George Herbert in Bemerton Group - Events
George Herbert’s life and work is rich and varied. Since 2002, the George Herbert in Bemerton Group has produced a range of events to appeal to a wide audience, a tradition that continues with this year's programme.
2013 Season
Our programme for the 2013 season includes the following events:
Thursday 6 June and Friday 7 June:
The Group is supporting the Salisbury International Arts Festival’s
George Herbert Walk - conducted walks across the water meadows from Salisbury Cathedral to St. Andrew’s Church, Lower Bemerton. Led by John Cox, with Jay Battle,
Alec Roth and
Sally Bradshaw. Followed by refreshments in a local garden.
Meet at 10.20 a.m. - start point to be confirmed when booking. £7.50 including light refreshments. Booking Essential – Festival Box Office 0845 241 9651.
'A Man That Looks on Glass' – with the Rt Rev
Nicholas Holtam (Bishop of Salisbury)
Followed by wine in a local garden.
Tuesday 16 July, 6.30 p.m. in St. Andrew’s Church, Lower Bemerton:
'Church-Musick' – An illustrated discourse on parish church music in George Herbert’s time, with
Simon Jackson and
Barry Ferguson. Followed by wine in a local riverside garden.
Tuesday 10 September at 10.00 a.m. in Belvedere House, Lower Bemerton:
A Poetry Workshop - led by members of the Group. Facilities available for those wishing to bring a picnic lunch.
Booking
Due to space limitations, we do ask those wishing to attend to book in advance - please send an email to ghbgroup@georgeherbert.org.uk stating the event(s) and number of places required, together with a telephone number for confirmation. We make no charge for admission to our events; however there is a retiring collection.
