In 2008, Churches Together in Keynsham and Saltford are organising a wide ranging and exciting programme for the whole community -
'More to Life 08'.

Recognising that God plays in every scene of life, 'More to Life 08' is seeking to discover spiritual signposts amidst the passions of life which engage people's hearts today.

Each month of the year will be devoted to a specific theme as detailed in the menu above.

• JanuaryTravel
• FebruaryFamily and friends
• MarchSport

• AprilHope
• MayGardening
• JuneFood

• Music and Arts
• AugustOutdoor recreation
• SeptemberEnvironment

• OctoberPolitics and media
• NovemberRemembering
• DecemberCelebration

‘Most of us go to our grave with our music still inside of us’ Anonymous

Writing about his art form, the U2 frontman Bono famously said : “Music can change the world, because it can change people”. U2’s portfolio over the last 25 years would suggest there is truth in this statement – art can change the world.

The month of July 2008 will include musical and artistic events which aim to demonstrate that good art, far from being removed from the great global and local issues of today, is at their spiritual centre. Indeed reverberations from such art go out from it and impact women and men such that the world is changed.

William Dalrymple in Keynsham CANCELLED!

Wednesday 2 July 7:30 pm, Fry Club

Leading travel writer, historian and broadcaster William Dalrymple, author of ‘From the Holy Mountain’ and ‘The Last Mughal’, speaks in Keynsham, in partnership with Keynsham Music Festival. We are very sorry but this event will now not happen this week. William has sent huge apologies : he was up for the ‘Indian Booker’ prize for his recent ‘Last Mughal’ book and, although he didn’t feel he was a contender, he has in fact now been awarded the prize – an immense honour. The presentation, in Bombay/Mumbai on Thursday, with its attendant media presence, is of course very difficult indeed for him to pass up. We negotiated with William’s agent to see if there were any possible travel arrangements that could overcome this, but there were none. Suzi Mizrahi (Music Festival Director), and Simon Howell(representing More-to-Life), as joint producers of Wednesday night’s event, obviously did not feel we could claim the primacy of our smaller, local event in the face of this. William in turn said he will come to Keynsham to speak - free of charge - at a later date.

Faith, Folk and Fairtrade - Gareth Davies-Jones

Friday 4 July 7:30 pm, Fry Club

Fair Trade Media singer/songwriter Gareth Davies-Jones plays and speaks. “Passion and complete frankness… punches the listener right in the solar plexus!” (The Phantom Tollbooth). “…a fully fledged have-guitar-will-travel journeyman. Songs of faith and justice ring out.” (Cross Rhythms). In partnership with Keynsham Fairtrade Group and Keynsham Music Festival.

Lunchtime concert

Friday 4 July 1:10 pm, St John's parish church, Keynsham High St

Natalie Morton (piano) and Roger Peach (violin) – admission free with retiring collection and Fair Trade coffee served. 13:10 to 14:00.

Keynsham Music Festival - Fair Trade theme

Sunday 6 July 12:00 pm, Keynsham Memorial Park

Special 10th Anniversary Year - with vibrant new Fair Trade theme! The Festival is a free community event.

Danelle in the Park - Danelle Harvey plus Band

Sunday 6 July 4:15 pm, Keynsham's 10th Music Festival, Keynsham Park

Danelle plays for us and for Fair Trade, at the Keynsham Music Festival. ‘Ethical Diva’ Danelle Harvey plus Band – ‘the world’s first Fair Trade Media Artiste’, founding the concept for Fair Trade Music. She tells it like it is, leaving listeners feeling elevated, uplifted and inspired. "She’s got a great voice. I love how organic she is, and how raw it is... I love her voice." (Simon Webbe)

Gareth in the Park - Gareth Davies-Jones

Sunday 6 July 3:00 pm, Keynsham's 10th Music Festival, Keynsham Park

Gareth plays for us and for Fair Trade, at the Keynsham Music Festival. “Passion and complete frankness… punches the listener right in the solar plexus!” (The Phantom Tollbooth). “…a fully fledged have-guitar-will-travel journeyman. Songs of faith and justice ring out.” (Cross Rhythms).

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