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SUMMARY:Tapestry - A Free Afternoon Recital
DESCRIPTION:Saxophonist Samuel Beddard and pianist Jo Foote weave together folk stories through a rich programme of music from across the globe\, exploring a variety of cultural voices. Every concert is unique\, taking audiences on a one-of-a-kind historical globe-trotting adventure through music. \nHailed as a “tour de force of saxophone playing” and praised for “tone like that of a songbird”\, British saxophonist Samuel Beddard is a versatile and knowledgeable performer\, arranger\, and educator. \nFollowing his soloistic debut at Leicester’s De Montfort Hall in 2024\, Samuel went on to curate Saxophony\, celebrating the musicians of his formative years in an acclaimed one-off concert. Samuel’s debut recital project\, What Shapes A Soul?\, is currently touring across the UK at over twenty venues throughout 2025 and 2026 alongside pianist Jo Foote\, culminating in a debut album recording at the famed Hammerwood Park. \nSamuel has premiered works by composers Steve Marshall\, Steven Banks\, Alastair Penman\, Mick Foster\, André Faria Serra and Lucy Holmes\, and in collaboration with choreographers from the London Contemporary Dance School at The Place Theatre. \nSamuel was appointed Director of Music of Christ Church\, Waltham Cross in 2025\, and has since founded their monthly lunchtime concert series\, bimonthly evening concerts\, and their summer music festival. \nHe holds the position of Chairman of the Broxbourne Arts Forum\, overseeing the borough’s arts programme. Samuel also has a residency at St Augustine’s Church\, Broxbourne\, co-directing their Respite services and founding their organ scholarship scheme. \nAs an arranger\, Samuel has written for international soloist Jess Gillam\, conductor John Harle\, the Guildhall Saxophone Ensemble\, Trinity Laban Saxophone Choir\, Phoenix Saxophone Orchestra\, Benslow Saxophone Course\, the Bauhaus Band\, and the Leicestershire Schools Music. He also works as an arranger for Jenni Watson. \nSamuel has performed with ensembles including the Guildhall Saxophone Orchestra\, the Bauhaus Band\, Street Orchestra Live\, the Royal Marine Band Service\, and the RAF Squadronaires. \nHe is a passionate educator\, working for Junior Guildhall and the Leicestershire Schools Music Service. \n  \nJo Foote was born in Lancashire\, and studied piano\, recorders and flute from the age of 6. She went on to study music at Manchester University\, specialising in piano performance and accompanying. \nAfter moving to Rugby 19 years ago\, Jo has been involved with many aspects of the local music scene\, including repetiteur work with operatic and choral societies\, directing music for local theatre productions\, and working with young people through the local music service\, schools and St Andrew’s Parish Church. \nShe performs and accompanies regularly in the local area\, and is currently chair of the long-standing Rugby Musical Union. Jo also sings alto in Sine Nomine Choir\, and is the founder of Rugbylele\, Rugby’s premier ukulele band. \nShe has a busy freelance piano teaching practice and is a lecturer in performing arts at Warwickshire College. \nsamuelbeddard.co.uk
URL:https://www.selbyabbey.org.uk/event/tapestry-a-free-afternoon-recital/
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SUMMARY:Palm Sunday Eucharist
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the Clergy and Selby Abbey Choir for Palm Sunday \nPalm Sunday\, is a major Christian feast that commemorates Jesus’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem\, initiating Holy Week.  It marks the final Sunday of Lent\, celebrated with processions\, the blessing of palm fronds or branches (symbolizing peace and victory)\, and readings of the Passion.
URL:https://www.selbyabbey.org.uk/event/palm-sunday-eucharist-2/
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SUMMARY:Maundy Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Maundy Thursday – 2nd April \n7.30pm Sung Eucharist (with the Choir) \nThe service focusses on the Last Supper and includes of Renewal of Christian Discipleship. It is followed by the ‘stripping of the altars’ and other church furnishing\, leaving the Abbey as bare and unadorned as possible in preparation for Good Friday\, and the opportunity for people to stay for a quiet prayer vigil until 10pm if they wish. \n 
URL:https://www.selbyabbey.org.uk/event/maundy-thursday-2/
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SUMMARY:Good Friday - Churches Together in Selby - Walk of Witness
DESCRIPTION:Good Friday – 26th March \n11.30am Churches Together in Selby Walk of Witness. Meet at Portholme Church.Finishes with a short act of worship outside the Abbey and soup inside.
URL:https://www.selbyabbey.org.uk/event/good-friday-churches-together-in-selby-walk-of-witness-2/
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SUMMARY:Good Friday - Proclamation of the Cross
DESCRIPTION:1.30pm Proclamation of the Cross (with the Choir) \nA service focussing on the Crucifixion including prayer and thanksgiving before the Cross. \n 
URL:https://www.selbyabbey.org.uk/event/good-friday-proclamation-of-the-cross-2/
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SUMMARY:Service of Light & Easter Vigil
DESCRIPTION:Easter Eve – 27th March \n6.30pm Service of Light and Easter Vigil (with the Choir) \nBeginning with the lighting of the new Paschal Candle; readings from scripture then lead us to the Good News of the Resurrection as we celebrate the first Eucharist of Easter 2026 with our Risen Lord. \n 
URL:https://www.selbyabbey.org.uk/event/service-of-light-easter-vigil/
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SUMMARY:Easter Sunday - Sung Eucharist with the Abbey Choir
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URL:https://www.selbyabbey.org.uk/event/easter-sunday-sung-eucharist-with-the-abbey-choir-2/
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SUMMARY:The Drifters at Selby Abbey
DESCRIPTION:EVENT INFORMATION\n\nFor the first time ever\, see The Drifters in the magical and remarkable setting of Selby Abbey\, lit by hundreds of candles! \n Join us on Saturday 5th June 2027 to be part of this special event and experience the wonder of The Drifters by Candlelight as they perform all of their classic hits including – Saturday Night at the Movies\, You’re More Than A Number\, Come on Over to My Place\, Under the Boardwalk and many more! \nThe Drifters have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, chosen to perform for the President of the United States and listed among the Greatest Artists of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine. \n\nTickets are now available by clicking on this link – https://www.gigantic.com/the-drifters-tickets/selby-selby-abbey/2027-06-05-18-45 \nDoors open – 18:45 \nThere will be a licensed bar at this event.  Payment can be made by cash or card.
URL:https://www.selbyabbey.org.uk/event/the-drifters-at-selby-abbey/
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