Founded in 1952, the Society is dedicated to the provision of Chamber Music by professional artists. The Society is a Registered Charity, No.1006818.
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Non-Members are welcome at all our concerts.
However, should you wish to come to four or more concerts,
please be aware that it would be cheaper to become a member.
We hold a season of six Winter Concerts in the Lecture Theatre at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School Sixth Form Centre, York Street, Clitheroe. The Lecture Theatre seats are tiered so everybody has a clear view of the players. Directions to the Centre may be found on the venue page. The Centre has disabled access and toilet facilities and there is free car parking in the school yard. A printed programme is available at every concert; performers are also encouraged to introduce the pieces they are going to play. Members of the audience are invited to enjoy refreshments and the chance to chat to friends during the interval. There are no reserved seats; the intimate nature of the venue makes this unnecessary. However, because the seats are tiered, able-bodied patrons are requested to leave the front row free for any who may have difficulty climbing steps.
In addition to the series of six Winter Concerts, we hold a Summer Concert in the Ribble Valley Council Chamber. This is situated on Church Street, Clitheroe. On the map on the venue page, the Council Chamber is below St Mary’s Parish Church and opposite Clitheroe Library.
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THE SEASON’S PROGRAMME. Hover your mouse over the ‘Concerts’ tab and then over the season; either click on the season to see a summary of the concerts and dates (with a link to each for full details) or, move the cursor sideways to click on any one concert for immediate full details. If the artist/group has their own website, you will find a link to it at the bottom of the page; some of these do contain video or audio clips in which you can see and/or hear the artists/s performing. (*Clicking on the tabs for Seasons prior to 2009-10 will only bring up a summary of concerts and no further details).
MEMBERSHIP. For information, click on the membership tab. The two tabs that open below it are for use should you wish to use our on-line facility to become a member or make a donation.
OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY:
President – The Mayor of Clitheroe (whoever is currently in office)
Chairman – Tony Cooper, 28 Peel Park Avenue, Clitheroe, BB7 1ET, Tel. 01200 424577
Vice-Chairman – John Bradley, Arnside House, Old Back Lane, Wiswell, Clitheroe, BB7 9BS, Tel. 01254 822921
Hon. Secretary and Concert Organiser – Ken Geddes, 4 Denbigh Drive, Clitheroe, BB7 2BH, tel.01200 423474
Hon. Treasurer – currently vacant (refer to Chairman)
Membership Secretary – Ann Robinson, 447 Revidge Road, Blackburn, BB1 8DH, Tel. 01254 680588
Publicity Officer – Barbara Milne-Redhead, Meadows Farm, Worston, Clitheroe, Tel. 01200 441306
We are affiliated to
The National Federation of Music Societies – NFMS
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