Sunday 15th November 2009

St Peter and St Paul church

7.30 pm

FIREWORKS FOR HANDEL !!

A Concert of solos, duets and choruses from his oratorios

Messiah, Israel in Egypt,
Samson, Theodora, Judas Maccabbaeus

Conducted by Richard Grylls
Organist Colin Stevens

INVITATION We need a Chorus!!! Would you like to come and sing in it? The Chorus will rehearse in the church on the day, starting at 2.00 p.m., breaking for tea and buns, finishing at 5.45 p.m., breaking for supper – your own ‘picnic’, or why not try one of Tring’s many excellent hostelries (booking advised) – reconvening at 7.15 ready for the concert. Music will be provided, except for Messiah – please beg or borrow a copy of that. We need to learn and ‘perfect’ ten different choruses during the rehearsal – that’s a lot of hard work, or a little more! If you would like a preview of the music (available at the start of November) or would like more information then please call Richard Grylls on 01442 825502

Saturday 9 May 2009

Family Fun Day

Family Fun Day

Once again we enjoyed good weather and had a lot of fun at Trings leading event for all the family. There was lots to do for children and adults alike, with stalls for your favourite things, displays, a Bouncy Slide for the children, guitar and piano music and jazz throughout the day plus much more. Refreshments, including a Barbecue, were available throughout the day. But most importantly the "Teddies Tower Terror" gave the brave teddies and other cuddly toys of Tring the opportunity to absail from the church tower over the'pit of perils' to receive a bravery certificate for their proud owners.

April 2009

Bishop Wood School

Mediterranean Jazz Brunch - A very enjoyable brunch with splendid jazz accompaniment provided by the Nathan Townsend Quartet was enthusiastically acclaimed by all who attended. Our thanks to the catering team for a very special and delicious selection of Mediterranean style dishes.

October 2008

Desborough Hall, Tring School

Treasures and Pleasures - A very special event . A Festival of Fine Food, Fine Wine & Finding Out the Truth about your Most Treasured Possessions.
John Bly (Furniture and Silver), John Benjamin (Jewellery) and Eric Knowles (Porcelain and Objects) - celebrated stars of the Antiques Roadshow were on hand to review and value your most treasured possessions. Members were greeted with Canapés and a glass of wine and a feast of fine food and wines was available from Olive Limes or the Akeman, who operated restaurants.

Saturday 10th May 2008

St Peter and St Paul
10am - 4pm

FOTCH Birthday Event - The best yet! Organised brilliantly by Libby McKerrow (including the weather), a large number of people enjoyed lots of fun for all the family including the world premiere of the Teddies Stunt Tower Terror. There was music, refreshments, stalls, games, and conducted tours of the church tower.

Friday 22nd February 2008

Tring School

Following the sell-out of our previous School Dinner event we presented
School Dinners 2 - The Italian Job. The cuisine was masterminded by Liz Wood (pictured here), and a happy group of diners enjoyed a candle-lit evening of good food and wine in the Italian style, together with a top value raffle and a fun quiz.

Saturday 17th November 2007

Arts Educational School

A White Christmas - A evening of seasonal entertainment & festive food was greatly enjoyed in this sell-out event, held with the kind permission of the Principal and Governors of the Arts Educational School. Starring: The Max Choir, a very talented young group of singers; Mike Bernstein, regaling us with Christmas stories; Roger Bennet, a superb solo performance; Timothy Welsh, a very accomplished young pianist; Octavia, a local chamber choir & The Nathan Townsend Quartet together with a high class tombola and raffle

Saturday 12th May 2007

Annual Family Fun Day - There was lots to do and see. There were a wide variety of stalls, children's and grown-ups' entertainment both within and outside the church. The highlight was the "Teddies Tower Terror" where many intrepid Tring teddies and other animals descended from the church tower on a rope and each received a certificate of survival as a recognition of their bravery.

This year's Heritage Award Scheme prize was presented to Freddie Witherden from Tring School for his work in creating a dynamic website which links Tring Learning Centre and Tring School Campus with the whole world. See "News"

10th & 11th November 2006

The second Pageant entitled "Tales of Old Tring" was performed on two successive nights to audiences in the packed church of St Peter and St Paul, Tring. Devised and produced by Grahame Senior the people of Tring were treated to the history of the town from Roman times, through the present, and speculatively, into the future. Memorable performances by the Tring Choral Society directed by Colin Stevens and by children from Tring schools dramatically brought to life the way Tring people lived from ancient times.

Sunday 15 October 2006

Apple Day FOTCH was represented at the Apple Day held at The Orchard, Cow Lane. The FOTCH stall was manned by trustees and attracted many visitors including children invited to make Sugar Rats.

Saturday 18th February 2006

"School Dinners" A gourmet extravaganza of feasting and entertainment was enjoyed by 100 Friends at Tring School by kind permission of the governors. Eight chefs prepared a meal of 'coq au vin' for their table of guests. The meal was accompanied by guitar music from the pupils of Patrick Gibson and songs from Pippa and Jane Nash. Many thanks to all who worked so hard to make the event a success.

 March, 2003

 "If these Stones Could Talk - 1000 Years of History in Tring". Ten separate presentations of the historical events that have shaped Tring during the last millennium were given in a packed church in two evening performances. The presentation included contextual images and music from Tring Church Choir & Tring Choral Society and performances by several childrens groups; a fascinating and memorable evening in a unique environment.