Dereham church to host Friday lunchtime organ concerts

The events will take place in St Nicholas Church, Dereham, and start at 1pm.

They will feature a range of well-known organists playing a varied repertoire.

The first concert, on June 6, will see Matthew Bond, the organist of North Walsham Parish Church, performing pieces by Bach and others, with a few fun additions.

Michael Stoddart, the interim assistant organist at Norwich Cathedral, will perform on June 13.

The church's own organist, Richard Bower, is scheduled to perform on June 20.

Richard Bower will be performing (Image: Supplied) His programme will include lively music by Bach, SS Wesley, Bossi, Ketèlbey, and Vierne.

The series will conclude on June 27 with a performance by D'Arcy Trinkwon, an internationally acclaimed organist known for his exciting and flamboyant performances.

All the performances are free to attend, and there will also be a big screen in the church for those who want to get a closer look at the performers.

The concerts are also supporting a good cause, with a retiring collection being held at each event.

After covering costs, the proceeds will go to St Nicholas Church's "Need for a Toilet" fund.

The concerts aim to provide an enjoyable and light-hearted experience for all attendees.

Sandwich lunches and refreshments will be available from 12.15pm, 45 minutes before the concerts begin.

Mr Bond, who will kick off the series, began learning the organ in 2000 and has since become the organist of St Nicholas, North Walsham, as well as one of the organists at Cromer Crematorium.

He is also the piano accompanist for several local choirs.

More information about the concerts can be found on the Dereham district team ministry website, or by contacting Richard Bower on 07826 565198.