At this year’s Heritage Open Days weekend we reveal new treasures of Mount Dinham’s heritage. Visitors discovered our peregrines, enjoyed music recitals, historical tours and a weddings exhibition, Vena Amoris. BBQ lunches were served outside the west doors, with Cream teas, Italian desserts and cakes available inside. Here is out commemorative flyer/poster. Entrance was free for all events and donations very gratefully received towards the upkeep of the church. Our team was delighted to welcome so many people!

Saturday 14th September, 10.00-19.00 
11.00 Peregrine talk and presentation - Nick Dixon is Devon’s urban peregrine expert and has been monitoring the fastest creatures on the planet, here at St. Michael’s since 1997.
Dr Nigel Browne, Diocesan Organ Advisor, gave demonstrations of the organ and guidance for people of all ages to experience playing the organ throughout the afternoon.
14.00 Vocal and piano recitals - Matthew Jeffrey, tenor lay clerk at Exeter Cathedral, sang works by Quilter, Schubert and Finzi. Joe Ward, bass choral scholar at Exeter Cathedral, sang excerpts from Vaughan Williams’ Five Mystical Songs and Songs of Travel. Matthew Wright,  classicist, organist at St. Margaret’s Topsham, pianist and composer, played a programme of music by composers beginning with the letter ‘H’ for heritage. He was also accompanist for Matthew and Joe this afternoon.
18.00 Sung Mass of the Holy Cross - celebrated by the Venerable David Gunn-Johnson and sung by the choir of St. Michael’s ~ all welcome.

Sunday 15th September, 11.00-1700
11.00 Sung Mass - with the choir of St Michael’s.
Dr Nigel Browne, Diocesan Organ Advisor, gave demonstrations of the organ and guidance for people of all ages to experience playing the organ throughout the afternoon.
14.00 Organ recital with Matt Clark, organist of St. Michael’s.
15.00 Architectural tour with Dr Richard Parker, architectural historian and Cantor of the choir.
16.00 Parlour Songs around the piano with the Boys of the Old Brigade (Tony Pugh, Richard Parker, Oliver Nicholson, Peter Allsop, accompanied by Matt Clark).

Read more here about our weekend’s events on the national Heritage Open Days website.