All Saints' Church, Darton
&
St John the Evangelist, Staincross

JULY 2025

Where words fail, music speaks …

Mozart described the organ as the king of instruments.  This month, we see our long-serving and much-loved organist, Judith Hollingsworth, choosing to withdraw from playing every Sunday. We can not thank her enough for all that she has done for All Saints’ over the years!

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Fortunately, her role is being taken by our new organist, Fynn Smith, whom we welcome wholeheartedly. We know that it’s a huge challenge, but are confident that Fynn will rise to the challenge.

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Musically, the month started with the Barnsley Ilesha Ladies’ Choir returning to All Saints’ Church for their summer concert – a lovely evening with Pimms and cake… The near catastrophe of a flood during the interval was averted by the quick response of Adrian White to our plumbing emergency, and the amazing efforts of the Mothers’ Union ladies and choir husbands who baled out the water!

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The next Concert@4 at All Saints’ Church is on 20th July, when Elizabeth Charlesworth and Jonathan Bickley present music “From Vienna to Broadway.” Entry is free and refreshments will be served!

…and we are already looking forward to the St John singers returning to All Saints’ on August 3rd for a Choral Evensong.

"All the world's a stage…"

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Meanwhile, over at St John’s, St John’s on Stage present “Family Spirit” at 7 pm on 18th  - 19th July in St John’s Parish Hall. Tickets are £6.00 from www.ticketsource.co.uk , phone 07896169576 or see Sue Green at church. 

“Robyn Hood” is also in St John’s Parish Hall on Thursday 24th July at 2pm – tickets £5.00 from Redladder.co.uk or pay on the door.