Final series

Tamara Leggett and Neil Sellman, with accompaniment from David Manners, begin the 34th series of summer lunchtime concerts at Holy Trinity Hastings on Wednesday, May 6.

Spokesman Simon Scott said: “Their presentation Le Café Franglais kicks the series off in a light programme with a leaning towards our European neighbours.

“The concerts continue on every Wednesday throughout May, June and July. As always, there is an impressive line-up of classical performers on instruments including the organ, piano, violin, flute and classical guitar, coming from near and far, including violinist Jean-Samuel Bez visiting us from France on June 17. The series again includes old friends returning to impress us with their talents and performers entertaining us for the first time in Hastings.

“This year has a tinge of sadness as it will be the final series run by the Friends of Holy Trinity, who have used the profits from so many years of concerts for the betterment of the church building and its musical instruments.

“The church will be closed for a time after the series is ended as it undergoes a major overhaul and refurbishment. However, happily the church has plans already afoot for a return of lunchtime concerts after it reopens.

“This year’s series ends with a grand finale for the last concert on July 29 with a longer programme featuring a number of performers, both singers and instrumentalists, who have been regular returners over the years. It promises to be a grand send-off.

“The venue is Holy Trinity Church, Robertson Street, Hastings town centre and the full programme can be viewed in the What’s On section of the church’s website at www.hthchurch.org. They begin at 1.10pm and run for about 50 minutes. Entry is free, with a request for donations after each concert. Sandwiches, cakes and drinks are on sale beforehand. A lovely way to spend one’s summer lunchtimes with food and wonderful music ringing in the ears!”