This was the first Tower Story Event. It celebrated the completion of the restoration of the pinnacles and re-guilding of the clock. Over 300 people brought picnics and listened to the Shrewton Silver Band who started off by playing popular favourites and after a break played music associated with the Last Night of the Proms. … Read more
The Friends of St. Michael’s, together with the Gardening Club, organised the Hidden Gardens of Mere over the weekend of 15th/16th June. The event proved very enjoyable, and brought many visitors into the town. Refreshments were available at the Church on Saturday and in the Grove Building on Sunday and the Angel Tea Rooms were … Read more
This is a friendly meeting for those who enjoy recycling pre-loved books and getting together. We normally gather about two times a year.
There was a public meeting in the Church starting at 6.30pm. There were presentations by the Architect, the Chair of the Friends and the Tower Stories Project Manager. It was an opportunity to thank all those who have given to the Pinnacles Appeal, The Wiltshire Church Trust and acknowledge the generous support of the National … Read more
8th December 2023 – St Michael’s Book Club. A chance to chat about books and have a coffee.
CarmenCo a concert of Spanish and Spanish inspired music presented as a play, with costumes, props and a storyline which roughly followed the story of Bizet’s opera Carmen, but told from her point of view. CarmenCo trio was formed when international solo guitarist Francisco Correa joined the Andrews Massey Duo, (formed by Emily & David … Read more
Rupert Egerton-Smith, who is an award-winning pianist and composer performed for us on behalf of The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust. Rupert played his ‘Evolve’ recital programme including works by Rameau, Chopin (B minor Sonata Op.58), Debussy, Ravel, Rachmaninov and Gershwin. The recital represented a journey through the development of piano composition from Baroque to Jazz. … Read more
A launch party was held at the church between 7.00 and 8.30pm where we heard about the vision for the ‘Tower Stories’ project. The Friends has been successful in its application to the National Heritage Lottery Fund. We had been awarded just over £247,000. The money will be used to repair and refurbish the iconic … Read more
The open gardens weekend was a great success and 369 tickets were sold, 16 gardens were open over the two days, entrance was £6 per person to cover both days. Tea and cakes were provided in one of the gardens and in the Grove Building. The event was primarily to raise funds for the Garden … Read more
The Friends of St. Michael’s had great pleasure in welcoming David Perkins and Caroline Dooley, who have local ties to Mere, having visited and loved it for several years. Accompanied by a young group of singers and a professional String Quartet, the programme brought us a moving and uplifting combination of original music, choir and … Read more