High Tea and High Notes
Highlights
- Experience the rich sound of a heritage-listed organ played by Christopher Cook in Benalla.
- Savour delightful scones, jam, and cream during a luxurious high tea experience.
- Explore the history of the Swanpool Uniting Church in the John Cooper Hall display.
- Celebrate the legacy of beloved organist Leith McLean Cook from 1949 to 2011.
A unique opportunity to hear a heritage listed organ with musician Christopher Cook playing solo and accompanying trumpeter, Edwin Manono. The program will show-case beautiful and varied music by Telemann, Franck, Bonnet, Bonighton and Bach.
Share in a high tea with scones, jam and cream.
In addition there will be a display in the John Cooper Hall celebrating the history of the Swanpool Uniting Church. The event will also recognise the contribution of Leith McLean Cook, beloved organist of Benalla Uniting Church from 1949 to 2011.
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Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)