Thank you to the vast array of people – performers, volunteers and audience – who made 6 December’s Christmas Concert such a wonderful, festive occasion, helping us to raise £1,004 for the Mayor of Prescot’s Charity. We were promised a quintet of musicians from Allerton Brass, but were delighted to go one better and receive…
11Nov
Remembering World War One
Our thanks to all who participated in this year’s Remembrance Day weekend, in the year that marked a century since the end of World War One. The Prescot Festival was pleased to join the Friends of Prescot Cemetery & Churchyard, Prescot Parish Church and Prescot Town Council in commemorating the centenary with a concert on…
09Dec
Christmas Concert Raises £1K for Charity
A delightfully festive evening of carols and Christmas tunes in Prescot Parish Church has raised £1,000 for local causes. The Mayor of Prescot’s Charity Christmas Concert, an annual tradition organised by the Prescot Festival, saw St Mary’s filled with 400 people this year. Monies raised will be split between Willowbrook Hospice, the Roy Castle Lung…
09Nov
2017 Mayor of Prescot’s Charity Christmas Concert
The festival welcomes guest musicians Scratch Brass Ensemble to help Prescot celebrate the festive season this December. The 2017 Mayor of Prescot’s Charity Christmas Concert takes place on Thursday 7 December from 7pm to 8.15pm in Prescot Parish Church. Joining in the merriment will be the staff and pupil choirs of Evelyn Community Primary School,…
04Oct
Parish Fundraiser Showcases Choir Talent
Members of Prescot Parish Choir joined their organist for a musical fundraiser last month. September’s Parish Musicians in Concert, organised by the Prescot Festival, generated £365.05 towards St Mary’s church funds. The annual concert originated as a recital opportunity for organist Tim Hall but has evolved over the years to incorporate performances by other guest…