A social afternoon of music, conversation and cake in Medway Libraries!
Chatham Library
Community Hub
Dock Road
Chatham, Kent
ME4 4TX
Twydall Library
13-15 Twydall Green
Gillingham
Kent
ME8 6JY
Walderslade Village Library
Walderslade Road
Chatham
Kent
ME5 9LR
Second Friday of each month
Concerts 2:30-4pm
(unless otherwise stated)
Live Music Now’s Songs & Scones concerts are a great opportunity for older people to come together and share an enjoyable afternoon in the company of Live Music Now musicians.
Expect songs from West End shows, well known folk tunes, popular songs and light classical music. Each informal concert will be followed by a cup of tea, scone and a chance to chat and make new friends.
How to Book
To reserve a free place, telephone Medway Libraries: 01634 337799 or visit a library in Medway and ask staff to book a place for you.
This project is being supported by Medway Council and Medway Libraries. Read how Songs & Scones in Medway is fostering new friendships and building community here.
Friday 8 December
Chatham Library
2:30pm
Join award winning musicians Ainsley Hamill and Toby Shaer for a mixture of Scottish and self-penned songs and story-telling to get you in the festive spirit in the lead up to Christmas.
Friday 13 October
2:30pm
Henry and Elliott are award-winning musicians playing new acoustic music rooted in the traditional music of the British Isles. Singer-songwriter Elliott Morris blends blues- and roots-infused guitar with vocals. Henry Webster is a classically-trained violinist turned folk fiddle-player.
Friday 12 January
Twydall Library
2pm (note change of start time)
Start your year on a musical note. Join Duo Furioso who are known for their intensely expressive music making, personal character of playing and exceptional virtuosity. The group consists of prizewinning young cellists Helena Švigelj and Urška Horvat from Slovenia.
Friday 10 November
2:30pm
Lottie Hardy (Soprano) and Joseph Cavalli-Price (pianist) are both from Wales now living in London. As a duo they aspire to bring people on a journey and spread joy through their love of music. They will be performing songs from opera and musical theatre.
Friday 9 February
1:30pm (note change of start time)
Walderslade Village Library
Aulus Duo comprise of Ellie Knott (flute) and Georgina Dadson (guitar). They will be performing a Valentine concert full of music both familiar and new.
Friday 8 December
2:30pm
Join award winning musicians Ainsley Hamill and Toby Shaer for a mixture of Scottish and self-penned songs and story-telling to get you in the festive spirit in the lead up to Christmas.
Friday 8 March
2:30pm
Chatham Library
Zoë Wren is a folk singer songwriter who accompanies herself on guitar. Her voice ‘evokes Joni Mitchell at her very best’ according to Folk Radio UK. After starting out as a London busker, Zoe now performs a mix of acoustic and live looped music at festivals across the UK and Europe Expect songs inspired by Zoe’s roots as a folk artist but with a contemporary twist.
