What's On? at The Firs
What can I see and do at The Firs?
The Lichen, Bark and Moss Adventure Trail
Explore nature at The Firs, through touch, feel and smell as you search for lichen, bark and moss around Elgar's Birthplace.
Thu 17 Oct 2019
+ 17 other dates
10:30-16:30
Mr Phoebus at The Firs - Ride a Penny Farthing
Imagine a completely unique experience where you can learn, touch, even ride an Iconic piece of Victorian history. Available to adults and children.
Sun 20 Oct 2019
11:00-16:00
Early Years Sensory Nature Adventures
Our sensory adventure has been created to inspire little minds and unlock their potential, enjoying nature together with friends and family.
Wed 23 Oct 2019
+ 6 other dates
10:00-11:00
Crafting with Elaine
Do you or your little ones enjoy crafting?
Sat 26 Oct 2019
+ 1 other date
11:30-12:00
+ other times
Trio Rosalba
York-based Trio Rosalba (Robert Webb - violin, Julia Brewer - cello, Helen Jones - piano) perform a recital programme including the Piano Trio by Fauré, and the Sonata for Violin and Piano by Debussy.
Sat 26 Oct 2019
13:00-14:00
Birthday Serenade for Clara
It is with great pleasure that the German mezzosoprano/contralto Sabine Gerlinde Smith has accepted an invitation for a song recital at The Firs, celebrating the bicentenary of Clara Schumann’s birth in 1819.
Sun 27 Oct 2019
11:30-12:15
+ other times
Wormery and Compost Talks with Dawne our Gardener
Get your hands dirty and explore our gardens creepy crawlies at the Firs.
Wed 30 Oct 2019
13:00-13:30
+ other times
An Audience with Corinne Frost
Come and listen to Corinne playing solo cello including Elgar and other English music. Corinne will interact with the audience with lively ancedotes.
Sun 10 Nov 2019
+ 1 other date
12:00-12:45
Elgar Society presents 'Grania and Diarmid' and 'Caractacus' by Andrew Neill
Formerly Chairman of the national Elgar Society, Andrew explores the background and musical influences behind the George Moore's Irish play 'Grania and Diarmid' and then turns to the music of 'Caractacus' (who may not have been Celtic).
Sat 16 Nov 2019
14:30-16:30
A Cello and Piano Recital
A lunchtime recital with Corinne Frost (Cello) and Janine Parsons (Piano) who will perform for your pleasure to include a rarely played Elgar piece.
Fri 22 Nov 2019
13:00-14:00
Elgar Society presents 'One of the old school, solid, and good, and a gentleman' by Dr Jim Berrow
At Worcester Cathedral, between 1814 and 1950, there were only four incumbent organists and William Done served for 51 years. His pupil and successor, Hugh Blair, uncharacteristically survived for only two years.
Sat 07 Dec 2019
14:30-16:30
