The Friends of Holy Saviour Church invite you to one or both events by Queen Victoria’s Consort, an ensemble of leading brass musicians who specialise in bringing to life a museum-quality collection of original 19th century musical instruments.

4:00pm–5:00pm: – “A Living Museum of Sight & Sound“. A workshop for children & families, giving the chance to see and hear the historic instruments, played by musicians dressed in their Victorian “Sunday best”.

Tickets: Children £5 (accompanying adults free)

The Friends of Holy Saviour Church invite you to another “Talk & Tea“ event. Chris Hilton, head of Library & Archive at the Red House, tells us the story of composer, Benjamin Britten, his partner the singer, Peter Pears, the life they shared at their home in Aldeburgh, and the collections they have left us. 

An illustrated talk by David Wood.

The Friends of Holy Saviour Church invite you to their next “Talk & Tea“ event. Our speaker, David Wood, will examine the influence of Ebenezer Howard and Letchworth Garden City on the wider field of town planning.

Sunday 26th May at 3pm in Holy Saviour Church, Radcliffe Road SG5 1QG.

Admission £10 (Friends of Holy Saviour £8) at the door.

We are delighted to announce that we are holding a Children’s Easter Activity Afternoon on Saturday 30th March, 3 – 4.30pm in the church hall, arranged by the recently re-formed Social Committee. Admission: £5 per child.

We are planning an egg hunt, various Easter-themed craft activities, an Easter story session with Mike, a Humpty Dumpty session, and home made refreshments for both children and parents/grandparents (please can we ask that you stay with your children!).

We really hope you can join us for this first ‘event’ in the calendar. Please sign up to the list at the back of church, or email us at hssocial@holysaviourhitchin.org.uk.

Enjoy a fun afternoon of brass band music!

The Friends of Holy Saviour are delighted to welcome the Hitchin Band back to Holy Saviour. Do join us for an afternoon of uplifting music!

Tickets (£12) on the door; accompanied children FREE!

SUNDAY 3rd MARCH at 3PM

Holy Saviour Church, Radcliffe Road, Hitchin SG5 1QG

An illustrated talk by Nic Wilson

With renowned choral composer, Philip Stopford

We are thrilled to be hosting a ‘Come and Sing’ workshop, led by renowned choral composer, Philip Stopford. The event will take place on Saturday 2nd March from 10am to 5pm.

Philip has an impressive musical background, including chorister at Westminster Abbey, organ scholar at Truro Cathedral, Director of Music at St Anne’s Cathedral in Belfast, and Christ Church in Bronxville, New York. He is renowned for his beautiful choral music, including many settings of traditional Latin and English prayers and hymns. Holy Saviour Church choir regularly include works by Stopford in their repertoire.

Philip will lead 60 singers through a wide selection of his music during the day, and we will end the day with a short ‘informal’ performance at 4.30pm, to which friends and family are welcome.

Tea and fresh coffee will be available throughout the day, and a home-made lunch of soup, bread rolls and cakes will be provided.

The cost for the whole day is £15, including hot drinks, lunch and all music.

There are a small number of places still available (the ability to sight read to a reasonable level will enhance your enjoyment of the day).

Please book via ticketsource.co.uk/holy-saviour-hitchin

How London’s Great Stations were built and how they transformed the city.

The Friends of Holy Saviour Church invite you to their next “Talk & Tea“ event, when Christian Wolmar will give an illustrated talk on London’s Great Stations.

Sunday 21st January at 3pm in Holy Saviour Church, Radcliffe Road SG5 1QG.

Admission £10 (Friends of Holy Saviour £8) at the door.

January Children’s Praise (Sunday 7 January) will be a special Christingle service. Come along at 11:00am for coffee and chat in the Church Hall, and then in Church at 11:30am for a fun service for all the family, with songs, prayers and Christingles. The Children’s Praise Band will be accompanying as usual. All are welcome – see you there!

This year’s Christmas Tree Festival takes place on 8th-10th December!

• Friday 8 December (2:30pm – 6:30pm), with a Quiet Session (2:30-4:15), a Kids’ Festival Singalong (4:30-5:15) and music featuring Trevor and Gill Hughes.
• Saturday 9 December (11:45am – 6:00pm), with St Andrews School Choir and turning on the lights at 12:00noon followed by live music all afternoon.
• Sunday 10 December (11:45am – 6:00pm), with Codicote School Choir and turning on the lights at 12:00noon followed by live music all afternoon.
• Admission £5 with accompanied children free.
• Do join us to see the church filled with beautifully decorated trees, and enjoy tea, coffee and cake in the Festival Cafe, with hot and cold meals on Saturday and Sunday.

We look forward to welcoming you!