FORTHCOMING
FUNDRAISING EVENTS & NEWS 2008
Clarissa Dickson-Wright "Spilling The Beans"
Clarissa Dickson Wright – Spilling the Beans
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Two of the raffle prizes -
Clarissa’s recent book “Spilling the Beans” and a cake created and donated by Gemma McFarlane www.icedgemcakes.co.uk
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Mrs. Phyllida Stewart-Roberts OBE, Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex, Clarissa Dickson Wright, Kathy Gore receiving cheque for £800 from Cllr. Mrs. Chantal Wilson, Chairman of Wealden District Council. |
One of the nation’s favourite cooks and fiery countryside campaigner Clarissa Dickson-Wright came to Ashdown House School in April and, seated in a large, comfortable velvet wing-chair, “spilled the beans” about the cooking and encounters of her very full life in Sussex. Relaxed and obviously at ease in front of a ‘home’ crowd, she gleefully recounted tales of her adventurous and eventful life, regularly throwing in numerous outrageous stories about MPs and celebrities with obvious mischievous delight, to the great enjoyment of the audience. Guests queued at the end of the evening for copies of her recent book “Spilling the Beans”.
The evening raised £5,500 for the Friends of East Sussex Hospices and we are grateful to Robert Taylor, the Headmaster, Martin Stringer, the Bursar, and the Trustees of Ashdown House School for letting us use the school for the event. Before the talk Eifion Davies, the school chef, produced a delicious meal in the school dining room.
Penny Malloy and Patti Whitaker selling the raffle spoons
Earlier in the evening Cllr. Mrs. Chantal Wilson, Chairman of Wealden District Council, presented the charity with a cheque for £800 which was raised at her Chairman’s Reception.
Pashley Manor Concert
– An Evening of Music and Laughter –
Saturday 19 July 2008
To download Ticket Application Form click HERE
Tickets £65 (£50 if aged under 25 years) includes interval champagne
For further details about the evening and performers for the 2008 concert click HERE
Our
fourth concert in the beautiful setting of the award winning
Pashley Manor Gardens near Ticehurst, East Sussex will
follow the tried and tested format of the previous three,
which were resoundingly successful, raising a cumulative
total of £205,000 for the Friends of East Sussex
Hospices as well as providing an enjoyable evening of
entertainment.
A
celebrity will compère the evening in the same
way as Julian Fellowes, Sir Donald Sinden and Ben Elton
so brilliantly took on this role in our previous concerts.
The evening will feature an impressive line-up of top
musical performers led by international soprano Kathryn
Harries, who is acclaimed world-wide as one of today's
great singing actresses. The artists will include established
names from the world of opera and celebrated instrumentalists
and the programme will consist of light opera, West End
Musical numbers and comedy.
Pashley
Manor is a Grade 1 listed manor house built
in 1543 set in award winning gardens with stunning views
over the surrounding countryside. Guests to this black-tie
event are invited to picnic in the gardens prior to the
performance, which will take place in a marquee, and to
enjoy a glass of champagne in the interval.
About the evening
Guests to this evening of music and laughter are invited to picnic from 5.00pm in the
splendid gardens of Pashley Manor with their stunning views over the surrounding countryside prior to the performance.
The concert will take place in a marquee at 7.30pm where our cast will take you on a musical journey. This will include popular highlights from grand opera and West End musicals and virtuoso performances by celebrated instrumentalists - from Broadway to Beethoven and Sondheim to Strauss. This is certain to be an evening to remember.
There will be a 30 minute champagne interval and a raffle with some fabulous prizes.
Carriages 10.00pm – Black Tie
For further information telephone Jack or Kathy Gore on 01825 890494 or email foesh@framfield.com
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sponsorship and advertising opportunities please click
here
The Performers
Kathryn Harries
the internationally renowned soprano and organiser of the evening's programme has had a very busy year since Pashley 2007 with operatic and concert engagements in the UK, USA, Holland and Germany. Her reputation as one of the world's finest singing actresses continues to grow and she is very much looking forward to returning to Pashley.
Victoria Joyce
made such a sensational appearance at Pashley last summer that we simply had to invite her back. With her film star good looks, engaging personality and stunning soprano voice, Victoria is in enormous demand and has enjoyed great success in the UK and Europe over the last twelve months.
Robert Poulton
is one of the UK's most popular baritones and since his last appearance at Pashley two years ago, has been immensely busy singing some of the greatest roles in opera to wide critical acclaim. With his mellifluous voice, great talents as an actor and a wicked sense of humour, Robert is in constant demand in the UK and on the Continent.
Angela Livingstone
is regarded as one of the world's great coaches by many of opera's most successful artists including the great Bryn Terfel. A superb accompanist, Angela regularly plays for a stellar line up of singers and instrumentalists and she returns to Pashley this year by popular demand.
Melissa Forshaw
is a violinist of exceptional quality and ability. After training at the prestigious Julliard School in New York, Melissa became Deputy Concert Master of the orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden at the tender age of twenty five. Melissa has a unique beauty of sound which, allied to her brilliance and virtuosity, makes her one of the most exciting young talents in the world today.
Aquarelle Guitar Quartet
These four gifted young men have been creating quite a stir in the world of classical music. After making 'one of the most interesting and professional debuts for many years' according to Classical Guitar Magazine, this dynamic and innovative ensemble is developing a great reputation for the quality of their programming and playing.
We are delighted to welcome them to Pashley 2008.
Updated: April 26, 2008
Bridge Supper at Glyndebourne – Monday 3rd November
This
will be our third Bridge Supper at Glyndebourne by kind
permission of Mr. Gus Christie.
Details to follow
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Christmas
Fair at The Norfolk Pavilion, South of England Showground,
Ardingly Wednesday 3rd December
This
will be our 14th Christmas Fair -10am to 3pm on Wednesday
3 December 2008.
Ample parking and with light refreshments and lunches
available it is a great place to meet friends.
There will also be festive flower arranging demonstrations
throughout the day by Elsie Chapman.
If
you are unable to attend an event, but would like to make
a donation, please visit our DONATIONS
page - many thanks
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