Members' Events

These events are organised by ACG members, not by the ACG itself.
All events are in the UK unless otherwise specified.

21 June - 8 November 2008 Prom Praise Regional Tour

NOEL TREDINNICK & ALL SOULS ORCHESTRA

In honour of Keith & Kristyn Getty, who are visiting from the USA, and inspired by his own recent trip to the States, Noel has chosen a new programme of music with a distinctly transatlantic feel for 2008 Prom Praise. Bernstein’s West Side Story, Aaron Copeland’s Hoe Down, Elgar’s Pomp & Circumstance, Hubert Parry’s I Was Glad.

Featured soprano Margaret Ferguson will include pieces from Carmen Jones and Child In Our Time, whilst Keith & Kristyn will bring their own set of songs including In Christ Alone, There is a higher throne, and Love of God.

For full details see:- www.allsoulsorchestra.org

12 - 14 September 2008 Hertfordshire

SHAN STEPHENS - CAFÉ CREDO - STORY RETREAT

A special story retreat weekend entitled Story as Gift and Adventure will be held by Café Credo at Spring Meadow Farm, Whelpley Hill, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2SX.

For further details please contact Neil Ruckman seeds30@aol.com or visit www.cafecredo.org.uk and feel free to sign up and join in the pilgrimage of Story as Gift and Adventure.

24 - 25 October 2008 Hampshire

ENGLISH L’ABRI - 2008 Film Festival

Venue: Greatham Village Hall & The Manor House, Greatham

Twenty-four Frames per Second 2008 is a weekend of film, lectures and discussion presented by English L’Abri. Dutch film-maker Jaap van Heusden will be the festival’s special guest. Jaap is both a script writer and director and he will be showing his latest film, which has been screened on national TV in Holland.

He will also discuss and answer questions on the process of making this film and lead a film maker’s view of Wim Wender’s Paris Texas.

Do book early, as places go quickly.

Entry to films, lectures and discussions is free, but you need to register and pay if you want meals and accommodation. Registration forms are available from the ACG office.

Friday 24th October

Saturday 25th October

There will also be a children’s film festival for 8-12 year olds at the Manor House on Saturday. Please email merranpaul@englishlabri.org for further details.

11-12 November 2008 Switzerland

CONTEMPORARY INDIAN ART - A two day conference

Venue: Wolfsberg Conference Centre, Ermatingen, Switzerland

UBS Arts Forum is staging a two day conference at Wolfsberg in Switzerland. Details are still being finalised, but if you are interested in attending then please contact ACG member Professor Prabhu Guptara, Prabhu.guptara@ubs.com. The event is being organised by one of Prabhu’s colleagues, but he writes that the best way for ACG members to get an invitation is via him.

20th November - 2nd December 2008 Rottingdean Brighton Sussex

Sea Breezes

Sun, sea & surf, Sail, wind & waves, Windmills, piers & beach huts plus Mathematical ideas, origami structures & free machine embroidery landscapes by Louise Mabbs

Venue: The Grange Art Gallery, The Green, Rottingdean, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 7HA

Time: Monday to Saturday: 10am - 4pm, Sunday 2 - 4pm

Cost: Free

Further details: louise.mabbs.textiles@btinternet.com

See also: www.louisemabbs.co.uk      www.christianartists.org

Please note that the ACG is not running the events advertised here but publicises them as a way of supporting our members.  If you plan to attend, please contact the individuals direct so that you can be informed of any changes.