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Latest newsletter: September 2023
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This month we have news, views, a calendar giveaways, links to follow and even a promise of a sunny Spring. No, just kidding. No-one can promise anything weather-wise these days. 

Concerts coming up
First up is a special event: a concert on the 100-year-old Lawton pipe organ in St John's Church Feilding, this Sunday, October 1 at 2pm. Martin Setchell is delighted to present a programme of appealing music by composers such as Bossi, Morricone, Sullivan, Bourgeois, Takle, Bach, Bache, (don't confuse the two names - quite different blokes) and more. Admission  $20, concession $15, 18 years and under free. Afternoon tea is included and there will be an opportunity to chat with Martin and buy his CDs and a variety of organ books by Jenny. Read a little more about the organ from this PressReader article
Archhive photo of Martin Setchell
With the bit firmly between his teeth and the fresh promise of Springtime, Martin will also play in St Luke's Anglican Church, Rotorua on Sunday 5 November at 2.30pm, to celebrate the recent maintenance and the electrification of the pedal action in the 19079 Croft organ. Note the date -  there will naturally be some Fireworks Music included. Then in the first week of December, he will accompany the Rotorua District Choir and the Taupo Choral Society in two performances of Handel's Messiah in Rotorua and Taupo. Dates and times here

GIVEAWAY! German organ calendars 2024 from Butz 

We have two 2024 calendars to give away. Fascinating, new photographs of 13 German organs from different periods and regions, including organs from Munich, Munster, Maulbronn, Schopfheim, Flensburg and many more. To enter the draw, reply to this email with your name and postal address. First two entries received will get a calendar so be quick!

Get those cards in good time
It's always a good idea to have a stash of different cards on hand so you can easily find the right one at a moment's notice. Don't need cards? Explore our Zazzle organ gifts shop - you never know what else you might find. But efore you order anything though, go to the Zazzle coupon page to see what deals you can get on the day. These change frequently so it's always worth while checking before you buy. 50% off prices are not to be sniffed at!

Jigsaw alert
Pipe organ jigsaw puzzle
Jigsaws are always popular - especially when you're (not) enjoying a soggy Spring in New Zealand at the start of the school holidays. This jigsaw is of the spectacular 1736 Albi Cathedral organ in France. And this month it is only a mere 99 pieces so it's a breeze. Want to hear what the organ sounds like? A brief snipplet here gives you a taste.

From the Swellbox

  • For a fuller visit to the organ at Albi Cathedral, here's a lengthy tour of the instrument (in French). One surprise is the pedalboard - you'll have to view it to see for yourself!
  • Here's another the word games to rival Wordle, also from the New York Times website. Simple, quick, and can be really tough: Connections
  • There was no better comedian for making me laugh until it hurt and I cried, than Sir Ken Dodd. He died five years ago but we have just caught up with a heartfelt and loving documentary about him by friends, fellow comedians, his wife and those who loved his infectious and irrepressible humour. Great for a laugh "Ken Dodd How tickled we were Documentary"on YouTube
  • As ever, Anna Lapwood continues her charming and highly influential education about the organ. One of the best advocates out there (see her Introducing the organ video for another take on how it works)  - and fun as well. This brief clip is a little quirky and explains a lot to those who don't the wee tricks organists get up to. 
  • Talking quirky, you may have already seen the full-length movie about "Marcel the Shell with Shoes on" released last year. But perhaps not realised that this extraordinary character began life in 2010 with a bizarre 3:22 short clip of the same name. Shows how the very weird can enchant people of all ages. And Dudley, who loves watching it. 
Cat on rangehood
Lost Dudley - again?? Always look up. Next I expect to find him on the ceiling. He's the master of disguise and camouflage. And the ultimate expert in finding places he shouldn't go. Not good for my heart, such escapades.
Cheerful noises for now,
Jenny
PS Don't forget the giveaway!
PPS Or Martin's concert this Sunday, October 1, in Feilding, NZ
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