THE monthly organ recital at St Andrew’s Parish Church in Farnham will be given by Mike Smith, the organist at St Mary’s Church Frensham on Tuesday, October 13.

Playing the organ has been a passion for Mike since taking his first steps on the organ in Kingston Parish Church. 

During his time at St John’s College, Cambridge, Mike discovered the joy of accompanying as accompanist to the college choral society and has subsequently played for many church choirs and choral societies and regularly accompanies the Woking-based choir, the Octavian Singers.

Following a career as a civil engineer and teaching Mike enjoys walking, a large garden and being a full time dad to his young daughter.

His programme includes Voluntary No1 by William Boyce, JS Bach’s Fugue in G major, Festive March by Henry Smart and Frank Bridge’s Adagio. Other pieces are by Dubois, Stephen Burtonwood and Manz.

The recitals start at 1.10pm and last about 40 minutes. Bring your own lunch or enjoy the refreshments available. Admission is free any donations are use towards expenses.