From Blackpool to Cradley: Celebrating the 120th birthday of Reginald Dixon
A free concert will bring the sound of Blackpool to St Peter’s Church in Cradley this weekend, presented by Cannock Chase Organ Club.
Come along on Saturday, 18 January at 2.30pm to St Peter's in Cradley, when Damon Willetts, Cameron Lloyd, Alec Walters and David Lobban transform St Peter's into Blackpool Tower Ballroom with a celebration of all things Reginald Dixon following on from what would have been Reginald's 120th birthday in October.
Before Reginald Dixon got the job at Blackpool Tower, he was resident organist at the Regent Cinema in Dudley!
We are looking forward to welcoming all four organists back, especially David, who played at the Tower Ballroom for many years. Damon and Cameron are both local Black Country musicians so do come along and join us.
The Mighty Compton will be showcased along with duets and solos on piano and electronic organ with Hauptwerk Tower Ballroom sample set sounds.
Live video feed of the Compton console on the big screen.
It's all free and there will be interval refreshments and a raffle and there will be a retiring collection in aid of our Community Vision Project to improve the community facilities of the building.
Nearest mainline station is Cradley Heath and busses 9 and 002 pass nearby.
Please use local free car parks and on street parking as there is no parking available in the churchyard.
Visit the church's website at: achurchnearyou.com/church/18744
