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Centenary Celebrations Events 1926 - 2026 |
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This year the church is celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the consecration of the church by
the Archbishop of York, The Rt.Rev'd Cosmo Lang on 20th July 1926.
Events organised to celebrate this centenary:
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Organ Recital by Harry Brown ~ Saturday 18th April |
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The Centenary Chorus Concert ~ Sunday 17th May |
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Three of the Best (Singers) ~ Sunday 14th June |
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| Centenary Weekend ~ 18th / 19th July 2026 | |
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The Erimus Singers (Chamber Choir) ~ Saturday 18th July at 7.30pm. |
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| The Patronal Celebration Weekend 11th - 13th September | |
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The Saxophone Group - part of the Family Fun Day ~ Saturday 12th September |
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Teesside Wind Band Christmas Concert (venue to be confirmed) ~ 1st December |
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Knitting Display There will be a mjor display of knitted flowers along the approach to the church for both of the celebration weekends. This display is being created by the Nunthorpe and Marton Knitters. |
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More about the concerts It is planned to include 'The World' in Union' in each concert. Based on 'Thaxton', the familar theme in Gustav Holsts 'Jupiter' (the Bringer of Jollity) from The Planets suite, church goers will recognise it as the tune for "I vow to thee my country" . Rugby Union fans, however, will be more familar with it as the Rugby World Cup theme song, with words by Charlie Skarbek. It was first sung by Kiri Te Kanawa for the 1991 World Cup in England. In 1994 in was sung by Ladysmith Black Mabazo and in 1999 it was sung by Shirley Bassey and Bryn Terfel, and has been sung at all World Cup events ever since. Tickets: Because of limited space in the church, admission will be by ticket only. Details for obtaining tickets will be published in due course. Note: There will be a 'bucket-collection for the entertainment provided by the Saxophone Group at the Fun Run / Family Picnic event. |
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Commemorative Mugs Special commerorative mugs will be available to buy at the Summer Fayre in June - further details to follow. |