A wonderful evening of music and poetry, set with the glorious atmosphere of this charming church and the magnificent grounds of Nuneham Park.
Philip Wells, otherwise known as the fire poet, will be performing to raise funds for All Saints’ Church in Nuneham Courtenay. Philip is a descendant of the Harcourt family, who built the church. Through his own poetry and poetry across the ages, he will be telling the story of England and the glory of listening, revivifying the priceless promise of the Harcourt family motto, “Le Bon Temps Viendra” – the good times will come. Philip will be sharing poems about his ancestors, as well as poems written by Shelley and Lewis Carroll, who used to visit Nuneham Park with Alice, of Wonderland fame. Philip will also be joined by Sirish Kumar who will accompany him on tabla. Sirish is currently making an album with the drummer for The Cure! We will also be joined by local harpist Hannah Skoda, who will be playing a delightful programme of summery classical music.

This event is to raise funds for various repairs at the church, including the Coronation Carpet, which runs the length of the church and was made for the coronation of King Edward VII at Westminster.

The event will be from 7 to 9pm, and refreshments will be available.

Come and support what will be a glorious evening in a wonderful setting. Please give generously, as any funds received will kindly be match-funded by Philip Wells.