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Susan’s Bookshelves: Frontline Midwife by Anna Kent

My second granddaughter (aka GD2) is a midwife in Cambridge. There she has access to spotless facilities, the latest technology and the extensive expertise of a big teaching hospital. “You should read this memoir, Granny,” she said to me soberly the other day. “It’s astonishing.” So I did. Anna Kent, a qualified nurse, was uneasy […]

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Maidstone Symphony Orchestra 31 Jan 2026 (Susan Elkin reviews)

Maidstone Symphony Orchestra Matilda Lloyd (trumpet) and Brian Wright (conductor) Mote Hall, Maidstone Well someone has to take over...
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Heath Quartet with Ben Goldscheider (Susan Elkin reviews)

Heath Quartet with Ben Goldscheider Brighton Dome Corn Exchange 25 January 2026 Co-produced by Strings Attached, which aims to...
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The Magic Flute (Susan Elkin reviews)

The Magic Flute – The Place, London Reviewer: Susan Elkin By The Reviews Hub – LondonDecember 21, 2025No Comments3 Mins...
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Brighton Philharmonic 07 December 2025

Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra 07 December 2025 Joanna MacGregor Accordionist: Alise Silina Alise Silina is a highly charismatic and responsive...
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Concerto Budapest Symphony Orchestra 04 December 2025 (Susan Elkin reviews)

Concerto Budapest Symphony Orchestra Conductor  Andras Keller Pianist Paul Lewis Cadogan Hall, 04 December 2025   At a time...
Classical music reviews December 1, 2025

Maidstone Symphony Orchestra 29 November 2025 (Susan Elkin reviews)

Maidstone Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Brian Wright Violin: Mathilde Milwidksy Mote Hall, Maidstone 29 November 2025 Entitled “Happy Holidays!” this...
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