2013

CHRISTMAS AT ST NIC'S

Saturday 7th December 19.30 in St Nicolas' and St Mary's School
Quiz Night

Can you meet the challenge of the Quiz Queens?
Or just enjoy the fish and chips!

Saturday 23rd November 19.30
"A Sussex Christmas"


Following last year's very successful concert, we are delighted to announce that Cotillion are returning to lead us into the Christmas season
with an evening of folk music, song and verse. As those who attended the previous concert will know,
the group, consisting of three members who sing and play various instruments, and a narrator, create a superb atmosphere
with catchy songs and rhythms spiced with humour.
Doors open 7.00 pm.  Snacks and refreshments available
If you missed last year's event be sure to put the date in your diary and get your ticket as soon as possible from the outlets below
Tickets £5 from: St Nicolas’ church after Sunday services
Also from: Day Lewis Chemist 10 Brunswick Road, Bookworms 4 High Street and The Red Lion Inn Old Shoreham
All proceeds to the Friends of St Nicolas who maintain the fabric of our beautiful historic church.

Saturday 9th November 19.30 in the Church
"A Princess in Shoreham"
   
The amount of local interest in the famous actress and Russian Princess buried in Saint Nicolas' churchyard
meant that the first presentation about her dramatic life sold out very quickly.
This is another chance to see the audio visual presentation which throws a vivid light on the life and times of Lydia Yavorska, Princess Bariatinsky.
After introducing many famous Russian playwrights to the London stage,and supporting the Suffragette movement,
she returned to Russia where she experienced the turbulent times of the Bolshevik revolution,in adventures which read like a true-life version of Dr Zhivago.
Doors open 7.00 pm. Come early to see the exhibition. Snacks and refreshments available.
Space is limited and tickets are selling fast, so don't delay.
Tickets £3 available from: St Nicolas’ church after Sunday services
Also from: Day Lewis Chemist 10 Brunswick Road, Bookworms 4 High Street and The Red Lion Inn Old Shoreham
All proceeds to the Friends of St Nicolas who maintain the fabric of our beautiful historic church.

Saturday 19th October 19.30
"Accordions at St Nics - 2"

Last year Ian and Helen Swyer organised a concert which brought together top musicians from many parts of the country,
all giving their services freely to help the St Nicolas' Roof Fund.
It was extremely successful with a great atmosphere in the church as the audience swayed along to the rhythm and unique sounds
of instruments playing a wide range of catchy music in different styles and moods.
Those who were there wanted more, and those who weren't, wanted a chance to see what they had heard so much about,
and we are pleased to announce that Ian and Helen have agreed to arrange an all-new programme for 2013.
All proceeds to the Friends of St Nicolas

Saturday 14th September 19.30 in the Church
SOLD OUT - REPEAT PLANNED FOR SATURDAY 9th NOVEMBER
"A Princess in Shoreham"

Many of you will be aware that a famous actress and Russian Princess is buried in Saint Nicolas' churchyard but how much do you know about her dramatic life?
In association with the Heritage Open Day, an audio visual presentation will be premiered in St Nicolas' Church
which throws a vivid light on the life and times of Lydia Yavorska, Princess Bariatinsky.After introducing many famous Russian playwrights to the London stage,
and supporting the Suffragette movement, she returned to Russia where she experienced the turbulent times of the Bolshevik revolution,
in adventures which read like a true-life version of Dr Zhivago.
Doors open 7.00 pm.  Snacks and refreshments available.
Come early to see the exhibition and Lydia’s impressive monument
All proceeds to the Friends of St Nicolas.

Saturday 14th September 10.00-16.00


Ride and Stride/Heritage Open Day
If you've never taken part in the Ride and Stride event click on the link to find out how you can be sponsored to travel around several historic churches.
It coincides with a Heritage Open Day, and you can click on the other link for details of the full national programme,
or just come along to see the displays and guided tours at St Nicolas' to find out more about your own beautiful ancient church.

Saturday 20th July 14.00-16.30 in and around the Church
Flower Festival and Fete

We were blessed with dry sunny weather for the fête which meant that most events could take place in the church grounds.
It was good to see so many people sitting enjoying cream teas, cakes and ice creams while listening to the catchy rhythms of the Rude Mechanicals
or watching the Morris dancing provided by the Old Shoreham Buccaneers. A couple of brave souls even tried their hand (feet?) at one of the dances
and their efforts, thanks to the careful tuition provided, earned them an enthusiastic round of applause.
Meanwhile the children were decorating cupcakes and gingerbread men or inspecting the toy stall
while their parents looked for bargains among the books, plants and bric-a-brac on sale.
Others retreated to the cool interior of the church to survey the superb flower arrangements
or to sit and watch a rolling slideshow depicting the events in the life of the church over the last year.
The fête was also the occasion for the launch of the new St Nicolas’ cookery book,
eaturing favourite recipes contributed by many parishioners. The books moved off the stall very quickly
with many advance orders having been placed, so anyone who would like a copy is advised to contact Len Batten as quickly as possible.
It was an extremely successful day with well over £1000 being raised.
Thanks are due to all those who helped with the setting up and running of the stalls and also the musicians and dancers whose performances added so much to the atmosphere.

Saturday 18th May 9.30-12.00 at the Church
Plant Sale

Take the opportunity to stock your flower beds and veg patch!

Saturday 4th May
Beating the Bounds

Get to know your parish! Join us for a wonderful guided walk through fields,
over hills and along the riverbank, following the boundaries of our beautiful parish.
The route is divided into stages, so you can walk part or all of it as you wish.
A support vehicle will be on hand at each stage to provide snacks and drinks – or a lift to or from the start.

Saturday 11th May 19.30 in the Church
Folk @ St Nic's 3

We are delighted to announce that, following two sell out concerts in previous years, the Rude Mechanicals are returning to entertain us.
An all-new programme is in preparation but will include a varied mix of folk tunes and special arrangements, done in inimitable Rude Mechanicals style.
Doors open 7.00 pm.  Snacks and refreshments available,
Admission by advance ticket price £4, available from St Nicolas' church after Sunday services,
from the Red Lion Inn Old Shoreham (opposite the church),
Day Lewis Chemists, 10 Brunswick Road (opposite the Post Office)
and Bookworms, 4 High Street (opposite the footbridge).

Thursday 11th April 19.30
Musicke in a Mediæval Church
by the Pastores Ensemble

A truly wonderful experience: hearing early music performed on authentic instruments
in the perfect setting of our beautiful ancient church.
The programme included the world premiere of a brand new 'mediæval' piece
"In Nomine for St Nicolas".
Our thanks to the Pastores Ensemble for a delightful evening which raised £200 for the Friends of St Nicolas'

Saturday 2nd March 18.30-21.30 at St Nicolas' and St Mary's School
Skittles Evening

This was a great evening which provided fun for all ages from the young to the young at heart.
We were introduced to interesting techniques, such as bowling with either hand, with eyes closed or even backwards!
Everyone enjoyed the hot dogs and refreshments provided by the dedicated team of helpers, and the event raised £274 for the friends of Saint Nicolas.