BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Friends of St John's Kirk of Perth - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Friends of St John's Kirk of Perth X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Friends of St John's Kirk of Perth REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250626T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250626T130000 DTSTAMP:20260618T142758 CREATED:20250619T201648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T201648Z UID:893-1750939200-1750942800@www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk SUMMARY:A Carillon Recital by Ruth Irons (Dundee) DESCRIPTION:12 noon – Ruth Irons (Dundee) on the Bells of St John’s Kirk\, Perth. \n‘Melodies from Dundee’ \n Nostalgic and tuneful selections. \nAlthough Dundee does not possess a carillon tower\, its bell-ringing tradition remains strong through its churches and universities. Ruth Irons has developed a distinctive repertoire inspired by local melodies\, often performed on portable or visiting carillons. URL:https://www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk/event/a-carillon-recital-by-ruth-irons-dundee/ LOCATION:St John’s Kirk\, St John's Place\, Perth\, PH1 5SZ CATEGORIES:Kirk Bells ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-09-at-21.12.41-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250626T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250626T150000 DTSTAMP:20260618T142758 CREATED:20250619T202004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T202040Z UID:895-1750946400-1750950000@www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk SUMMARY:‘Perthshire Echoes’ - on the Bells of St John's Kirk DESCRIPTION:2pm – Ian Cassells (Perth) ‘Perthshire Echoes’ \nA light-hearted recital of country dances and surprises. \nThe carillon at St John’s Kirk is one of only a few in Scotland and consists of 35 bells cast by Gillett & Johnston. Installed in the 1930s\, it is a treasured part of Perth’s musical and cultural heritage. The carillon is housed in the historic tower of the city’s oldest church\, offering a wide dynamic range and tuneful resonance ideally suited for both classical and contemporary repertoire. URL:https://www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk/event/perthshire-echoes-on-the-bells-of-st-johns-kirk/ LOCATION:St John’s Kirk\, St John's Place\, Perth\, PH1 5SZ CATEGORIES:Kirk Bells ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-09-at-21.12.41-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250627T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250627T130000 DTSTAMP:20260618T142758 CREATED:20250619T202533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T202533Z UID:897-1751025600-1751029200@www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk SUMMARY:Carillon Recital by Michael Boyd (Saltley) DESCRIPTION:12 noon & 2pm – Michael Boyd (Saltley) \n‘Grand Finale’ \nTwo powerful recitals including works by French\, Dutch and Spanish composers\, as well as tributes to J.R. Knox and A. Skilbeck—both closely associated with St John’s Kirk. \nSaltley has historical connections to bell music through Birmingham’s wider carillon culture\, particularly at Bournville. Michael Boyd\, based in Saltley\, frequently performs at national venues and brings with him a broad repertoire featuring European composers and British originals\, some linked directly to St John’s Kirk. URL:https://www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk/event/carillon-recital-by-michael-boyd-saltley/ LOCATION:St John’s Kirk\, St John's Place\, Perth\, PH1 5SZ CATEGORIES:Kirk Bells ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-09-at-21.12.41-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250627T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250627T150000 DTSTAMP:20260618T142758 CREATED:20250619T202722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T202722Z UID:899-1751032800-1751036400@www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk SUMMARY:Carillon Recital by Michael Boyd (Saltley) - Part 2 DESCRIPTION:2pm – Michael Boyd (Saltley) \n‘Grand Finale’ \nTwo powerful recitals including works by French\, Dutch and Spanish composers\, as well as tributes to J.R. Knox and A. Skilbeck—both closely associated with St John’s Kirk. \nSaltley has historical connections to bell music through Birmingham’s wider carillon culture\, particularly at Bournville. Michael Boyd\, based in Saltley\, frequently performs at national venues and brings with him a broad repertoire featuring European composers and British originals\, some linked directly to St John’s Kirk. URL:https://www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk/event/carillon-recital-by-michael-boyd-saltley-part-2/ LOCATION:St John’s Kirk\, St John's Place\, Perth\, PH1 5SZ CATEGORIES:Kirk Bells ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-09-at-21.12.41-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250723T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250723T130000 DTSTAMP:20260618T142758 CREATED:20250420T181323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T104432Z UID:803-1753272000-1753275600@www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk SUMMARY:Carillon Recital DESCRIPTION:Continuing our series of Carillon Recitals given by Dr Ian Cassells. URL:https://www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk/event/carillon-recital-3/ LOCATION:St John’s Kirk\, St John's Place\, Perth\, PH1 5SZ CATEGORIES:Kirk Bells ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/DSCF3940_166689.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250730T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250730T183000 DTSTAMP:20260618T142758 CREATED:20250506T171633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T185546Z UID:817-1753896600-1753900200@www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk SUMMARY:Friends AGM DESCRIPTION:The Annual General Meeting of the Friends of St John’s Kirk of Perth will take place in the Knox Chapel at St John’s at 5.30pm\, on Wednesday 30th July. Refreshments will be available  from 5pm – please join us. \nPast and present members are cordially invited to renew their membership. URL:https://www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk/event/friends-agm/ LOCATION:St John’s Kirk\, St John's Place\, Perth\, PH1 5SZ CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/agm-featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250806T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250806T130000 DTSTAMP:20260618T142758 CREATED:20250508T192003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T192003Z UID:835-1754481600-1754485200@www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk SUMMARY:Carillon Recital DESCRIPTION:Continuing our series of recitals on the carillon of St John’s Kirk\, Perth. URL:https://www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk/event/carillon-recital-4/ LOCATION:St John’s Kirk\, St John's Place\, Perth\, PH1 5SZ CATEGORIES:Kirk Bells ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-07-at-12.18.59.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250903T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250903T140000 DTSTAMP:20260618T142758 CREATED:20250828T191604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T202341Z UID:930-1756908000-1756908000@www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk SUMMARY:Carillon Recital DESCRIPTION:Music for King James VI & Queen Anne \nThis topical recital complements Edinburgh’s King James VI Exhibition which runs until 14th September. \nFor over 30 years\, Dr Ian Cassells has sustained a programme of recitals on the Bells of St John’s Kirk – seasonal and topical – and never the same one twice. \n  URL:https://www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk/event/carillon-recital-5/ LOCATION:St John’s Kirk\, St John's Place\, Perth\, PH1 5SZ CATEGORIES:Kirk Bells ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/James-VI-and-I-and-Queen-Anna-in-their-youth.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250919T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250919T140000 DTSTAMP:20260618T142758 CREATED:20250902T210303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T210513Z UID:953-1758277800-1758290400@www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk SUMMARY:Scottish Stained Glass Symposium 2025 DESCRIPTION:The Scottish Stained Glass Trust will hold its September Symposium at St John’s Kirk\, a church with a remarkable collection of 20th-century stained glass. \nThis year marks the 150th anniversaries of artists Douglas Strachan and Margaret Chilton\, whose work can be seen here alongside windows by Hendrie\, Wilson\, Goudie\, Adam\, Ballantine\, Meikle\, Guthrie & Wells\, Meredith Williams\, Marjory Kemp\, and Salvin. \n\n\n\nProgramme highlights:\n\n\n\n\nTalk by Trustee Rona Moody (background to the windows and artists) and Chair Sue Bradbury (technical aspects of the glass)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalk around the church to study the windows (bring binoculars if you wish)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLunch and informal discussion beneath Strachan’s East Window \n\nSandwich lunch with cake & fruit available for £10 (please pre-book and advise dietary requirements).\n\n\n\nSchedule:\n\n\n\n\n10:30 – Arrival\, tea/coffee and biscuits\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – Welcome by Susan Bradbury\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:05 – Short SSGT update + talks\, followed by tour of the windows\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:00 – Lunch and discussion\n\n\n\nFree event\, email us to book: secretary@ssgt.org.uk URL:https://www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk/event/scottish-stained-glass-symposium-2025/ LOCATION:St John’s Kirk\, St John's Place\, Perth\, PH1 5SZ CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot-2025-09-02-at-22.01.31.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251004T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251004T140000 DTSTAMP:20260618T142758 CREATED:20250826T163407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T163407Z UID:924-1759582800-1759586400@www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk SUMMARY:Jack Oades (organ) DESCRIPTION:A published composer\, sound designer and also a keen surfer\, Jack has been Organist and Master of the Music at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh since January this year. He opens this season of St John’s Music with music by Bach\, Langlais\,  Alain and others URL:https://www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk/event/jack-oades-organ/ LOCATION:St John’s Kirk\, St John's Place\, Perth\, PH1 5SZ CATEGORIES:Organ Recital ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot-2025-08-26-at-17.33.27.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251019T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251019T170000 DTSTAMP:20260618T142758 CREATED:20250826T163702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T163702Z UID:927-1760886000-1760893200@www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk SUMMARY:Tayside Big Band DESCRIPTION:Perthshire’s own talented 20-piece combo\, Tayside Big Band has been playing music from the swing era and beyond for 50 years. You will hear a selection from their wide and varied repertoire including some vocal delights from guest vocalist Mo Hannah. URL:https://www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk/event/tayside-big-band/ LOCATION:St John’s Kirk\, St John's Place\, Perth\, PH1 5SZ CATEGORIES:Instrumental ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/images-4.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251029T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251029T213000 DTSTAMP:20260618T142758 CREATED:20250828T193611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T194158Z UID:935-1761766200-1761773400@www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk SUMMARY:Silent Movie Night - The Phantom of the Opera DESCRIPTION:Step into the shadows this Halloween season for a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience in the hauntingly beautiful surroundings of St John’s Kirk of Perth! \nOn Wednesday 29th October at 7:30pm\, the 1925 silent film masterpiece The Phantom of the Opera will flicker to life on the big screen\, accompanied by the thunderous\, spine-tingling sound of the Kirk’s magnificent pipe organ – performed live by international award-winning organist Aaron Hawthorne. \nWith its centuries-old atmosphere\, St John’s Kirk is the perfect setting to encounter Lon Chaney’s iconic portrayal of the Phantom – a tale of mystery\, obsession\, and the dark allure of the Paris Opera House. As shadows dance across the stone walls and the music swells\, you’ll feel the story’s drama and terror in a way no ordinary cinema can match. \nA night of vintage horror\, live music\, and spine-chilling atmosphere – the perfect precursor to Halloween. There may also be some surprises along the way … \nTickets from £11.55 \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-phantom-of-the-opera-1925-with-live-organ-by-aaron-hawthorne-tickets-1573728677839?aff=oddtdtcreator URL:https://www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk/event/silent-movie-night-the-phantom-of-the-opera/ CATEGORIES:Organ Recital ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot-2025-08-28-at-20.32.15.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251101T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251101T140000 DTSTAMP:20260618T142758 CREATED:20250828T204208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T204255Z UID:945-1762002000-1762005600@www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk SUMMARY:Chris Nickol (organ) DESCRIPTION:Director of Music at New Kilpatrick Church Bearsden\, Chris presents a programme of Handel\, Bach\, Franck and Peter Maxwell Davies as well as some of his own music and that of fellow Glasgow organist Frikki Walker URL:https://www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk/event/chris-nickol-organ/ LOCATION:St John’s Kirk\, St John's Place\, Perth\, PH1 5SZ CATEGORIES:Organ Recital ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_1963-e1515596005724-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251114T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251114T210000 DTSTAMP:20260618T142758 CREATED:20251011T100642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251011T101247Z UID:963-1763148600-1763154000@www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk SUMMARY:Choral Music by Candlelight - Perth DESCRIPTION:Choral Music by Candlelight – Perth\n\n\n14 Nov 2025\, 19:30 – 21:00\nSt John’s Kirk\, Perth\, St John’s Place\, Perth PH1 5SZ\, UK\n\n\n\nJoin a choir of singers from across Perthshire and Dundee for an evening of Helen’s sacred choral music by Candlelight. URL:https://www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk/event/choral-music-by-candlelight-perth/ LOCATION:St John’s Kirk\, St John's Place\, Perth\, PH1 5SZ CATEGORIES:Choral/ Vocal ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot-2025-10-11-at-11.10.18.png ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Band":MAILTO:helencomposer@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251116T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251116T163000 DTSTAMP:20260618T142758 CREATED:20250828T204721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T210138Z UID:948-1763305200-1763310600@www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk SUMMARY:Resol String Quartet DESCRIPTION:Haydn Op. 74 No. 1 in C Major “Apponyi” – Mendelssohn Op. 80 in F Minor – Beethoven Op. 59 No. 3 in C Major “Rasumovsky” \nPromoted by Perth Chamber Music but taking place at customary St John’s Music time (NB: paid admission required; see www.perthchambermusic.org.uk for details) URL:https://www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk/event/resol-string-quartet/ LOCATION:St John’s Kirk\, St John's Place\, Perth\, PH1 5SZ CATEGORIES:Instrumental ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Resol-String-Quartet-235.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251217T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251217T134500 DTSTAMP:20260618T142758 CREATED:20251121T095927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T100115Z UID:974-1765976400-1765979100@www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk SUMMARY:Carols for Busy People DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 17 December 2025 \nSt John’s Kirk of Perth \n12.30pm – Home-made soup\, rolls & mince pies \n1\,00-1.40pm – Carols and Readings URL:https://www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk/event/carols-for-busy-people/ CATEGORIES:Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-21-at-09.56.24.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR