Lunchtime concert with Dunelm Duo in St. John the Baptist Church, Chester

The Dunelm Duo - Lynne (flute and sax) and Robert (piano) will perform a varied programme that draws on classical favourites, light music and more contemporary works, offering an enjoyable and accessible musical experience for all.

The church of St John the Baptist has a history that spans the centuries with origins from before the Norman conquest as an important Saxon Minster. It was founded when Chester was part of the ancient kingdom of Mercia. Adjacent to Chester’s Roman amphitheatre, it is on a site that is believed to be associated with worship from very dawn of Christianity in the British Isles.

Its rich history includes occupation by parliamentarian troops during the English Civil War as part of the siege of royalist Chester. Among its many interesting features is the organ that was used for the Coronation of Queen Victoria in 1838. This is housed in an impressive wooden case dating from 1895 which was designed by the eminent local architect T M Lockwood (the architect responsible for Chester’s iconic half-timber revival 1888 Cross Buildings).

The concert is a drop-in event. The nave can accommodate over 100 people. Could the audience please be in their seats by 12.50pm for a prompt start.

Please note that refreshments will be available to purchase – there will be a small charge (proceeds go to St John’s).

The doors of the church will be open from 1100 for anyone wishing to visit prior to the concert.

Timings

Wednesday 16 September:

13:00 -14:00

Location & directions

St. John the Baptist Church, Little St. John Street, Vicars Lane, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1QX

Directions:

What3Words location:///bonus.punt.unique The What3Words is the entrance to the church – concert attendees should enter and proceed to the Nave (in the main body of the church).

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Partially accessible The church is accessible to wheelchair users including a ramp into the building. There is limited space for wheelchairs alongside either side of the pews and towards the rear of the church. Given the acoustics the concert should be enjoyable throughout the nave, but views can be restrictive from the limited available areas of open floorspace.

Additional information

Although the church will be heated if the weather is chilly, attendees should bring warm clothes as the temperature may not be sufficient. As people will be seated on pews bringing a cushion or similar could be sensible (although some cushions are available in the church). The Chapter House will be open from 2pm-4pm weather permitting. Guided tours will be taking place in the afternoon. There will be a talk entitled A Trek through Triassic Chester at 7.30pm-8.45pm by Paul Hyde. All have separate HODs entries, and tours and talk are bookable via eventbrite from 24 August.

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