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4 days ago
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Organ taster day invites curious to try out the 'king of instruments'
An organ taster day in Clitheroe will give members of the public the chance to try their hand at what the event's organiser calls the "king of instruments". The "Come and Play the Organ" session will be held at Clitheroe Parish Church (St Mary's) on Saturday, June 7, from 10.30am to 12.30pm, as part of a nationwide series of events intended to address the shortage of organists in the UK. Visitors will be able to watch an informal presentation, listen to a miniature recital, and try the organ for themselves during the session. James Robinson, organiser of the event, said: "2025 is 'Play the Organ Year' so there is no better time to give it a go. "We hope that there are some local people around who would like to learn this 'king of instruments.' "You might simply be interested to know how an organ works and the sounds it can make – or maybe you've always fancied playing one but have never had the chance. "It would also be great to see some children there because they are the future of our churches. "But all are welcome – so come along, be nosey, and make some noise." READ MORE: Wheelchair stickers removed 'in error' at Nelson Morrisons Filming for BBC drama The Cage closes Tockholes Road, Tockholes Vascular services at Blackburn hospital could move to Preston No prior experience is needed, though basic piano skills are helpful for those interested in learning and playing long-term. Those attending on the day are also invited to bring their own piano music to see how it transcribes onto the organ. Anyone requiring further details can contact Mr Robinson via email at lone2000@
Reuters
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Saints go marching to a new beat as Will Still vows high-octane revival
SOUTHAMPTON, England, May 26 (Reuters) - At just 32, Will Still speaks with the conviction of a veteran tactician as he outlines his blueprint to resurrect a Southampton side still reeling from one of English football's most calamitous campaigns. The Belgian-born English coach has wasted no time setting out his stall after signing a three-year deal with the recently relegated Saints, who endured Premier League ignominy as the first team to lose 30 matches in a 38-game season. "I don't like to sit in and wait and be passive," Still told reporters at St Mary's after witnessing Southampton's defeat by Arsenal. "I'd like our teams to dominate, to go and press, to be as aggressive as we can be." Still arrives fresh from guiding RC Lens to eighth place in France's Ligue 1, and his appointment represents a bold statement from a club desperate to bounce back from a season that yielded a paltry 12 points. Southampton's dramatic fall mirrors the rapid rise of their new manager, who has quickly built a reputation for high-octane football during his brief but impressive career. "We want to be high up the pitch and in the opposition's third as much as possible," said Still, articulating the antithesis of the football that saw Southampton sink with barely a whimper. His philosophy extends beyond tactical diagrams to the club's fractured culture. "It's about creating that environment where we're here to win and we want to win consistently," he explained. "I want to create this high-energy team with good humans who actually enjoy doing ultimately the best job in the world." With five weeks before pre-season begins, Still is already immersing himself in all things Southampton, studying past matches and familiarising himself with his new surroundings. "It allows you to come back in for pre-season and just hit the ground running," he said – precisely what Saints supporters will be hoping for as they look to return their club to the Premier League at the first attempt.
BBC News
25-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Analysis: Southampton 0-1 Arsenal
There was, on paper, very little to play for at St Mary' five teams were fighting it out for three Champions League places, Arsenal had secured their spot with a week to spare by beating Newcastle at Emirates Stadium last a major swing in goal difference would have seen them surrender second place to Manchester City but with Southampton heading into the game having scored 25 goals in 37 matches, and Arsenal keeper David Raya looking to retain the golden glove for most clean sheets, such a result was after conceding on Sunday, Raya shared the award with Nottingham Forest's Matz Sels, who also kept 13 clean result does nothing to alter either sides' league position, with Arsenal finishing the season in second place and already relegated Southampton bowing out at the bottom.
BBC News
25-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Analysis: Southampton 1-2 Arsenal
There was, on paper, very little to play for at St Mary' Southampton, meanwhile, had their fate confirmed on 6 April – the earliest relegation in Premier League history. Overtaking Derby County's record low mark of 11 points with a goalless draw against Manchester City a fortnight ago provided a rare moment of cheer in a dismal while Sunday's result made no difference to the table, for Southampton's players the match was an opportunity to impress with incoming manager Will Still watching on from the was confirmed as Ivan Juric's successor on a three-year contract before kick-off, becoming the club's fifth permanent manager since the start of the 2022-23 inherits a side in dire straits. Southampton picked up just 12 points this season and are on a 14-match winless run stretching back to 1 February. They also have the unwanted twin honours of the league's worst attack (26 goals) and worst defence (86 goals).There were positive signs in this latest defeat. Southampton frequently troubled Arsenal on the break, with Kamaldeen Sulemana's pace causing the visitors plenty of problems. Youngster Jay Robinson impressed on his first start and they delivered a spirited defensive performance in the face of constant attacking Still will be under no illusions about the task on his hands to restore Southampton's Premier League status at the first attempt.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Sport
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Relegated Southampton hires Will Still as new manager
SOUTHAMPTON, England (AP) — Southampton will leave the Premier League with a new manager on board after 32-year-old Englishman Will Still was hired Sunday after spending the last three seasons in French soccer. Still announced his departure from Lens last week after guiding the team to an eighth-placed finish in Ligue 1. He was previously at Reims. Still has signed a three-year contract with last-placed Southampton, which was one of the three teams relegated from the Premier League this season and was facing Arsenal at St Mary's on Sunday in the final round. 'I'm extremely proud and excited to have joined Southampton — there is huge potential here and we have a great opportunity to do something special,' Still said. ___ AP soccer: The Associated Press
