'THIS IS YOUR HOUR' A celebration of VE Day in Music and Words
Sunday 27 April
3pm
St Nicholas Church Peper Harow
Celebrate and Reflect
Memorable Music, Wonderful Words
Memorable Music, Wonderful Words
May 2025 marks eighty years since the end of hostilities in Europe after six brutal years of war. On VE Day, Prime Minister Winston Churchill addressed the cheering crowds announcing 'this is your hour', reflecting the sacrifices endured by the population during World War Two and launching the nationwide celebrations. We are honoured to mark this special anniversary with a unique concert.
Memorable Music, Wonderful Words
Memorable Music, Wonderful Words
Memorable Music, Wonderful Words
Inspired by the VE Day anniversary, Lucy Parham and friends present a programme of music and words which brought hope and comfort during World War Two, while celebrating the uplifting effect of performance even in the darkest times. From music associated with wartime classics to the words of Noel Coward, join us for a musical celebration of a very special time.
INFORMATION FOR TICKET HOLDERS
Our Quickest Sell Out Yet!
Our Quickest Sell Out Yet!
Our Quickest Sell Out Yet!
This information is for ticket holders for ‘This is Your Hour’ which will take place at St Nicholas Church, Peper Harow at 3pm this Sunday, April 27th.
This concert is one of the most popular we have ever staged at Shackleford Concerts and we are delighted that we are completely sold out. Needless to say, if you find you are unable to attend, please could you let us know so your ticket can be offered to someone on our waiting list.
Have Your Tickets Ready
Our Quickest Sell Out Yet!
Our Quickest Sell Out Yet!
If you have booked your tickets online, please could you ensure you have downloaded them before you arrive at the church, or printed them off (not really the point, we know, but sometimes it helps!). Literally every seat in the church is taken, so we will be checking tickets at the door. If you have bought tickets through the Village Shop in Shackleford, please be sure to bring the required number of card tickets for the number in your party.
Finding Peper Harow
Our Quickest Sell Out Yet!
Accessing the Church
For those who have not yet visited the lovely church at Peper Harow, sat nav is not always your friend when entering the postcode to access the estate! We find the easiest way is to take the junction off the A3 marked Norney, Shackleford and Hurtmore and turn right (if coming from the north) or left (if coming from the south) on to the Elstead Road. Continue down this road for about one mile until you see this sign. Turn left into the park and continue until you reach the small church on your right hand side.
Accessing the Church
Accessing the Church
Accessing the Church
Parking is available opposite the church, turning left beside the small duck pond. The church will be open from 2.15pm ready for a 3pm start. All seating is unreserved and there is one loo in the church. The concert will be performed without an interval and should last about 75 minutes.
We ask please that you use every available seat so we can accommodate everyone and don't reserve seats until all your party has arrived.
Tea!
Accessing the Church
Funding the Future
Tea will be served outside, after the concert, at the rear of the church. We will offer a selection of home made cakes and biscuits prepared in a domestic kitchen and will have a full ingredients list available for those wishing to check. Please understand that all food has been prepared in a kitchen which complies with Environmental Health regulations but we cannot guarantee a nut-free environment for those with particular severe allergies.
Funding the Future
Accessing the Church
Funding the Future
We will have a cash collection to be shared between the work of the parish and Shackleford Concerts so we ask, if you are able, to bring cash and give generously. We are planning one more Shackleford Concert between now and Christmas, likely sometime in October for one of Lucy's hugely popular Composer Portraits. And, though it's far too early to think of such things, our tremendous Christmas Celebration will return to Peper Harow on Thursday 18 December!
JOIN LUCY AND FRIENDS FOR A SPECIAL MUSICAL AFTERNOON
Renowned international pianist Lucy Parham returns to her home village of Shackleford, to lead a spectacular ensemble of performers uniting together to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two. Led by Lucy from the piano, in partnership with fellow pianist Richard Sisson, enjoy a carefully curated programme which unites established creative talents with those at the start of their performing careers. The programme will embrace piano music played by the great Dame Myra Hess, words from inspirational writers from Winston Churchill to Shakespeare, songs to enhance the wartime spirit and saxophone for that unmistakeable Big Band sound.
INTRODUCING OUR NARRATORS AND MUSICIANS
Sian Philips
Sian Philips
Sian Philips
Internationally renowned performer Sian Philips joins Shackleford Concerts for the first time, to share readings and performances for this special occasion
Edward Fox
Sian Philips
Sian Philips
We are delighted to welcome Edward Fox to join us, best known for performances from ‘The Day of the Jackal‘ to the iconic portrayal of Edward VIII in 'Edward and Mrs Simpson'
Joanna David
Sian Philips
Rachel Nicholls
Shackleford Concerts favourite Joanna David returns with her witty blend of charm, humour and grace, sharing our stage, for the first time, with her husband Edward Fox.
Rachel Nicholls
Jonathan Radford
Rachel Nicholls
Acclaimed young soprano Rachel Nicholls joins our line up for performances which will range from the sublime and classical to the upbeat influences of the Great American Songbook. And 'We'll Meet Again'? You bet!
Richard Sisson
Jonathan Radford
Jonathan Radford
No Shackleford Concert would be complete without this maestro of composition, arrangement and performance. We hear tell he is particularly excited to have found a piano duet based on the Dambuster March...
Jonathan Radford
Jonathan Radford
Jonathan Radford
Jonathan Radford, regarded as one of the leading saxophonists of his generation and recognised for his “virtuosity and engaging musicianship” (Gramophone Magazine) brings irrepressible flair to our musical line up.
Tickets Available Here!
Tickets for this lovely concert are £35 each, to include tea. All seating is unreserved and parking is available opposite the church. Peper Harow enjoys underfloor heating (just in case!) with good sight lines from every seat.
Sunday Afternoon Tea - with a wartime nod!
Following the concert, afternoon tea will be served in the church, included in the price of your ticket. Tea will reflect our wartime theme, but fear not...no powdered egg or spam sandwiches. Just home made food made with the best natural ingredients!
THERE WILL BE ONLY ONE PERFORMANCE OF THIS CONCERT.
Don't leave it too late!
Peper Harow is an enchanting church but it has a small capacity. To ensure you can join us for this special event, please don't leave it too late to book!
Tickets will be available through the Shackleford Village Shop and on this website.
Unlike our Christmas event, there will only be
ONE PERFORMANCE of this concert.
INFORMATION FOR OUR CONCERT AUDIENCE
Transport
For the Church
Transport
Car parking is available adjacent to the church in Peper Harow either on the road or in the car park opposite. For those coming by public transport, the nearest station is Godalming. The church postcode is
GU8 6BG
Tickets
For the Church
Transport
All seats are unreserved. Please have either your card ticket or online booking ready for us to check on the door. If you happen to come without your ticket, don't worry - we'll have a list on the door of everyone who has booked.
For the Church
For the Church
For the Church
We are so very grateful to everyone in Shackleford who enables us to present these concerts. Do please show your support through our concluding cash collection from which we always make a donation to the church.
Friends of Shackleford Concerts
Shackleford Concerts is funded by the generosity our audience and the support of our artists who perform for reduced fees. So we can plan realistically for the future, we wish to build reserves to cover our costs and programme with confidence. Our FOUNDER FRIENDS MEMBERSHIP will help us do this.