Friends of St Mary's
NEXT EVENT - watch this space for news of our Friends' Spring 2020 Event
The Friend of St Mary's 2019 John Scott Lecture
Saturday, 21st September, 2019.
Thank you to Andrew Penny, Musical Director of HPO, for a very interesting lecture.
A History of the Hull Philharmonic Orchestra by Andrew Penny MBE
In the second FoSM annual John Scott Lecture this September Andrew Penny gave an illustrated talk on the history of Hull’s own orchestra from its founding in 1882 through its centenary to the present day. Andrew is the longest serving Musical Director of the HPO. He used archive illustrations and recordings to give an interesting and entertaining lecture attended by around 35 Friends and guests.
The lecture was followed by wine and nibbles.
Andrew also kindly donated a pair of tickets to HPO's forthcoming concert 'Elgar and Stravinsky' at 19.30 on Saturday, 30th November, 2019, at Hull City Hall, for a raffle.
Thank you to all who attended.
Event and membership enquiries to: Email friends@stmaryslowgate.co.uk. Tel: 01482 323147
Notice of the Annual General Meeting of the Friends of St Mary’s, Lowgate, Hull
Saturday, 21st September, 2019. Start 2pm. Finish 3pm.
To be held in the Lady Chapel, St Mary’s Lowgate
AGENDA
1. Welcome, register of attending members and apologies for absence
2. Introduction of Committee members
3. Report on events and work (chairman's report)
4. Plans for the future
5. Treasurer’s Report
6. Questions from the floor
7. Election of Officers
Chairman
Secretary
Treasurer
Events officer
Newsletter editor
Other committee members
8. Any other business
9. Date for first meeting of new committee to be agreed
10. Details taken for any new members and payments for the new year.
Please note that toilets will not be available.
AGM and membership enquiries to: Email friends@stmaryslowgate.co.uk. Tel: 01482 323147
A History of the Hull Philharmonic Orchestra by Andrew Penny MBE
In the second FoSM annual John Scott Lecture this September Andrew Penny gave an illustrated talk on the history of Hull’s own orchestra from its founding in 1882 through its centenary to the present day. Andrew is the longest serving Musical Director of the HPO. He used archive illustrations and recordings to give an interesting and entertaining lecture attended by around 35 Friends and guests.
The lecture was followed by wine and nibbles.
Andrew also kindly donated a pair of tickets to HPO's forthcoming concert 'Elgar and Stravinsky' at 19.30 on Saturday, 30th November, 2019, at Hull City Hall, for a raffle.
Thank you to all who attended.
Event and membership enquiries to: Email friends@stmaryslowgate.co.uk. Tel: 01482 323147
Notice of the Annual General Meeting of the Friends of St Mary’s, Lowgate, Hull
Saturday, 21st September, 2019. Start 2pm. Finish 3pm.
To be held in the Lady Chapel, St Mary’s Lowgate
AGENDA
1. Welcome, register of attending members and apologies for absence
2. Introduction of Committee members
3. Report on events and work (chairman's report)
4. Plans for the future
5. Treasurer’s Report
6. Questions from the floor
7. Election of Officers
Chairman
Secretary
Treasurer
Events officer
Newsletter editor
Other committee members
8. Any other business
9. Date for first meeting of new committee to be agreed
10. Details taken for any new members and payments for the new year.
Please note that toilets will not be available.
AGM and membership enquiries to: Email friends@stmaryslowgate.co.uk. Tel: 01482 323147
Beverley Minster Visit
Thank you to all who joined us for a visit to Beverley Minster on Saturday, 16th March, 2019.
Beverley Minster has been a place of prayer for over 1300 years. Our experienced and knowledgeable guide Sam Calvert showed us the Saxon sanctuary chair, the Norman font and described the history of the present Gothic church - the place where the remains of Saint John of Beverley are buried. He also recounted how, during a career with the Post Office, in the late 70s/early 80s his office window view was of our own St Mary's the Virgin, Lowgate, and he watched kestrels nesting on the church roof.
Some of us also took an optional roof tour, climbing 113 steps to see amazing things normally hidden from public view. We had excellent views through the rose windows and down into the nave and the two excellent guides showed us the human-powered lifting crane and the medieval wooden structure supporting the lead roof.
After the visit we retired to Grade 2* listed, Monk’s Walk Inn, which dates back to the 13th Century, on Highgate - one of Beverley's oldest roads, for lunch where we enjoyed a choice of four very good homemade soups, locally produced pork pies, wedges and hot pork sandwiches.
Beverley Minster has been a place of prayer for over 1300 years. Our experienced and knowledgeable guide Sam Calvert showed us the Saxon sanctuary chair, the Norman font and described the history of the present Gothic church - the place where the remains of Saint John of Beverley are buried. He also recounted how, during a career with the Post Office, in the late 70s/early 80s his office window view was of our own St Mary's the Virgin, Lowgate, and he watched kestrels nesting on the church roof.
Some of us also took an optional roof tour, climbing 113 steps to see amazing things normally hidden from public view. We had excellent views through the rose windows and down into the nave and the two excellent guides showed us the human-powered lifting crane and the medieval wooden structure supporting the lead roof.
After the visit we retired to Grade 2* listed, Monk’s Walk Inn, which dates back to the 13th Century, on Highgate - one of Beverley's oldest roads, for lunch where we enjoyed a choice of four very good homemade soups, locally produced pork pies, wedges and hot pork sandwiches.
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Friends of St Mary’s, Lowgate, Hull
September Friends Gathering
Saturday, 8th September, 2018
The Chantry Chapels of St Mary’s
Thanks to everyone who joined the Friends of St Mary’s on Saturday 8th September for our gathering.
Especial thanks to our Patron Andrew Penny MBE for welcoming everyone, to Father John for his words about the St Mary’s HLF bid and, mostly particularly, to Dr Judith Preston Anderson for her well researched and fascinating talk ‘The Chantry Chapels of St Mary’s’.
Also, thank you to the team who kindly provided delicious sandwiches, cakes and tea and coffee and who cleared away at the finish.
It was great to see new faces at this event and to welcome a number of new members.
Watch out for details of our next event to be announced soon.
September Friends Gathering
Saturday, 8th September, 2018
The Chantry Chapels of St Mary’s
Thanks to everyone who joined the Friends of St Mary’s on Saturday 8th September for our gathering.
Especial thanks to our Patron Andrew Penny MBE for welcoming everyone, to Father John for his words about the St Mary’s HLF bid and, mostly particularly, to Dr Judith Preston Anderson for her well researched and fascinating talk ‘The Chantry Chapels of St Mary’s’.
Also, thank you to the team who kindly provided delicious sandwiches, cakes and tea and coffee and who cleared away at the finish.
It was great to see new faces at this event and to welcome a number of new members.
Watch out for details of our next event to be announced soon.
Dr Judith Preston Anderson gave a talk
'The Chantry Chapels of St Mary's'.
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One of St Mary's two chantry chapels was dedicated to St Anne Today, this painting of St Anne can be seen in St Mary's Lady Chapel.
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August 2018
Friends of St Mary’s Lowgate
St Mary’s Lowgate needs your help. We invite you to become a ‘Friend’ to this remarkable place. Your support, whether by taking an active interest, by making a financial contribution, by helping in kind or simply by joining us, will be very welcome.
The purposes of FoSM are:
* To help preserve the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Lowgate, Hull, as a prayerful and pastoral presence in the City of Hull, serving the City and beyond.
* To support the preservation of the building through raising funds for maintenance, repair, restoration and improvement.
* To unite those throughout the world who wish to be associated with this historic building and whose love of St Mary’s Lowgate inspires them to help preserve it for future generations.
* To provide a contact with this special building through a FoSM newsletter, annual report, annual general meeting and events, including socials, talks and concerts.
Key amongst these objectives is the contribution the FoSM can make to helping St Mary’s Lowgate’s raise £1.2 million for the restoration and re-ordering of the interior to make it fit to fulfil its role as a parish church and to play an extended community role, so safeguarding the future of this historically and architecturally important building.
The amount you give to join the FoSM is at your discretion but a suggested minimum annual donation is £10 per person. To join please visit the church and pick up a Friends of St Mary's leaflet with application slip or contact us by email, post or telephone as shown below.
We do hope you can join us.
Dr Colin Heywood,
The Honorary Secretary, Friends of St Mary’s
St Mary’s Parish Church, Lowgate, HULL HU1 1EJ
T: 01482 618199 E: friends@stmaryslowgate.org.uk
Patron: Andrew J. Penny MBE
Friends of St Mary’s Lowgate
St Mary’s Lowgate needs your help. We invite you to become a ‘Friend’ to this remarkable place. Your support, whether by taking an active interest, by making a financial contribution, by helping in kind or simply by joining us, will be very welcome.
The purposes of FoSM are:
* To help preserve the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Lowgate, Hull, as a prayerful and pastoral presence in the City of Hull, serving the City and beyond.
* To support the preservation of the building through raising funds for maintenance, repair, restoration and improvement.
* To unite those throughout the world who wish to be associated with this historic building and whose love of St Mary’s Lowgate inspires them to help preserve it for future generations.
* To provide a contact with this special building through a FoSM newsletter, annual report, annual general meeting and events, including socials, talks and concerts.
Key amongst these objectives is the contribution the FoSM can make to helping St Mary’s Lowgate’s raise £1.2 million for the restoration and re-ordering of the interior to make it fit to fulfil its role as a parish church and to play an extended community role, so safeguarding the future of this historically and architecturally important building.
The amount you give to join the FoSM is at your discretion but a suggested minimum annual donation is £10 per person. To join please visit the church and pick up a Friends of St Mary's leaflet with application slip or contact us by email, post or telephone as shown below.
We do hope you can join us.
Dr Colin Heywood,
The Honorary Secretary, Friends of St Mary’s
St Mary’s Parish Church, Lowgate, HULL HU1 1EJ
T: 01482 618199 E: friends@stmaryslowgate.org.uk
Patron: Andrew J. Penny MBE
