Last Updated

May 12, 2010

Candlemas Concert Saturday February 2, 7.30pm

St Mary's Church, Usk

The Fairest Isle – The Unicorn Singers under the direction of Stephen Marshall.
We are delighted to announce a return of the Candlemas Concert. This year we will be celebrating British choral music through the ages, in the company of the renowned Unicorn Singers, who will delight us with anthems, motets and madrigals, including the music of Tallis, Byrd, Purcell and Britten.

Tickets are £6 each and available from Stella Collard, Lindwalls of Usk or on the door (space permitting). Contact Stella on 01291 673655 or click here to email her. If you want to contact her by post, her address is Pen y wyrlod, Penycaemawr, usk, Mon, NP15 1LX. Please enclose a stamped addressed envelope and make cheques payable to 'Usk Castle Friends'.

AGM Tuesday February 19, 7.30pm Sessions House, Usk

The AGM will include the usual updates on the year’s work and will be followed by a recital from Emma Wheelock and her colleague. Entry is as usual free. Do come along and bring some friends.

Autumn Conference Saturday March 9,

Centenary Hall , Usk, 10am-12.30pm

The Spring Conference is Usk Mystics and will feature two speakers. Anne Cluysenaar will enlighten us about poet Henry Vaughan, then Goff Brangham will speak on author and mystic Arthur Machen. Henry Rice Vaughan was a Welsh author, physician and metaphysical poet. Arthur Machen was a Welsh author and mystic of the 1890s and early 20th century. He is best known for his influential supernatural, fantasy, and horror fiction.

Entrance will cost £4.50, and £3.50 for Friends and students. Tickets are available from Stella (see above), from Lindwalls of Usk, or on the door, if space remains.