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December 2013

Friday 6 December . 7.30pm . All Saints Church, Score Lane, Childwall
PHOENIX CONCERT ORCHESTRA: CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Thursday 12 December . 7.o0pm – 8.15pm . Prescot Parish Church
MAYOR OF PRESCOT’S CHARITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Featuring The South Liverpool Orchestra (Hope University), conducted by Dr Robert Howard, with Evelyn Community Primary School Choir, St Mary & St Paul’s Primary School Choir, Prescot Parish Church Choir and Prescot & Whiston Methodist Choir. Includes all your Christmas favourites and singalong carols, followed by festive refreshments. Proceeds go to Prescot Parish Church Roof Appeal and the four mayoral charities – Bryer Environmental Group, Prescot Historic Society, Prescot Parish Church Choir and Willowbrook Hospice. Tickets £5 on the door (children under 16 free, accompanied by parents)

Sunday 15 December . 4.00pm. Prescot Methodist Centre
PRESCOT & WHISTON METHODIST CHRISTINGLE & CAROL SERVICE

Saturday 21 December . 7.30pm . St Helens United Reformed Church, King Street, St Helens URC
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
with St. Helens Sinfonietta, New Cross Singers, junior choir and soloists

Sunday 22 December
CAROL SERVICES
2.00pm Salvation Army
2.00pm Zion Independent Methodist Church
6.30pm Prescot Community Church
6.30pm Prescot Parish Church (Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols, with the congregation of Our Lady & St Joseph’s)

November 2013

Saturday 16 November . 7.30pm . United Reformed Church, King Street, St Helens
ST. HELENS SINFONIETTA IN CONCERT
Programme includes Schumann’s celebrated Cello Concerto
www.sinfonietta.org.uk

October 2013

Saturday 5 October . 7.30pm . St Helens Town Hall, Victoria Square, St Helens
HAYDOCK MALE VOICE CHOIR & CHESTER LADIES’ CHOIR

Thursday 17 – Saturday 19 October . 7.30pm . Rainhill Village Hall
Rainhill Garrick Society presents
TABLE MANNERS
A comedy by Alan Ayckbourn
www.rainhillgarrick.co.uk

Thursday 25 October . 1.00pm . Mansion House, Victoria Park, St Helens
BASSOON LECTURE-RECITAL BY ROB HOWARD
on behalf of St. Helens Sinfonietta

September 2013

Sunday 1 September . Browns Field . 11.00am – 4.00pm
PRESCOT CARNIVAL
Bouncy castles, fun fair, walking parade, entertainment, face painting, craft stalls, tombolas, morris dancing, dance troupes, refreshments, Merseyside Fire and Police, plus lots more.

Sunday 8 September . 10.30am . Prescot Parish Church
PATRONAL FESTIVAL OF ST MARY
Eucharist in honour of the patron saint of Prescot Parish Church and Our Lady Immaculate & St Joseph’s Catholic Church, followed by a buffet

Friday 13 – Sunday 15 September . Prescot Parish Church
HERITAGE OPEN DAYS
The 17th-century Prescot Parish Church, Knowsley’s only Grade I listed building, will be open to visitors from 12 noon to 3pm Friday, 11am to 3pm Saturday and 1pm to 3pm Sunday. Free guided tours are at half past each hour. Church tower tours are from 10am to 3pm on Saturday (£2.50 adults, £1 children 8-16, max. group size 6 – arrive early to book your slot).

Tuesday 17 September . 8.15pm . Prescot Parish Meeting Room
FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL MEETING
All welcome to hear news and share views

Friday 20 September . 7.30pm . Prescot Parish Meeting Room
HOT POT & APPLE PIE SUPPER FOLLOWED BY OLD PRESCOT ON FILM
Tickets £5 in advance from the church. All proceeds in aid of the Church Roof Fund.

Saturday 21 September . 7.30pm . St Helens Town Hall
ST. HELENS SINFONIETTA IN CONCERT
www.sinfonietta.org.uk

Friday 27 September . 7.30pm . Prescot Parish Church
ANNUAL PARISH ORGAN RECITAL
As well as organ classics from Tim Hall, there’ll be guest musicians Robert Howard (piano) and David Kernick (tenor), performing pieces by Tchaikovsky, Bernstein and others. Tickets £5 on the door, including cheese and wine

 

August 2013

Sunday 4 August . 11.00am – 4.00pm . Court Hey Park, Huyton
KNOWSLEY FLOWER SHOW
Admission free
www.knowsleyflowershow.com

July 2013

Saturday 6 July . 10.00am – 2.00pm . Prescot Parish Church
PRESCOT PARISH SUMMER FUN DAY
Fun, games, church tower tours (highest point in Merseyside above sea level), table sales, refreshments and entertainment from St Helens Concert Band. Free. Outdoors, but will go ahead indoors if weather is bad.

Tuesday 16 July. 8.15pm . Prescot Parish Meeting Room
FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL MEETING
All welcome to hear news and share views (including post-Festival overview and feedback)

 

June 2013

Tuesday 11 June . 8.15pm . Prescot Parish Church

FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL MEETING
Pre-Festival meeting, all welcome, essential for volunteers

Friday 14 June . 7.30pm . Huyton Culture & Leisure Park, Longview Drive, Huyton
ROYAL LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: SUMMER CONCERT

Saturday 15 June . 7.30pm . St Cuthbert’s Church, Croxteth
LIVERPOOL PHOENIX ORCHESTRA IN CONCERT

Saturday 15 June . 7.30pm . St Helens United Reformed Church, King Street, St Helens
ST. HELENS SINFONIETTA IN CONCERT
www.sinfonietta.org.uk

Friday 21 – Sunday 30 June
NINTH ANNUAL PRESCOT FESTIVAL OF MUSIC & THE ARTS 

 

May 2013

 

Saturday 4 May . 10.00am – 2.00pm . Eccleston Street & Church Street
PRESCOT ELIZABETH FAYRE & PRODUCERS’ MARKET

Thursday 16 – Saturday 18 May . 7.30pm . Rainhill Village Hall
NATURAL CAUSES
A comedy by Eric Chappell, author of classic sitcoms Rising DampDuty Free and Only When I Laugh

Tuesday 21 May . 8.00pm . Liverpool Hope University Chapel, Taggart Avenue, Childwall
SOUTH LIVERPOOL ORCHESTRA: SUMMER CONCERT
FEATURING THE ORIEL SINGERS
Robert Howard conducts the orchestra. Tickets £3.50, includes buffet

 

April 2013

 

Tuesday 16 April . 6.00pm – 7.00pm . Prescot Parish Church
FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL MEETING
(PRESCOT FESTIVAL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING)

All are invited to come to hear news and share views. A warm welcome and a hot drink guaranteed!

Friday 26 April . 7.00pm (9.00pm finish, approximately) . Prescot Parish Meeting Room
PRESCOT FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER
Cheese and wine supper, plus guest performers. £5 on the door

March 2013

 

Sunday 3 March . 2.00pm . St Helens Theatre Royal, Corporation Street, St Helens
ST. HELENS SINFONIETTA: FAMILY CONCERT
www.sinfonietta.org.uk

Saturday 9 March . 7.30pm . St Helens Town Hall, Victoria Square, St Helens
HAYDOCK MALE VOICE CHOIR: 90TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT

Sunday 17 March . 3.00pm . King David High School, Childwall Road, Liverpool
PHOENIX CONCERT ORCHESTRA IN CONCERT (with special guests)

February 2013

 

Tuesday 5 February . 7.30pm . Prescot Methodist Centre
Prescot Methodist Guild presents
PARR BAND IN CONCERT

Friday 8 February . 7.3opm (9.00pm finish, approximately) . St Paul’s Church
THE HOME FRONT
Hot pot supper and an evening of wartime songs and nostalgia featuring Carole Moody and Suzanne Mather, along with authentic costumes and sound effects. Tickets £6 on the door or in advance from Prescot Parish and St Paul’s Church. A Prescot Festival fundraiser.

Thursday 14 – Saturday 16 February . 7.30pm . Rainhill Village Hall
Rainhill Garrick Society presents
REVENGE
A thriller by Robin Hawdon

Saturday 23 February . 7.30pm . St Helens United Reformed Church, King Street, St Helens
ST. HELENS SINFONIETTA: DOUBLE STRING QUARTET
A classical concert featuring Mendelssohn’s Octet and other works. Tickets £12. www.sinfonietta.org.uk

 

January 2013

 

Thursday 10 – Saturday 12 January . 7.15pm (& 2.15pm Saturday matinee) . Rainhill Village Hall
Rainhill Garrick Society presents
ALADDIN
The classic pantomime for all ages
Tickets £5 (£4.50 concessions) on the door, or phone 0151 4931139 to book ahead

Tuesday 12 January . 6.00 – 7.00pm . Prescot Parish Church
FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL MEETING
All are invited to come to hear news and share views. A warm welcome and a hot drink guaranteed!

 

December 2012

 

Friday 7 December . 7.00pm . Prescot Parish Church
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
With Phoenix Orchestra, conducted by Jill Hyde & Rob Howard. Christmas favourites and sing-along carols. Also featuring Prescot Methodist Choir, Prescot Parish Church Choir & St Mary & St Paul’s Primary School Choir. All proceeds are divided between the Mayor of Prescot’s Charity and Prescot Parish Church funds.
Tickets £4 on the door.

Saturday 8 December . 7.30pm . St Helens Town Hall
ST HELENS CHORAL SOCIETY: CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Tickets £10

Sunday 9 December . 2.oopm . Palm House, Sefton Park, Liverpool
LIVERPOOL PHOENIX CONCERT ORCHESTRA: CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Free

Sunday 16 December . 4.00pm . Prescot & Whiston Methodist Centre
METHODIST CHRISTINGLE & CAROL SERVICE

Friday 21 – Sunday 23 December . 10.00am-4.00pm . St Paul’s Church
ST PAUL’S CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL
Features 2013 Prescot Festival sneak preview!
Admission Free

Saturday 22 December . 7.30pm . St Helens United Reformed Church
ST. HELENS SINFONIETTA & NEW CROSS SINGERS: CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Sunday 23 December
CAROL SERVICES (TBC)
2.00pm . Salvation Army
2.00pm . Zion Independent Methodist Church
3.00pm . St Paul’s Church . Featuring St Helens Concert Band
6.30pm . Prescot Parish Church

 

November 2012

Friday 16 November. 7.30pm. St Paul’s Church
JAZZ NIGHT
A WILLOWBROOK HOSPICE FUNDRAISER
Tickets £6 – includes scouse and apple pie supper

October 2012

 

Saturday 6 October. 7.30pm. St Helens United Reformed Church
ST. HELENS SINFONIETTA: BEETHOVEN NIGHT

Thursday 11 – Saturday 13 October. 7.30pm. Rainhill Village Hall
RAINHILL GARRICK SOCIETY PRESENTS
ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
The classic stage comedy, famously made into a 1944 film starring Cary Grant
Tickets £5/£4.50

Saturday 20 October. 7.30pm. St Helens Town Hall
ST HELENS CHORAL SOCIETY: CHORAL FAVOURITES
Tickets £10

 

September 2012

 

Friday 7 – Sunday 9 September. 12-3pm (Fri), 11am-3pm (Sat), 1-3pm (Sun). Prescot Parish Church
HERITAGE OPEN DAYS
A chance to see inside Prescot’s 17th-century parish church. Prescot Museum and Masonic Hall will also be open (times TBC)

Sunday 9 September. 10am. Prescot Parish Church
PATRONAL FESTIVAL OF ST MARY
Sung Eucharist, followed by refreshments

Tuesday 18 September. 8.15pm. Prescot Parish Church
FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL MEETING
All welcome to hear news and share views

Friday 28 September. 7.30-8.30pm. Prescot Parish Church
ANNUAL ORGAN RECITAL WITH TIM HALL
& GUESTS LAURA BONNETT (FLUTE) & ROB HOWARD (PIANO)
FOLLOWED BY CHEESE & WINE
Admission £4 on the door. All proceeds go to Prescot Parish Church funds.

 

August 2012

 

Sunday 5 August. 11am – 5pm. Court Hey Park, Huyton
KNOWSLEY FLOWER SHOW

 

June 2012

 

June (dates TBA). Rainhill Village Hall
RAINHILL MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS
FREE & EASY

The jukebox musical featuring great tunes from the ’50s and ’60s

Sunday 3 June. 11am – 5pm. Court Hey Park, Huyton
KNOWSLEY GREEN FAYRE (TBC)

Tuesday 12 June. 8.15pm. Prescot Parish Church
FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL MEETING
This pre-festival meeting is essential for all 2012 Prescot Festival volunteers

Thursday 14 June. 7.30pm. St Helens Town Hall
ST HELENS G&S SOCIETY: ‘LIVE 2012’

Friday 15 – Sunday 24 June
8TH ANNUAL PRESCOT FESTIVAL OF MUSIC & THE ARTS

Saturday 23 June. Times TBA. Stadt-Moers Park, Whiston
WHISTON FUN DAY

Saturday. 30 June. 7.30pm. St David’s Church, Childwall
PHOENIX CONCERT ORCHESTRA 

 

July 2012

 

Saturday 7 July. 12 noon – 3pm. Prescot Parish Church
SUMMER FUN DAY
Fun, games and entertainment for all the family, featuring St Helens Concert Band

Saturday 7 July. 11am – 4pm. Browns Field
PRESCOT CARNIVAL

Saturday 7 July. 7.30pm. St Helens United Reformed Church
ST. HELENS SINFONIETTA WINDS
Programme includes Beethoven’s Wind Octet

Tuesday 10 July. 8.15pm. Prescot Parish Church
FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL MEETING
Post-festival debrief. All welcome to hear how the 2012 Prescot Festival went and to share their  own feedback

May 2012

Saturday 5 May. 11am – 4pm. Church Street
ELIZABETHAN FAYRE & PRODUCERS’ MARKET
Celebrating Prescot’s history with fun and entertainment for all ages.

Saturday 12 May. 7.30pm. St Cuthbert’s Church, Croxteth
PHOENIX CONCERTO ORCHESTRA & GUEST SOLOISTS

Thursday 17 – Saturday 19 May. 7.30pm. Rainhill Village Hall
RAINHILL GARRICK SOCIETY PRESENTS
OPEN WIDE
A farcical stage comedy that’ll send you home smiling
Tickets £5/£4.50

Monday 21 – Friday 25 May. Knowsley Hall
KNOWSLEY HALL OPEN DAYS

Tuesday 22 May. 8pm. Liverpool Hope University Chapel
SOUTH LIVERPOOL ORCHESTRA 

 

April 2012

 

Tuesday 17 April. 6.00pm. Prescot Parish Church
FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL MEETING (AGM)
All welcome to hear news & share views on Arts in Prescot & the upcoming 2012 Prescot Festival

Saturday 21 April. 7.30pm. St Helens United Reformed Church
ST HELENS CHORAL SOCIETY PRESENT
MENDELSSOHN’S ELIJAH
Tickets £10

Friday 27 April. 7.30pm. Prescot Parish Church
CONCERT: PILKINGTON CHOIR
PRESCOT FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER

Friday 27 April. 7.30pm. Huyton Suite
’70S VS ’80S SHOW
Tickets £10.50, including supper. Tel. (0151) 443-3940

 

March 2012

 

Friday 9 March. 7.30pm. St Paul’s Church
PRESCOT FESTIVAL CHEESE & WINE FUNDRAISER
QUIZ & ENTERTAINMENT 

Saturday 10 March. 7.30pm. St Helens United Reformed Church
ST. HELENS SINFONIETTA: SPRING DELIGHTS (STRINGS & FLUTES)
Tickets £12 (discounts available)

Thursday 15 March. 7.30pm. St Helens Baptist Church (Hall St)
ST HELENS GILBERT & SULLIVAN SOCIETY IN CONCERT

Saturday 17 March. 7.30pm. Huyton Suite
SOUL & MOTOWN SHOW
Tickets £10.50, including supper. Tel. (0151) 443-3940

 

February 2012

 

Sunday 5 February. 3pm. Prescot Parish Church
LOVE WENT A-RIDING
SONG RECITAL WITH SOPRANO LAURA HUDSON & FRIENDS

Tickets £6 (£4 concessions)

Thursday 16 – Saturday 18 February. 7.30pm. Rainhill Village Hall
Rainhill Garrick Society presents
84 CHARING CROSS ROAD
Stage play by James Roose-Evans, based on the book by Helene Hanff

Friday 24 February. 7.30pm. Knowsley Leisure & Culture Park
ROYAL LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA IN CONCERT
A programme of West End musical favourites to lift your spirits
Click here for tickets (£12/£10)

Saturday 25 February. 7.30pm. Huyton Suite
MICHAEL BUBLE TRIBUTE ACT
Tel. (0151) 443-3940 for tickets

Tuesday 28 February. 7.30pm. Prescot Methodist Centre
LIVERPOOL MALE VOICE CHOIR IN CONCERT
Tickets £5 available from Prescot Methodist Coffee Bar or on the door

 

January 2012

 

Thursday 12 – Sunday 15 January. 7.30pm (& 2.30pm Sat – Sun). Rainhill Village Hall
Rainhill Musical Theatre Company presents
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD
The classic panto for all the family
Tickets £6 (£5 concessions)

Tuesday 17 January. 8.15pm. Prescot Parish Church
FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL MEETING
All welcome to hear news & share views. Hot cuppa provided.

 

December 2011
Christmas in Prescot

 

Thursday 1 – Friday 2 December. 1.00pm & 7.00pm. Kirkby Civic Suite
SNOW WHITE — THE CLASSIC PANTOMIME
Tickets £6 (£5 concessions)

Saturday 3 December. 7.30pm. Prescot Parish Church
CHRISTMAS BRASS WITH SKELMERSDALE PRIZE BAND
Tickets £6, to include festive refreshments

Saturday 10 December. 7.30pm. St Cuthbert’s Church, Croxteth
PHOENIX CONCERT ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Tickets £6

Saturday 10 December. 730pm. St Helens Town Hall
ST HELENS CHORAL SOCIETY CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Tickets £10

Sunday 11 December. 3.00pm. Zion Independent Methodist Church
CAROL SERVICE

Thursday 15 December. 7.30pm. St Paul’s Church
MAYOR OF PRESCOT’S CHARITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Featuring Knowsley Youth Orchestra, Prescot Methodist Choir, Prescot Parish Church Choir & St. Mary & St. Paul’s School Choir
Tickets £4

Saturday 17 December. 7.30pm. St Helens United Reformed Church
ST. HELENS SINFONIETTA CHRISTMAS CONCERT
WITH THE NEW CROSS SINGERS
Tickets £6

Sunday 18 December
CAROL SERVICES
2pm Salvation Army, Ash Grove
4pm Prescot Methodist Church, Atherton Street
6.30pm Prescot Parish Church, Church Street

 

November 2011

 

Saturday 12 November. 7.30pm. St Helens United Reformed Church
ST. HELENS SINFONIETTA IN CONCERT
Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture & Symphony No. 4 ‘Italian’, Brahms’s Double Concerto (violin & cello)
Pre-concert talk 6.30pm by Dr Robert Howard

Saturday 12 November. 7.30pm. Knowsley Culture & Leisure Park
MAGIC: A KIND OF QUEEN
Queen tribute act, featuring Bohemian RhapsodyA Kind of Magic and other classic hits
Tickets £14 (£12 concessions + buy 10, get one free!)
Available from Knowsley Culture & Leisure Park, Halewood Leisure Centre & Kirkby Leisure Centre, or online atwww.wegottickets.com/klcp

Sunday 13 November. 3pm. Prescot Parish Church
SONGS OF REMEMBRANCE
Laura Hudson and Benjamin Weaver sing a programme that includes Britten’s Cabaret Songs and Butterworth’s A Shropshire Lad
Tickets £6 (£4 concessions) on the door

Saturday 26 November. 7.30pm. Knowsley Culture & Leisure Park
ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS
A tribute to Elvis Presley, with Lee ‘Memphis’ King and live big band
Tickets £14 (£12 concessions + buy 10, get one free!)
Available from Knowsley Culture & Leisure Park, Halewood Leisure Centre & Kirkby Leisure Centre, or online at www.wegottickets.com/klcp

 

October 2011

 

Thursday 6 – Saturday 8 October. 7.30pm. Rainhill Village Hall
Rainhill Garrick Society presents
CHARLEY’S AUNT
The classic farce by Brandon Thomas
See website for more details

Sunday 30 October. 3pm. Prescot Parish Church
AUDITIONTASTIC
Where X Factor meets the world of opera
Five professionally trained singers compete for your vote!
Tickets £6 (£4 concessions) on the door

 

September 2011

 

Friday 9 – Sunday 11 September. Prescot Parish Church, Masonic Hall & Museum
HERITAGE OPEN DAYS
More information coming soon

Sunday 11 September. 10.30am. Prescot Parish Church
PATRONAL FESTIVAL OF ST MARY
Sung Eucharist, followed by food & fun for all ages

Saturday 17 September. 7.30pm. St Helens United Reformed Church
ST. HELENS SINFONIETTA WIND ENSEMBLE
See website for full details

Saturday 17 September. 7.30pm. Whiston Town Hall
MAYOR OF WHISTON’S CHARITY PRESENTS
BARN DANCE & HOT POT SUPPER

Tickets £5  (£2.50 children)
Bring your own alcohol

Sunday 18 September. 3.00pm. Prescot Parish Church
TWILIGHT OF THE GODS
Selections from Wagner’s Ring Cycle, arranged for soprano, mezzo and piano.
Tickets £6 (£4 concessions) on the door.

Tuesday 20 September. 8.15pm. Prescot Parish Meeting Room
FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL MEETING
All welcome to hear news & share views. Hot cuppa guaranteed!

Friday 30 September. 7.30pm. Prescot Parish Church
8TH PARISH ORGAN RECITAL
WITH CHEESE AND WINE

Parish Organist Tim Hall plays what Professor Ian Tracey (Liverpool Cathedral) called “one of the finest organs in south-west Lancashire.” Joined by Laura Bonnett (flute) and Robert Howard (bassoon)
Tickets £3 on the door. Programme to include:
Mozart: Fantasia in F minor
Guilmant: Scherzo Symphonique
Mulet: Tue es Petra
Gigout: Grand Choeur Dialogue

 

August 2011

 

Sunday 7 August. 11am—5pm. Court Hey Park, Huyton
KNOWSLEY FLOWER SHOW
Official website

 

July 2011

 

Saturday 3 July . 12 noon–3.00pm . Prescot Parish Church
PARISH SUMMER FUN DAY
WITH ST HELENS CONCERT BAND
Fun for all ages. Free admission. All welcome.

Saturday 9 July. 7.30pm. St Helens Town Hall, Corporation Street, St Helens
ST. HELENS SINFONIETTA: A NIGHT AT THE OPERA
FEATURING SOPRANO LAURA HUDSON & OTHER GUEST SOLOISTS
See the official website for full details

Thursday 14 July. 7.30pm.  Venue TBA
KNOWSLEY YOUTH ORCHESTRA & MUSIC GROUPS
SUMMER CONCERT

Tuesday 19 July. 8.15pm. Prescot Parish Meeting Room
FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL
POST-FESTIVAL MEETING
All welcome to hear news & share views. A hot cuppa guaranteed.

Friday 15 July – Friday 9 September. Prescot Library
2011 PRESCOT FESTIVAL RETROSPECTIVE
See website for opening times

Saturday 16 July 12—4pm. Millbrook Park, Kirkby
KIRKBY COMMUNITY FESTIVAL

 

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