2026 Organ Festival

Occurring
Saturday 02 May 2026 Saturday at for 1 hour
Venue
Happisburgh: St Mary the Virgin
Address
Church Street Happisburgh Norfolk, NR12 OPW, United Kingdom

The organ committee are delighted to announce organ recital dates for summer 2026:

Saturday 2nd May - David Dunnett (formerly organist at Norwich Cathedral)

Saturday 6th June - Matthew Bond (organist, North Walsham Parish Church)

Saturday 4th July - Richard Bower (organist, East Dereham Parish Church)

Saturday 1st August - Timothy Patient (Director of Music, Eye Parish Church, Suffolk)

Saturday 5th September - David Ballard (organist, St John's Timber Hill, Norwich)

David Dunnett has recently retired as Organist at Norwich Cathedral and Matthew Bond has played since 2024. Richard Bower last played in our very first festival in 2019 and otherwise tunes and regulates the organ for us. Timothy Patient has been an ever present since 2019 and David Ballard last played in 2024.

All recitals are on Saturdays, start at 7pm and will conclude at 8pm (when light refreshments will be served).

Please ensure you note the above information in your diary and if you can, do pass the word and encourage people to join us at these very pleasant and relaxing events.

Admission and refreshments are free.

We would welcome donations to defray the cost of maintaining the fine organ.

David Berwick

Please see attached sheet for further information.

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Happisburgh: St Mary the Virgin

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A warm welcome awaits you at Happisburgh church, whether you are living locally or on holiday here, and is open daily,

The parish of Happisburgh is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults.

We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer, PSO.

The Diocese of Norwich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs.

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

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Coryn Stanforth

The Rectory, The Hill, Happisburgh.

NR12 0PW
Coryn Stanforth, Rector
07436 992347
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2026 Organ Festival

Occurring
Saturday 02 May 2026 Saturday at for 1 hour
Venue
Happisburgh: St Mary the Virgin
Address
Church Street Happisburgh Norfolk, NR12 OPW, United Kingdom

The organ committee are delighted to announce organ recital dates for summer 2026:

Saturday 2nd May - David Dunnett (formerly organist at Norwich Cathedral)

Saturday 6th June - Matthew Bond (organist, North Walsham Parish Church)

Saturday 4th July - Richard Bower (organist, East Dereham Parish Church)

Saturday 1st August - Timothy Patient (Director of Music, Eye Parish Church, Suffolk)

Saturday 5th September - David Ballard (organist, St John's Timber Hill, Norwich)

David Dunnett has recently retired as Organist at Norwich Cathedral and Matthew Bond has played since 2024. Richard Bower last played in our very first festival in 2019 and otherwise tunes and regulates the organ for us. Timothy Patient has been an ever present since 2019 and David Ballard last played in 2024.

All recitals are on Saturdays, start at 7pm and will conclude at 8pm (when light refreshments will be served).

Please ensure you note the above information in your diary and if you can, do pass the word and encourage people to join us at these very pleasant and relaxing events.

Admission and refreshments are free.

We would welcome donations to defray the cost of maintaining the fine organ.

David Berwick

Please see attached sheet for further information.

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Safeguarding

SAFEGUARDING INFORMATION

In the Coastal Group of Parishes, we take safeguarding seriously.

If you have a concern about the safety of someone or the actions of a person working with children or vulnerable adults, please speak out and stay safe.

• To register a concern please click https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org ((https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/safeguarding/how-do-i-report-a-concern/)

• To contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer call……RHENA BRANCH 01692 597 117 or email [email protected] ………………

• To contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team call 01603 882345 or email [email protected] If you think someone is in immediate danger, call the police on 999.

Rhena Branch is the parish safeguarding officer for Bacton, Walcott, Witton, Happisburgh, Hempstead with Lessingham and Eccles, Sea Palling with Waxham and Hickling Tel 01692 597117

Richard Barker is parish safeguarding officer for Ridlington

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