It's Monday and we are starting our week with a #heritage post. Did you know that Richard Smith, the first minister at Wainsgate, used to preach in the private houses or barns of those who were willing to receive him? Smith is buried in the Wainsgate graveyard

Do you ever find yourself wanting to take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life? Then you are welcome to stop by and visit Wainsgate Chapel and its grounds. Located in a tranquil setting this beautiful place provides a sense of quiet reflection. #WainsgateChapel

.Wainsgate Chapel 11/6 7pm #jazz Shirley Smart Trio. ‘a sound world that is at once rooted in the ancient & traditional musics that it draws from in an utterly contemporary manner that also incorporates modern jazz' Jazzwise. info/tickets wainsgate.co.uk/shirley-smart/ #hebdenbridge

The Wainsgate concert series has built a reputation for unforgettable performances. But you don’t have to take our word for it, just read the wonderful reviews of Sarah McQuaid’s concert written by Anne Caldwell, and of Dale Storr's concert written by Julia Maybury

Don't miss this one, #jazz fans. Sun June 11 7pm ​“Smart [...] demonstrates a wide range of techniques incorporating an understanding of improvisation drawn from a jazz background and her extensive knowledge of Arabic maqam” Songlines

Have a listen to this! Trio Chuva are at Wainsgate on Saturday 17 June 3pm playing their diverse mixture of classical and folk repertoire - I think our acoustic will love them, as will you! Find out more/book here: wainsgate.co.uk/trio-chuva/ youtu.be/2k1OqmUKJCY

Eclectic jazz/world music at Wainsgate this Sunday 11/6 7pm. Shirley Smart trio - more info/book wainsgate.co.uk/shirley-smart/ "a sound world rooted in the ancient and traditional musics that it draws from in an utterly contemporary manner that also incorporates modern jazz" Jazzwise

A taster for the fabulous #jazz event coming up at Wainsgate on Sunday at 7pm. Visit the website for more info and to book. #ShirleySmartTrio youtu.be/UQsH0A_D3jI

An absolute pleasure, and an amazing night. Thank you. 🎶🎶🎶

#TrioChuva bring an exciting programme of pieces by Astor Piazzolla, Eric Satie, Manuel de Falla, Miroslav Tadic and Carlos Paredes interspersed with some great traditional Balkan tunes. Wainsgate Chapel #HebdenBridge Sat 17/6 3pm.

Coming up at the Chapel on Sun 30/7 at 3pm - @kimmoorepoet with members of Yorkshire Volunteers - What the trumpet taught me. Intro by Amanda Dalton. “An absolute delight.” Cerys Matthews. Click through for info and tickets. #HebdenBridge #Poetry #BrassBand wainsgate.co.uk/kim-moore/

Tomorrow!

Got to love a bit of #jazz at the Chapel!

The Wainsgate Music programme continues next month with two great jazz gigs kicking things off. Here's the first one - Ben Crosland and Threeway.

Here at Wainsgate this very afternoon! #jazz #hebdenbridge

Here, this Friday #Jazz #Hebdenbridge

This Saturday afternoon there's a belter of a concert up here at Wainsgate Chapel - the phenomenal fun of Red Hippo "The 'wow' factor from start to finish", supported by local jazz legends Tongue & Groove - with our very own Dave Nelson in action on keys! wainsgate.co.uk/red-hippo/

#GoatGirl at Wainsgate Chapel on Fri 22/3 - tickets flying off the shelf - don't miss out, book now. wainsgate.co.uk/goat-girl/

Wainsgate on Saturday evening@VasilisXeno (“One of the most fiery young saxophonists around blazes a path through the hard bop repertoire” ) and Paul Edis (“One of the leading lights of contemporary jazz”) #Jazz #HebdenBridge #YORKSHIRE wainsgate.co.uk/xenopoulos-edi…

It's going to be a full house for this one - grab your tickets while you still can. Commoners Choir