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20 delightful things to do this March in the City of London No 15 - attend the London Launch of A Season to Sing by Joanna Forbes L’Estrange, 22 March, St Bartholomew-the-Great thecityofldn.com/article/things…

A happy afternoon celebrating the blooming of the magnolia trees at St Mary le Strand - The Jewel in the Strand Peter, the priest gave me a tour of the crypt where the boiler dates from the Great Exhibition and is still going strong — wish mine was as reliable!

Join me for a special lunchtime Mother’s Day celebration at St Martin-in-the-Fields featuring music from Fauré and John Rutter performed by St Martin's Voices, recorded for Classic FM │ Tue 25th March, 1pm │ TICKETS: stmartinsvoices.com/classicfm

These five fantastic young people received their surplices today, making another step on their chorister journey. We’re so delighted for them! Each of them makes a huge contribution to the life of the church, not least in their sharing of the leading of worship. They’re amazing!

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The story of the small boats has been framed and told one way. This is the other - a story of hope, love and freedom. My new book, available now from Little Toller 🇺🇦🇵🇸

What a great event for a Saturday afternoon in June - Zeb Soanes StJamesGarlickhythe & John B. Betjeman Society - booking open now!

Come and hear our Youth Choir at Choral Evensong on Thursday (10 April) Salisbury Cathedral All welcome

Allegri Miserere – St Paul’s Cathedral | Classic FM youtu.be/Wm593SYT-_E?si… via YouTube Wow! What an incredible performance by the choir St Paul's Cathedral

Our Online Conference is just a month away now, on 17th May It's time to meet the speakers Find the full programme here: rscm.org.uk/whats-on/leadi…

We are delighted to introduce ChangeMakers, a middle leadership development programme for custodial managers, providing them with the tools required to be inspirational leaders, drive rehabilitative change and break cycles of reoffending. Find out more: unlockedgrads.org.uk/news-item/unlo…

Today marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day – the end of World War Two in Europe. We owe so much to the Second World War generation, who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedom. We will remember them, we will salute them, and we will forever be in their debt. 🇬🇧

“I value music as a tool to enhance worship, to express key tenets of our faith, to aid & enhance prayer, & to reach out, connect with, & develop, not only local communities, but each & every church community, too” Hugh Morris: My life in (church) music churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2025/…

Join me for a summer afternoon performance of BETJEMAN'S BANANA BLUSH on Sat 14th June, 2.30pm at the historic City of London church of StJamesGarlickhythe — a rare chance to hear this delightful cult classic performed live. TICKETS: ticketsource.co.uk/zeb-soanes/t-d…

Thanks to Amy Wevill & all who contributed to our latest report….

Announcing Fellows of the RSCM (FRSCM) 2025 Canon Gordon Giles, Joanna Forbes L'Estrange, Rev Timothy Hughes Anna Lapwood, Dr Andrew Padmore and Thomas Hewitt Jones Find the full list here: rscm.org.uk/rscm-honorary-…

Off to talk to BBC Radio 4 Today about the best news in ages - the extension of Free School Meals to all on Universal Credit. In just after 7. This will give hundreds of thousands more children the food they need to learn and thrive. There is now robust evidence showing that giving

The whole music industry, the entire radio family & all fellow songwriters are saddened by the news about Brian Wilson. His legacy was inestimable. His talent unquestionable. I'm thrilled that he sang on one of my songs. Who wouldn't be? Now harmonising with the Angels.

A message from composeer Joanna Forbes L'Estrange for Music Sunday Don't forget to let us know what you're doing to celebrate church music and musicians #MusicSunday #ChurchMusic #CelebrateMusic #MusicCommunity #WorshipMusic

After a wonderful afternoon performing Betjeman’s Banana Blush at StJamesGarlickhythe I was stunned and honoured to be presented with the Betjeman Society Award by Betjeman Society — I am so grateful — it must also belong to Chris Warner and our band who love performing this cult treasure ❤️