We are delighted to announce two wonderful Spring concerts that will be taking place in St Mildred's Church over the coming weeks. The first concert will be a solo harp recital by the gifted and award winning young British Dutch harpist Rosanna Rolton on Saturday 20th April. The second will take place on Saturday 11th May and will feature the return of well known Polish star pianist Anna Szalucka, who will be joined by up and coming young Polish violinist Jaga Klimaszewska. The duo will perform a beautiful programme of romantic music including works by Chopin, Beethoven and Massenet. Both concerts will begin at 3pm, with tea and coffee provided in the interval. Tickets for 21st April are now available at Webb's, or online via our website. Tickets for 11th May will go on sale on Monday 22nd April, in the same locations.
Ticket prices for both concerts are £15, or £5 for students.
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Press statement issued on behalf of the Friends of St Mildred’s (FOSM)
24 August 2023
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Friends of St Mildred's Approach Milestone Goal
In 2023, The Friends of St Mildred's (FOSM) are proud to mark nearly ten years since their formation. Over the past decade, this group of dedicated individuals has risen to the challenge, time and again, to ensure the preservation of one of our town's iconic landmarks - St Mildred’s Church.
A snapshot of FOSM's decade-long achievements:
Restorative Works: Spearheaded projects that breathed new life into the church, ranging from stonework restoration to intricate stained glass window repairs, lightning conductor refurbishment, and recently, the replacement of the nave roof tiles
Vibrant Events: Organised many events, from mesmerising classical music concerts to enthralling public talks, choirs and chamber music, and jazz events; all adding to FOSM's funds
Steady Growth: FOSM's membership base and financial resources have continually grown, thanks to membership fees, generous contributions, and significant legacies.
To date, FOSM has managed to amass an impressive £187,000 through their combined efforts. With the next milestone in sight - a £200,000 target by the end of 2024 - they're calling on the community to rally behind this mission.
Jeremy Cooper, Chairman of FOSM, warmly invites those interested in supporting this initiative. "Become a Friend, contribute to our goal, or lend your talents to the Friends Committee," he urges.
To express interest or offer support, Jeremy can be reached at 07738 980870 or via email at jdenisoncooper1@outlook.com
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Photo: the FOSM committee – at the summer drinks party last weekend (19 August 2023)
St Mildred’s is the parish church of Tenterden in Kent, a place that is often known as the Jewel in the Weald. St Mildred’s is an historic, Grade 1 listed building that dominates the centre of Tenterden and rises over the beautiful weald of Kent.
The Friends of St Mildred’s are a group of non-denominational supporters who are trying to preserve the building for future generations. We welcome all who are interested in and value this ancient building to browse our website to learn about the building (see Page 3 of the Newsletter) and our ambitions for it.
The Friends of St Mildred’s were officially granted charitable status in 2014. Our purpose is to assist in the raising of funds to help in the maintenance of the fabric of this imposing building. We would like to involve everyone in our quest, regardless of whether or not they have a religious affiliation.
You can also help us by becoming a member of the Friends of St Mildred’s or by making a donation.
