Parish Organist Tim Hall celebrated his 40th anniversary at the organ of St Mary’s, Prescot, on 27 September, raising £420 for parish funds. Parish Musicians in Concert attracted 80 arts lovers for an evening of vocal and instrumental music by composers ranging from Vivaldi and Mendelssohn to Lionel Bart (Oliver!) and Elton John. Tim was…
03Jul
Press release: Prescot Festival Celebrates Record Turnout
A Merseyside arts festival saw the biggest turnout in its 14-year history last month. Over 1,700 people attended concerts and cultural events during the 15th Annual Prescot Festival of Music & the Arts, with a final-night audience of 325, an increase of 100 on last year. The finale saw festival favourites Maghull Wind Orchestra return…
03Jul
Fairground, by Malcolm Terry
We are pleased to announce that the winner of the 2019 Prescot Festival Short Story Competition is Malcolm Terry, for ‘Fairground.’ The theme this year was ‘Magic, Myth & Mystery,’ and the judges felt this tale had all three and a wonderfully macabre atmosphere. It is published here for the first time and will also…
27Jun
2019 Young Instrumentalists of Prescot
Three Knowsley schools took part in the 2019 Young Instrumentalists of Prescot. Evelyn Community Primary School hosted the event, which featured its own musicians, along with pupils from Our Lady Catholic Primary School and Cronton CE Primary School. Where for several years the event was a competition, with winners for each of the Key Stages…
25Jun
‘Voice of Liverpool’ to Star in Festival Closing Weekend
A Merseyside arts festival draws to a close with the singing sensation known as the ‘Voice of Liverpool’ on Sunday 30 June. Mezzo-soprano Danielle Louis Thomas joins the Maghull Wind Orchestra for the Prescot Festival Finale, bringing to an end 10 days of arts, music, culture and entertainment in the historic Lancashire town. Also known…