West Gallery Workshop for the Folk Association of South Hants
2026-03-08 10:30 - 15:30 UTC | Soberton Village Hall, Soberton, Hampshire, SO32 3PF, United Kingdom
This is a very popular annual event now in its 14th year
To reserve a place: phone Daphne on 07779 818638 or email info@fash.org.uk

Mid-Shires Quires Day 2026
2026-04-25 10:00 - 16:30 | Byfield Village Hall, Byfield Village Hall, Northants, NN11 6UT, United Kingdom
Immanuel’s Ground Quire extend a warm invitation to join them in a day of regional West Gallery music, at Byfield village hall, Northamptonshire. Cost £12 including a book of music and light refreshments, bring your own lunch.
Complete the MSQD booking form 2026 and send to Sheila Macadam.

My Soul and Spirit, Filled with Joy
2026-04-26 17:00 - 20:00 | St Clement, Knowlton, St Clement, Knowlton, Kent, CT3 1PT, United Kingdom
18th-century country Evensong with metrical psalms and anthems, hosted by With Cheerful Voice. For more information, email Phil Price phil@withcheerfulvoice.org.uk or visit eastkentevensong.org.uk.
Knowlton Evensong flyer

WGMA Singing Weekend
2026-05-16 09:30 - 2026-05-17 16:00 | Derwent Hall, 4 Imperial Road, Matlock, Dearbyshire, DE4 3NL
Unfortunately this year’s WGMA weekend planned for the 16th & 17th May in Matlock has had to be cancelled. The numbers booking were not quite enough to make the event secure musically, and the venue viable. It seems the location was not accessible enough for a number of our members, so the event is postponed and we will look for a venue nearer a larger number of our quires and members.
We thank all those who worked to prepare this weekend, notably Heather Flockton who is local to the venue, and all those who booked, who will now receive full refunds.
The WGMA weekends have often been very enjoyable occasions, and we are keen to ensure they continue to be so, and having a viable number of singers and bandmembers is crucial.
The Matlock weekend was also going to be the occasion for our AGM. Our intention now is to hold that instead at Sidmouth during the Folk Festival at the start of August, where there has been a prominent WGMA presence for many years, with a number of trustees and members already there. This offers a lot of West Gallery and other musical opportunities for any who attend. We recognise that, for those who were not intending to be at the festival, visiting Sidmouth at this time will not be without its challenge, but we hope members understand that we are required to hold the AGM before the middle of August and that this is without doubt the best opportunity to reach a good number of members within that timeframe.
We thank all members for their support for WGMA events. These continue to be very important as well as hopefully very enjoyable for us all, and maintaining a high standard of these is a big focus for the trustees at this time.
With best regards,
Philip J Price
Chair, West Gallery Music Association

WGMA - AGM 2026
2026-05-16 12:30 - 13:00 | Derwent Hall, 4 Imperial Road, Matlock, Dearbyshire, DE4 3NL

WGQC Church Tour
2026-06-06 | Sampford Courtenay Church, Sampford Courtenay, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 2SY, United Kingdom
Enjoy a day in the heart of Devon visiting three churches each with a rich history and interesting features. The music repertoire will be from the wealth of music that was written and used in Devon churches. The scenery is glorious, evocative of the West Gallery period.

For more details please contact: Jacqueline Patten kerlistz@gmail.com.

Three Quires' Day
2026-10-17 10:00 - 16:30 | Christchurch, Lewes, Prince Edward Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1BL, United Kingdom
Contacts: Jill on 01273 – 623533 or mob. 07718-655824 OR Tony on 01580 – 753431 or email: tonysing@unionmill.org,.uk
Cost £10 including a book of music and light refreshments; bring your own lunch.

South West Quires Day 2027
2027-03-06 10:00 - 17:00 | Ruishton Village Hall, Cheats Road, Ruishton near Taunton, TA3 5JD, United Kingdom
10am-5pm at Ruishton Village Hall, near Taunton. Booking form to follow, for more information contact Jacqueline Patten.
