Sally Churchward

Music at St Mary’s Church, Twyford

A historic church near Winchester has established itself as a centre for high quality music events. St Mary’s Church in Twyford started putting on shows in 2022 and among the artists who have already performed are Mary Gauthier, Plainsong, The Delines and blues maestro Aynsley Lister. The purpose of...

Winchester Poetry Festival returns next month

Winchester will soon be singing with poetry as established and up-and-coming poets visit the historic city to share their words at Winchester Poetry Festival 2023. The programme promises a celebration of language for the well-versed and the poetry-curious alike. Winchester Poetry Festival has built a reputation over the past...

Photos: Southampton International Boat Show

Words and photos by Mike Daish. On Monday I visited the Southampton boat show. As soon as I stepped out of my front door, the heavens opened, and I did wonder if it was wise to be going. I got a little damp, but luck was on my side,...

Blue Apple Theatre appoints two new trustees

Image Blue Apple Theatre production of Animal Farm Blue Apple Theatre, a leading UK theatre company for learning disabled performers, has appointed two new trustees: Lucy Tomlinson  and Emma Taylor. Both are strong advocates for diversity and inclusion in the arts and committed to helping Blue Apple Theatre reach...

Southampton listings 19 – 25 September

This week Southampton sees the continuation of the Southampton International Boat Show and Music in the City, with musicians giving up their time to perform for free at a variety of venues across the city. Other live music sees Ferocious Dog bringing their own vibrant brand of Celtic-folk infused...