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Thank you, John
John Shearman, who has been a member of the Friends’ committee for over 14 years, is retiring from both the committee and from his role...
Apr 211 min read
Music was her passion
Long-time supporter and Friend of the CPSO, Audrey Creed, was so described in the funeral eulogy following her December death, aged 99....
Jan 262 min read
Spring concert 2025
The Spring concert will feature two works by Granville Bantock, famous composer and great grandfather of our resident conductor, Bjorn...
Jan 262 min read
WOW! WHAT AN EVENING
Henry Fairpo, V&A Vigar Group, Concert Sponsors writes: A programme that suits space and orchestra makes a symphony orchestra in a grand...
Jul 10, 20243 min read


Better Late than Never!
The Spring concert on March 17 was a CPSO 30th anniversary celebration - four years after the original date. This celebratory concert -...
Apr 5, 20242 min read
What is PCYM?
The Peterborough Centre for Young Musicians (PCYM) is an exciting venture for the region’s enthusiastic young musicians. A joint...
Feb 10, 20241 min read
LET'S LOOK FORWARD TO SPRING!
There’s a treat in store ... Planning is underway for the Spring concert which will be the programme that was cancelled in March 2020 due...
Dec 9, 20231 min read
Farewell to Clive Frusher
Clive Frusher, the former chairman of the Friends of the City of Peterborough Symphony Orchestra died in June. Clive retired from the...
Jul 28, 20231 min read
DANCING and DELIGHT
Concert Review by Liz Noble An almost full house greeted the extra large orchestra (about 60 players) for the CPSO concert on the warm...
Jul 28, 20232 min read
Boost for funds
The recent Friends’ Spring quiz raised £149 which will be donated to the orchestra later this year. The winner, drawn from the...
May 27, 20231 min read
On their toes...
Tu Danse students, aged from 8 to 18, are busy rehearsing for their performances at the concert on Saturday June 17 at 7.30pm. Working...
May 27, 20231 min read
Invitation to the Dance
The Orchestra are very excited to announce details of the Summer concert which will be held on Saturday 17 June at Queen Katharine...
Mar 22, 20231 min read
Superb Concert...
Liz Noble reviews the March concert QKA provided a delightful venue again for a superb concert by the CPSO. An almost full house enjoyed...
Mar 22, 20232 min read
Can you help?
Now that refreshments are back on the concert days it would be great to have a team of volunteers that could help with this or selling...
Feb 7, 20231 min read
Another Year - Another AGM!
The Friends held their annual general meeting immediately before the Friends’ December concert. The serving committee members – Kevin...
Feb 7, 20231 min read
The Best Ever
“A delightful programme”, “A most enjoyable afternoon”. “Lovely tea” “Delighted to be back in QKA for concerts - much more comfortable...
Feb 7, 20231 min read
Winter Concert & Afternoon Tea
Sunday 11 December 2.30pm St Andrew’s United Reformed Church Come along to an afternoon of Seasonal entertainment (and a delicious tea!)...
Nov 29, 20221 min read
Welcome Return to QKA
Liz Noble After Remembrance Sunday traditions, services and ceremony in the morning, it was a great pleasure to complete the day by...
Nov 29, 20222 min read
St. John's lunchtime recitals resume
The autumn season of lunchtime concerts in St John’s Church, Peterborough begins again on Tuesday 20th September and will fall into two...
Oct 12, 20221 min read
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