Decision details

Bayle Music

Decision Maker: Ward Member for Folkestone Central (1)

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Eanswythe 880 Festival – This concert is a highlight of the celebrations marking the 880th anniversary of the dedication of the new church of St Mary & St Eanswythe on 12 September 1138 and the moving and installation of the relics of St Eanswythe in the new building which forms the foundation of the present Chancel.

 

Decision:

 

DECISION:

 

To provide funding of £200 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

Bayle Music concerts attract audiences of 40-80 depending on the programme and the time of year. A performance of Handel’s ‘Messiah’ in 2016 attracted an audience of over 125. Bayle Music is currently in its sixth season and the concert on 15 September will launch our seventh.  The church also hosts the annual Sacconi Chamber Music Festival each May with audiences averaging 120 for each of the concerts held in church. 2018 marked the 11th Festival. 

 

 

Publication date: 11/07/2018

Date of decision: 03/07/2018

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