Over 170 people enjoyed a Chamber concert by members of the Isle of Man Symphony Orchestra at Trinity Methodist Church on Sunday 17th July. The programme, under the baton of Maurice Powell and leadership of William Pickering, included highlights such as Saint Saens’ Cello Concerto no.1 with former Young Musician of Mann Eleanor Jones as soloist, Handel’s Organ Concerto ‘The Cuckoo and the Nightingale’ and Albinoni’s haunting Adagio, both with organ soloist John Riley, along with favourite extracts from Handel’s Water Music and Pergolesi’s beautiful Stabat Mater, with top soloists Karen Elliott (soprano) and Adrienne Murray (mezzo soprano.) Sue Collier Chairman of the 125 Committee said, “It was a fabulous afternoon, the music and soloists were excellent. We were delighted that the Isle of Man Symphony Orchestra agreed to be part of our 125 year of celebrations. It was a rare and exciting opportunity to hear such as varied orchestral programme and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it.” Trinity Methodist Church is celebrating its 125 years of Christian witness with special services and social events taking place throughout the year. Plans for the coming months include an outdoor songs of praise and family picnic at Nobles Park bandstand (14th August at 3pm) and a special service for Samhain, the celebration of the Celtic New Year (30th October.) Trinity Methodist church has over 10 groups ranging from the Men’s Java group, sporty church for children aged 7 to 11 years, book club to home groups and noisy church. Services take place each Sunday at 1030 (which include Sunday school.) - Ends -