Musical Lunch Event 2026

Thursday 30 April

The Friends of the Northern Chamber Orchestra are delighted to invite you to our 2026 Musical Lunch Event, on Thursday 30 April at Macclesfield Masonic Hall.

Following the great success of last year’s highly enjoyed event, we are again bringing together live chamber music, excellent food and great company for a relaxed afternoon in support of the Northern Chamber Orchestra.

The Musical Lunch Event is open to Friends and their guests, anyone interested in becoming a Friend, and all those who would simply like to support this brilliant orchestra. We very much hope you can join us.

Date, time and location

Date: Thursday 30 April 2026
Time:
12 noon – 3.30pm
Location:
Macclesfield Masonic Hall,
Oakleigh House, 1 Riseley Street, Macclesfield SK10 1BW.
Free parking available on-site.

Friends reception

Programme

12.00 – 12.30 Arrival and welcome drinks
12.30 – 1.15 Recital by a Northern Chamber Orchestra quartet
From 1.15 Lunch: a carved meat buffet with vegetarian options, provided by Franglais (Macclesfield’s French chef, Philippe), followed by a raffle
Approx. 3.30 Event ends

Orceshtra-playing

Book your tickets

Tickets for the Musical Lunch Event are £36 per person. We ask that you book as soon as possible. Please note that booking closes on Thursday 16 April.

You can book in one of the following ways:

  1. Bank transfer – Please book this way if possible
    Account name: Friends of the Northern Chamber Orchestra
    Sort code: 01-05-41
    Account number: 18575714
    Reference: LUNCH + your surname + number of people
    Please also send a confirmatory email to friends@ncorch.co.uk, including your full name, telephone number and the number of people your payment covers.
  2. Cheque
    Please make cheques payable to Friends of the Northern Chamber Orchestra and include your full name, telephone number, email address and the number of people covered.
    Send to:
    Nigel Sims, Friends’ Treasurer
    21 Storey Avenue
    Macclesfield SK10 3PG
  3. Card payment via the Northern Chamber Orchestra box office
    Phone: 0161 706 1990 (Monday–Friday, 10am–5pm). If the phone cannot be answered, please leave a message. You can also book online via the button below.
    If you book this way, please also send a confirmatory email to friends@ncorch.co.uk, including your full name, telephone number and the number of people your payment covers.

A booking confirmation (by email or post), with ticket(s), will be sent to each payer. If you do not receive your confirmation and ticket(s) by Thursday 23 April, please let us know at friends@ncorch.co.uk, or by post to Nigel Sims (address as above).

We very much hope you can join us and look forward to welcoming you on the day.