The Christmas trees had been decorated by various associations from the local area as well as groups from within the church. The trees were displayed in church all through the festive season.The Christmas Market was very well attended, there were stalls selling Christmas decorations and table centres. A stall by Sunday School selling things that the children had made, face painting, and making Christingles for the Christingle service the following day. The cafe at the back of church was extremely busy providing hot and cold drinks, hot and cold food and some delicious cakes made by the congregation. There was even a visit from Father Christmas, where the children received a gift of a book.
An evening with Matt Walters AKA Reductio at St Mary the Virgin, Leigh was held on Friday 12th October 2024, at 7.30pm.Reductio has gained well over 90,000 followers across all platforms, had interviews with BBC Radio and ITV News, and, most recently, has become an Associate Artist at Fairfield Halls, Croydon for 2023-2024 season.His unique combination of classical and contemporary on both the organ and his own productions has gained him a fast-growing online following. His interpretations of modern music onto the organ have proven incredibly popular, and he has been relentlessly collating and posting these works online, as well as releasing his own classical compositions and electronic productions. He aims to bring new life and popularity to an instrument that is slowly dying.The concert featured classical and contemporary music from the likes of Bach, Hans Zimmer, The Weeknd and Kate Bush. It was well attended and thoroughly enjoyed by all who where there. The ambiance was perfect in church with the lights dimmed and candles lit to fully immerse in the experience.
An evening with Matt Walters AKA Reductio at St Mary the Virgin, Leigh was held on Friday 12th October 2024, at 7.30pm.Reductio has gained well over 90,000 followers across all platforms, had interviews with BBC Radio and ITV News, and, most recently, has become an Associate Artist at Fairfield Halls, Croydon for 2023-2024 season.His unique combination of classical and contemporary on both the organ and his own productions has gained him a fast-growing online following. His interpretations of modern music onto the organ have proven incredibly popular, and he has been relentlessly collating and posting these works online, as well as releasing his own classical compositions and electronic productions. He aims to bring new life and popularity to an instrument that is slowly dying.The concert featured classical and contemporary music from the likes of Bach, Hans Zimmer, The Weeknd and Kate Bush. It was well attended and thoroughly enjoyed by all who where there. The ambiance was perfect in church with the lights dimmed and candles lit to fully immerse in the experience.
