St Helens Organ Society

 


VENUEPROGRAMME CONTACT INFORMATION

 

The St. Helens Organ Society, which was formed in 1989, consists of good-natured people who all have three things in common:-

  • They like to hear the sound of the electronic organ and associated keyboard instruments played by professional musicians

  • They like to listen to a varied programme of light and popular music

  • They like to meet each month in comfortable surroundings, for an evening of superb entertainment at very little cost 

The St. Helens Organ Society is just one of many similar societies throughout the country which bring to its audience a monthly concert of delightful music which truly reflects the outstanding versatility of the modern electronic organ.

The state of the art technology, which has gone into the design of these amazing instruments, can now reproduce instrumental and orchestral sounds that are so near to perfect that you could be forgiven for thinking you are hearing the real thing.  Mantovani Strings, the Big Band sound, Viennese Waltzes, the rhythm of Latin America, Military Marching Bands, Classical Overtures and beautiful Choral Works are all part of the programme, not to mention the sing-along melodies which are such evergreen favourites that they are certain to get your foot tapping.

All of this music is regularly featured in the repertoire of the talented and professional artistes who come to St. Helens each month to meet and entertain us.  Indeed, many of our concerts are performed by musicians who regularly broadcast on the radio and who also play the mighty Wurlitzer Organ at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom.

So if you would like an evening which is a little different, and think that one of our concerts is something you would enjoy, then why not come along on any second Tuesday of the month and share with us a little of the pleasure and fun. 

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Our concerts are held in the comfortable function room of the West Park Rugby Club, Prescot Road, St. Helens, and the licensed bar which is always available adds to the friendly and relaxed atmosphere, which is also so much part of a nice evening out.

West Park Rugby Club is situated halfway between St Helens and Prescot on the A58

ROUTE DIRECTIONS FROM M6 (M62) MOTORWAYS

  • Leave M6 at Junction 21A to join M62 signposted Liverpool

  • At Junction 6 join M57 signposted Southport

  • Leave M57 at Junction 2 signposted Prescot and St. Helens

  • Join A57 signposted Prescot and St. Helens

  • At next roundabout (approx 300 yards) join A58 signposted St. Helens (passing Knowsley Safari Park)

  • West Park Rugby Club approx 2 miles on left of road
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  • FINAL APPROACH AND LANDMARK ...  West Park is situated on the left of the road almost opposite to Magnet.  Keeping close to the left of the road, approach the entrance carefully, it is concealed in the bend of the road - there is ample car parking





Our concerts for 2008
8th January Chris Powell
12th February Michael McAneny
11th March Brett Wales
8th April Sarah Foley
13th May Richard Bower
10th June Reg Rawlings and Dave Woods
8th July Nicholas Martin
12th August James Goff
9th September Kevin Grunill
14th October Mark Thompson
11th November Chris Stanbury
9th December Tim Butterworth


 

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Usual meeting day:

Second Tuesday of every month, starting at 8 pm prompt and finishing at 10.30 pm, with a half-hour interval at 9 pm.

Subscription rate:

£5.00 per member
Renewable every January

Admission: 

Members ... £4.00
Visitors ...... £5.00
  - UNDER 16 FREE - 16 AND 17 YEARS - HALF PRICE
 

 

The fact that you are reading this message obviously means that you are interested in the electronic organ, and associated keyboard instruments.  Perhaps you have played the piano and want to pick up again with the added interest of orchestral sounds and rhythms.

Whatever the reason, you will find a lot to enjoy and interest you at one of our concerts, and - don't forget - you do not have to be a member to come along, although our members do have the benefit of a much reduced door charge.

So, if you have been browsing through our website and live within reasonable distance of St. Helens, then why not pay us a visit?  We look forward to seeing you soon, and in particular to hearing that you have enjoyed the evening so much that you will want to come back again and again.

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Contact name:

Jean  ...   01744 22463

Alternative contact:

Mary  ...   01744 637773
 

 

 

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