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London Oriana Choir

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Celebrating the 110th anniversary of his birth, we present a programme of choral music by Benjamin Britten alongside his influences and contemporaries, including works by Imogen Holst, Franis Poulenc and Aaron Copland.

Friday 12th May 2023, 7.30pm

St Clement Danes Church

Tickets : https://www.londonoriana.com

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Christmas Services at the Central Church of the Royal Air Force

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St Clement Danes Church holds Christmas Services

Christmas is a special time at St Clement Danes Church, the Central Church of the Royal Air Force, and we are delighted to invite everyone to begin their Christmas with us and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

There are services that feature traditional carols, festive readings and much more. Christmas Services open to the public are:

Sunday 11 December 2022 Carol Service at 11.00

The Central Church of the Royal Air Force with 601 (County of London) Sqn RAuaxAF, Music from St Clement Danes Church Choir and the Royal Air Force Salon Orchestra present 2022’s Carol Service.

This is followed by a reception to mark the launch of the new Cocktail Book raising funds for the 1941 Appeal. The service and event are FREE. To help with catering please use the Eventbrite link: St Clement Danes Carol Service with 601 (County of London) Sqn RAuxAF Tickets, Sun 11 Dec 2022 at 11:00 | Eventbrite

Saturday 24 December 2022 Midnight Mass at 23.00

A beautiful evening service with music from St Clement Danes Church professional choir.

Sunday 25 December 2022 Christmas Day Eucharist at 11.00

A special Christmas Day service with music from St Clement Danes Church professional choir.

Preparations are well and truly underway setting the scene for the Christmas season. We are open to the public seven days of the week 10.00 to 15.30, you are welcome to visit the Central Church of the Royal Air Force.

Due to the special nature of St Clement Danes as the Central Church of the Royal Air Force, certain special events and services can affect visiting hours. To avoid disappointment, it is strongly recommended to check our website for closures or changes to visiting hours.

All at St Clement Danes Church, the Central Church of the Royal Air Force, wish you a blessed Christmas.

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The Royal Air Force has defended the skies of Great Britain for over 100 years.

80 years ago it faced its greatest test.

This year the RAF is commemorating and celebrating those who made this victory possible.

From the hard work and determination of 'The Many', to the courage and sacrifice of 'The Few' - the 2,945 RAF aircrew who faced the overwhelming might of the Luftwaffe from July to October 1940.

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Average age of a pilot in WWII

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Number of 'The Few' lost during the Battle of Britain

The Few and The Many

The Many; the RAF groundcrew, who defended the shores of Great Britain from the ground. Preparing and arming the aircraft, working round the clock, often in perilous danger from enemy air attack. Those spotting and coordinating the defensive forces, as waves of Luftwaffe fighters approached over the English Channel.

The Few; the brave and fearless pilots, knowing full well the overwhelming numbers of aircraft approaching, under the direction of the Many, took off to fight the tenacious adversary. Against all the odds, the brave, young pilots of the RAF were victorious.

Losses on both sides were great. The names of the brave RAF pilots who were killed are forever recorded in the Books of Remembrance, housed in St Clement Danes Church.

The Names

The names of all those lost are recorded, forever, in the church Books of Remembrance.

This perpetual national shrine is the only one of its kind in the world. The books record all those who have lost their lives in service with the Royal Air Force, including Commonwealth servicemen and women.

Our Service

Special Battle of Britain 80th anniversary services will be held, both in the church and online on 20th September 2020.

Led by the Revd, David Osborn the service will commence at 11:00.

You can join the congregation online and watch the service live on YouTube.

Please click the button below at 10:45 on 20th September.

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