The Oxted & Limpsfield Music Society staged its first concert on St. Valentine's Day, 1946, over 60 years ago. Its objective was and still is to bring to the area, at reasonable prices, music of the standard heard in London concert halls.

Early days of the Society had the active support of Sir Adrian Boult, a Woldingham resident. From 1960 to 1990, Miss Eileen Joyce, who lived in Limpsfield High Street, was the President. Up to time of their deaths in 2002/3, Wulstan Atkins, a godson of Sir Edward Elgar, and his wife, Jane were able to use their many contacts in the musical world to engage top class soloists and ensembles. This tradition continues. In 2007 the eminent pianist Imogen Cooper accepted the Society's invitation to become President.

Activities. The Society basically runs two types of activity, Club Evenings open to members only and Concerts open to all. Both these activities are reasonably priced and represent a large saving on London and even Croydon ticket prices. Students only pay half-price and nothing for the friendly and welcoming atmosphere!

Membership. Membership costs £50 per annum which includes a serial ticket for the five main concerts. This ticket is transferable.
Information and concert tickets. Contact Pat Cruddas 01883 714630
Club Evening tickets. Contact Gillian Thomas (see below).

President: Imogen Cooper CBE
Management Committee
Chairman: David Lloyd
General Secretary: Stella Maude, 22 Titsey Road, Oxted Surrey RH8 0DF
E-mail: stellagmaude@btinternet.com
Membership Secretary; Pat Cruddas, 28 Park Road, Oxted, Surrey
Club Evening Secretary: Gillian Thomas, 8 Wheeler Avenue, Oxted, Surrey RH8 9LE
Hon Treasurer: Colin Thomas
Other Committee Members: Michael Barlow, Jane Berthoud,
Giles Maberly, Stephen Shaw

Programme

2011-2012

Main Concerts

Most of the main concerts are held in the Theatre at Hazelwood School, Limpsfield but the concert on 31st March 2012 will be in St Peter's Church, Limpsfield. All concerts start at 8.00pm

Friday 28th October
La Mer Trio (flute, viola, harp) £14

Saturday 25th February 2012
Thomas Carroll (cello) with Anthony Hewitt (piano) £14

Saturday 31st March 2012
Ian le Grice (organ) with Crispian Steele-Perkins (trumpet) £14

Saturday 21st April 2012
Emma Johnson (clarinet) with John Lenehan (piano) £18

Prices indicated are for a single ticket. Students half price
Buy your tickets in advance from Pat Cruddas 01883 714630.

Club Evenings

In addition to the main concerts of the season, members are entitled to attend 3 concerts.

Saturday 3rd March 2012 at Hazelwood School
Young musicians from local schools

Thursday 17th May 2012 at Oxted Place
Nicholas Stringfellow & Eleanor Hodgkinson (cello & piano)

Thursday 14th June 2012 at Oxted United Reformed Church
Young students from The Robert Bouffler Trust preceded by AGM

Brochures for the season are now available. If you are interested and unsure whether you are already on the mailing list, please send your name and address to Pat Cruddas at the address above.