Tuesday Lunchtime Concerts

Music is a very important part of the life of St. Paul’s. For about twenty years, the church has run a regular lunchtime concert series. Originally, the concerts were set up to provide a platform of experience for local Bedford schools. Since then, they have evolved and now local schools, and more recently, individuals and group performers come from far and near. Concerts are always on Tuesdays and start at 1.10 pm for half to three quarters of an hour. It is an important part of the church’s outreach into the surrounding community and provides a haven of rest for shoppers and town employees alike.

There is no entrance charge, but we do ask for voluntary donations at the end of concerts. Half of this goes to a charity of the performers choice and half to the church. In this way, charity and church both benefit. Light lunches are available and people are welcome to eat their lunch while listening to the concert.

The next set of concerts are as follows.

Tuesday Lunchtime Concerts

TUESDAY LUNCHTIME CONCERTS Summer Term 6th May - Charles Martin (Piano) DoM Bedford Prep School, music from 20's & 30's 13th May - Bedford High School Students 20th May - Ian Facer & Julia Benham (Trumpet & Piano) 27th May - Catherine Wild (Oboe) & Rosemary Richardson (Bassoon) accomp. David Boarder 3rd June - Joanne Arnold (Soprano) accomp. Chris Taylor 10th June - Kate Whiteley (Piano) Winner of the Cambridge Concerto Competition 2008 1st July - ETA HOFFMAN GYMNASIUM from Bamberg (Partner school to Wootton Upper School)

For other concerts and musical events at the church, please see the Bedford Events Guide (obtainable at the Central Box Office, Harpur Square, Bedford) or the 'Whats On' guide from the Tourist Information Office.