The Amersham Festival is celebrating its Ruby anniversary this year! With 40 years of outstanding music-making, Amersham Festival Society has been leading the way with the provision of live music in our local community. The remarkable longevity of the Festival is testament to the focus and commitment of the Society, its Trustees and volunteers under the dedicated, talented musical direction of Iain Ledingham. Iain has continued to delight audiences with his imaginative programmes and high standards of musicianship. Concerts this year include an opening concert to be held at the Royal Academy of Music and South Bucks Choral Society singing The St John Passion. There will be a wine tasting with a touch of red with Rioja and Spanish guitar music and a concert with voice and lute at Chenies. Once again local music makers have a platform, with both Amersham Music Centre and Amersham Concert Band performing. The Festival is generously supported by companies, benefactors, Friends and its loyal audiences and I would like to thank everyone for their continued support. Huge congratulations to the Festival for this landmark achievement!