rejoice in the Lamb Elgar: Elegy (orchestral piece) Vaughan Williams: Serenade to Music Haydn: Paukenmesse A tribute to music as inspiration, praise and a beacon of hope in dark times. Brittens Rejoice in the Lamb is perfect for St Cecilias Day in its celebration of music as heavenly praise. Vaughan Williams Serenade to Music pays homage to the father of the Proms Sir Henry Wood, who made music accessible to so many, and Haydns Paukenmesse is a musical prayer invoking faith and hope during Napoleons occupation of his native Austria. Soloists: Soprano: Anna Devin Mezzo-soprano: Emma Roberts Tenor: Nick Pritchard Bass: Jonathan Brown Thames Camerata Conductor: Andrew Griffiths

Romantic Visions Schumann: Nachtlied Beethoven: Coriolan Overture (orchestral piece) Brahms: Schicksalslied Mendelssohn: Die erste Walpurgisnacht Romantic themes of heroism, idealism, the imagination and dreams inspire tonights music. Brahms Schicksalslied (Song of Destiny) contrasts the bliss of the gods with the sorrows of the human condition, while Schumanns Nachtlied evokes the serene world of sleep. Beethovens Coriolan Overture portrays the fall of a once supreme hero and Mendelssohns Die Erste Walpurgisnacht is a dramatic and haunting musical rendition of the clash between Druidic tradition and Christianity. Soloists to be confirmed Thames Camerata Conductor: Andrew Griffiths

If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes! The Kingston upon Thames Rock Choir is led by vocal teacher Rebecca Rowe. A local community choir first and foremost, we are also part of the national Rock Choir network, which provides some unequalled performances for choir members. Members of Rock Choir have had the chance to meet and sing in front of many celebrities and public figures, including HRH Prince William, Sir Trevor McDonald and Downton Abbey writer Julian Fellows at the UK's top venues including the O2! See why your local Kingston upon Thames choir is so popular by booking your FREE taster session!. It's the new friends, the performance achievements, the socials, our incredible choir leader Rebecca and above all - singing those exciting pop, rock & Motown song arrangements! Here is a quote about our choir - 'My 12 year old daughter Abbii and I both sing in Rock Choir. It is great to do something together that we both really enjoy. We have sung at Disneyland Paris and Guilfest, and I have been on the Paul O'Grady Show. What an experience! ' - Judith (Rock Choir member) Rock Choir is a winner of the Red Ribbon 'Big Heart' Award [https://rockchoir.com/awards-achievements/]. and holds 1 former and 2 current Guinness World Records. The choir is also credited with single handedly starting the contemporary choir movement.

Join us for an information session on our Lifting Young Voices model of choral mission. This session will give full details of how our Lifting Young Voices programme works and an opportunity to hear our junior choir. Would you be interested in a Choral Trainer coming to work alongside your Director of Music for a term or two? If so, please register for an Information Session. This session will include a performance and Q&A with the Junior Choir. Please also find details of the Lifting Young Voices project here [https://allsaintskingston.co.uk/choir#ourliftingyoungvoicesproject]

Join us for anonline information session on our Lifting Young Voices programme. This session will give full details of how our Lifting Young Voices programme works. We will send a teams link to those who register Please also find details of the project here [https://allsaintskingston.co.uk/choir#ourliftingyoungvoicesproject]

Kodaly: Dances of Galanta Reinecke: Flute concerto (soloist Daniel Shao) Mendelssohn: Symphony no 3 (Scotch)

If you are wanting to find a local choir to join you'll like singing with us in the Rock Choir. The local Kingston upon Thames choir is run by Surrey based musician Rebecca Rowe. Our choir is made up of many locals who never thought they could sing or hadn't found the right outlet for their secret singing in the car or shower. I don't think any of us expected to make the huge number of great friends we have along the way not just in our own choir but all the nearby Surrey choirs too. See why your local Kingston upon Thames choir is so popular by booking a FREE taster session!. It's the new friends, the performance achievements, the socials, our incredible choir leader Rebecca and above all - singing those beautiful popular chart song arrangements! Here is a quote about our choir - 'Rock Choir is a way for people to express themselves musically in an environment which normally would not allow them to do so. I bet a pound to a pinch of salt there are thousands of guys and girls in the UK itching to sing but are too embarrassed or worried what others may think, and let's face it, if it makes people happy then come on UK lets get behind them!!! Rock Choir is the wonderful innovative idea which is the brain child of Caroline Redman Lusher who I have had the privilege of working with over the past 12 months. Live the dream guys.' - Gary Chilton (Double-platinum selling singer with 'The Soldiers') Rock Choir is a winner of the Red Ribbon 'Big Heart' Award [https://rockchoir.com/awards-achievements/]. and holds 1 former and 2 current Guinness World Records. The choir is also credited with single handedly starting the contemporary choir movement.

All Saints Kingston Presents; Totally Blondie - one of the highest regarded tribute bands in the UK. Expect a blistering live performance fronted by a stunning Debbie Harry lookalike and an experienced professional band. Blondie were one of the most iconic bands of the 70s & 80s and theyve continued turning out hits and great music right up to 2017s Pollinator album. People of all ages, not just hardcore fans, know and love songs like Hanging On The Telephone, One Way Or Another, Call Me, Atomic, Heart Of Glass, Sunday Girl, Denis and all the other famous chart-toppers. And Totally Blondie make sure these fantastic tunes sound as fresh and exciting today as they did back then. So, come along and relive those classic moments with a stunning lookalike and soundalike singer, an exceptional, professional live band giving a high energy, passionate performance Lead singer Chloe has performed with Katrina (And The Waves), Craig David, John Legend, Beverley Knight, Ronan Keating, Chris De Burgh, and The Feeling. The band have also supported Bob Geldof and The Boomtown Rats, Neville Staples (The Specials) and John Coghlans Quo. its totally authentic its totally awesome its Totally Blondie ..! Bar Available at local prices, card payment accepted. Catered food available on site. Reduced price early bird tickets will only be available for a limited time, ticket price will then increase so please get your tickets early! 2hrs 20min (inc interval) Please note standing/dancing is expected at this event. Click here for a short video https://youtu.be/7EDveXQ6cAU?si=DCYIwLMgHA JtqLT