The temperature has dropped, and winter seems to have arrived to show us that Global Warming does not just mean that the summers are warmer. Climate Breakdown is a better word as it also brings vast unpredictability into the mix. Here in Warwick we are investigating ways that we can contribute to improving our ‘footprint’. … Read more
Since the restrictions imposed by Covid, we have met every Sunday for services, thanks to our lovely regular visiting speakers who so generously use their time and energy to support the Chapel. Purely social occasions have taken much longer to re-establish, though, so it was a splendid idea from Carole that we should once again … Read more
On Saturday 19th August at 1.00, Charles Matthews is coming back to give the third of his series of hour-long lunchtime concerts of largely British piano music. Previously Charles has given us a wonderful panorama of the range of keyboard music from five different centuries. He followed this in his second concert with a demonstration … Read more
During the quieter summer months there have been two major maintenance projects carried out on the Chapel. In the first place we discovered broken tiles lying on the back patio and realised that the ridge tiles above the Chancel were looking very loose. We invited a roofing company to inspect and recommend what action might … Read more
In addition to our usual service formats this month we are having two visits from people who do not usually represent Unitarians. On the 9th July Gavin Lloyd will bring with him Geoff Flitterick to share their thoughts about the vital work of Water Aid in a world that is marching headlong into climate breakdown … Read more
Two recent concerts have both been a great success. First on April 22, shortly before the Coronation of King Charles lll, Charles Matthews returned to play the second of a series of three piano recitals. This time his theme was, understandably, on music composed for coronations or by composers featured in past coronations. He gave … Read more
On Saturday April 22nd Charles Matthews will be giving another lunch time Piano Recital in the Chapel, starting at 1.00. Last December Charles played a wide range of piano music composed in the years 1722, 1822, 1922 and 2022, covering almost the entire life of keyboard instruments from the invention of the piano to the present … Read more
Warwick Unitarians are joining in a partnership of volunteers from the Quakers from the Quaker Meeting almost next door and the Catholics from St Mary Immaculate, just down West Street to offer conversation and friendship to foreign refugees on Monday mornings in the Quaker Meeting House from 10.30 to midday. From 6th March, this collaborative … Read more
Piano Recital – December 10th 2022 Charles Matthews, the notable local pianist, accompanist and organist gave a piano recital on Saturday 10thDecember in the Warwick Chapel. He had built a very interesting programme around the years 1722, 1822, 1922 and 2022, effectively covering the whole range of classical piano music from the earliest pianos (invented … Read more
We originally planned our traditional Friday Carol Service for 23rd December but after full discussion we have decided that this is not viable for the congregation. Instead, we are holding a Christmas Carol Service kindly led by Peter Flower on Sunday 18th December at 4.30. We will follow the service with a mince pie and … Read more
