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The original Independent Chapel, later Maldon Congregational Chapel and, since 1972, the United Reformed Church, was built in 1696. One of its first ministers was the famous Joseph Billio who was so renowned for his lengthy "fire and brimstone" sermons that he bequeathed several expressions to the English language (Blowing like Billy-o, Moaning like Billy-o, Going like Billy-o).
The current church, on the same site at the top of Market Hill, dates from the nineteenth century and recently underwent extensive refurbishment. It houses a fine Steinway Boston piano, the property of Churches Together in Maldon. For More information about this venue please visit the Maldon United Reformed Church website.
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June 13th Around the world with Noël Coward or Gulliver travels again |
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7.30pm URC Colin and Gulliver have been touring their successful brand of music and humour, based around the songs and sketches of Noël Coward and friends, since 1998. They have appeared in Malta, Egypt, The Isle of Man, for P&O Cruises and in theatres,  country houses and at festivals throughout the UK. Described as a mix of Morecombe and Wise, Hinge and Bracket and Kit and the Widow, this is a show not to be missed.
“Colin Baldy sounded just like Noël Coward” Media UK Newspapers
“Colin Baldy and Gulliver Ralston are two talented musicians” Tindle Newspapers Ltd
“Baldy and Ralston created an electric atmosphere in London Pride” Croydon Advertiser (The Fairfield Halls) Tickets: £12, £8 and £6 |
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June 17th and 18th Sarah Walker CBE, Masterclasses |
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URC 10.30am and 2.30pm Come and watch world-famous mezzo-soprano, Sarah Walker, putting talented young singers through their paces.
Tickets: £5 (one day) £8 (both days), £7.50 for one day plus the concert or £10 for both days plus concert.
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June 18th Song Recital following Sarah Walker’s Masterclasses |
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7.30pm URC A chance to hear talented young professional singers in concert.
There are two themes to the programme; Shakespeare and The Sea.
Tickets: £5
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June 25th Lunchtime Recital: Nicola Beckley, mezzo-soprano and Jocelyn Freeman, piano |
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1.10pm URC Nicola sings regularly with the BBC Singers, European Voices and many other professional ensembles. She has sung under the batons of Sir Simon Rattle, Sir Charles Makerras, Sir John Elliot Gardiner and Sir Richard Hickox to mention just a few. Her programme includes Lieder by Brahms and Schubert. Entry free (retiring collection) |
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