Sunday 16th August 2026

St Nicholas, Barfrestone CT15 7JH

Choral Evensong

Of this tiny Norman church, Pevsner - the famous architectural historian and chronicler of the nation's churches - wrote that "for sumptuousness of decoration the little church can hold its own with any 12th century building in England".

Built partly of Caen stone, and embellished with a profusion of carved animals, plants, grotesques and ornamentation, this church is like no other in Kent.

Join us for Evensong on a summer Sunday afternoon.

The church really is quite small, and there are limited places available for the choir. If you are interested to sing in the choir, register HERE.

You need to be a reasonable experienced choir singer and ideally a fairly quick learner, and available for rehearsals in Sandwich in advance.

Minister: To be confirmed
The East Kent Evensong Choir and Wind Ensemble
Choirmaster: Phil Price

Music list

Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis—Fauxbourdon by William Byrd (ca.1540-1623)
Anthem: Lord, for thy tender mercies sake attrib. Richard Farrant (c.1525–80)
plus sung responses, hymns and a psalm.

Band Rehearsal 7pm Tuesday 4th August, United Reformed Church, Sandwich CT13 9AF

Choir + Band Rehearsal 7pm Tuesday 11th August, United Reformed Church, Sandwich CT13 9AF

See below for scores and part-learning singalong videos.

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You must prepare your part in advance.
Below, click on your voicepart to show a singalong video which highlights your part and displays the score.