‘Fun with the Tudors’ and a harp concert in Steyning Parish Church
Wednesday 23rd November
More than 40 children had ‘Fun with the Tudors’ including tudor-themed games, craft activities, dressing up and dancing to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the 16th century carved oak screen in Steyning Parish Church.
King Henry VIII (aka Steyning’s John Tolputt, in full costume) presided over the October event.
Earlier that month, a fabulous concert from the four-harp ensemble, ‘Glissando’, played to a 100-strong audience.
The programme included the premiere of ‘Catalina Suite’, by Alex Rider and inspired by the Tudor screen, which was seemingly made to mark the marriage of Catherine of Aragon (the ‘Catalina’ in the title) to King Henry VIII.
Music was interspersed with readings by John Tolputt and Wendy Francis evoking the 16th century and explaining the screen’s tumultuous history.
The Friends of Steyning Parish Church organise events around the year; they are a community organisation comprising people from across the community of Steyning and beyond, whether church goers or not.
New members welcome; membership free.
The children’s event was held with the support of Fulham Palace and the Steyning Museum.
On 15th December, the Hanover Band and Chorus will perform the Messiah. https://steyningparishchurch.org/friends-events/