in the Parish of Sturry with Fordwich and Westbere with Hersden

Flame meets every Sunday during term-time from 8:45am - 9:15am in Sturry Church to practise music for worship. All musical capabilities and a wide variety of instruments catered for.
In 2011 Flame comprises of;
Since Flame first started in 2001 many people in the congregation have started learning new instruments, with some now accomplished musicians. As experienced members move on to University or elsewhere we welcome all ages and abilities.
The criteria? Nothing, provided you enjoy playing music!
We can cater for complete beginners on most instruments in any key and clef - to ensure there is music that you can play, please email flame@sturrychurch.org.uk beforehand. Otherwise just turn up at Sturry church at 8:45am for half an hour's practise before the service.
We play in nearly every service - normally in one of the first hymns, to allow the younger members to join their youth groups whilst the adults and elder teenagers stay in. Occasionally, a few members of Flame play a quiet piece of music during the Communion.
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Flame music group continues to encourage people to start learning new instruments. In March 2009 the group included a string section (violins and cello), woodwind (flutes, clarinets, recorders, bassoon and sax), brass (cornet). keyboard and percussion (drums, chimes and xylophone).
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![]() Flame music group, June 2003 |
![]() Flame music group, November 2003 playing for the Family Praise service |
| Flame at the Crib Service, December 24th, 2002 | |
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| Flame practising, October 2002 | |
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Flame group practising, October 2002 |
Flame Open Afternoon, July 2001 |
Recorders and drums, March 2002 |
The String section, March 2002 |
Flame Open Afternoon : Sunday July 15th 2001
Cornets |
Solo singing |
Keyboards |
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Music has always been a strong tradition and an important part of the worship in the Sturry Parish churches.