Trio Paradis (Jacquelyn Bevan - piano, Ruth O’Shea - violin & Linda Stocks - cello) play a Café Concert on the first Thursday of each month at 1.15pm at Christ Church: a themed 45-minute concert of mainly classical music, introduced by the performers. There is a pop-up café open from 12.45pm where you can meet friends and make new ones over tea/coffee and home-made cakes.
Our first programme of 2026 is a varied collection of music by composers of African origin, from Joseph Bologne Chevalier de Saint-George, who was a contemporary of Mozart, to 20th century composers, in particular from North America.
An RSVP via our website is appreciated, but you can just turn up - maybe bring a cushion for the pew. Christ Church can be a bit chilly so please dress warmly. As of 2026 there are now a few blankets provided! Trio Paradis Cafe Concerts are 'pay-what-you-feel' via a retiring collection, to keep live music affordable for everyone. There is free parking on Christchurch Street West, or behind the Town Hall (opposite the Memorial Theatre, please check re cost/time) or in Weymouth Road. Access for wheelchairs is via a ramp (you can text ahead of time 07595 671116); there are several steps up to the church and a hand rail.