August bank holiday weekend events:Family Fun Dog Walk on Saturday 29th August 11.00am from Bilton to Ripley whether you have a dog or not18-25 Pub Trip to The Knox on Saturday 29th August 7.30pm to 9.00pm to meet old and new friendsJoint All Age Communion on Sunday 30th August 10.30am at St John's Church
Coffee morning from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon in St John's Church HallMany stalls including tombola, cakes, jigsaws, cards, books and raffleRefreshments included in entry feeEntrance £1 (accompanied children free)
The chorus and principal singers of York Opera are returning to St John's after their successful concert in March. As they continue to mark their 60th anniversary, the concert will feature famous excerpts from their grand opera triumphs over the years, including Puccini, Verdi, Bizet and Mozart. Highlights include the Hebrew Slaves chorus from Nabucco, the Habanera from Carmen, Dido's Lament from Dido and Aeneas, 'O mio babbino caro' from Gianni Schicchi and the glorious Easter Hymn from Cavelleria Rusticana. Join us for an evening of musical magnificence - a perfect introduction to opera - on Saturday 10th October at 7.30pm.Tickets are available from: https://tickets.yorkopera.co.uk/events/yorkopera/2256203 or use the QR code below
The Rt Rev'd Anna Eltringham, Bishop of Ripon in the Diocese of Leeds with Stephen and RebeccaPhoto credit: Alethea Fry
