Thanks to everyone who came to the informal concert on 12th April at High Cross Church, Camberley. And thanks to Anne Randle for publishing the following appreciation of the concert:

"On Saturday 12th April about forty people, of all ages, gathered in the concourse to listen an informal concert provided by the Garner family and their friend Jenny Lee. Clifford played his cello, Heather played her viola, their son, Julian, played several guitars (not all at once) and also sang and Jenny played the violin. It was a really lovely evening with a range of music to suit a variety of tastes.

The programme was arranged by Julian and included music by composers from the 16th to the 21st century, from Orlando Gibbons to Julian Garner with Bach, Faure, Villa-Lobos and Sting in between. Some of the pieces were conventional duets and trios, others were arranged by Julian to fit the instruments available and a significant number were composed by Julian himself. Julian played a classical guitar, [an electro-classical] guitar and a 12-string guitar. He is a very talented musician and it was a joy to listen to his compositions and especially to hear his music composed specifically for his family. The "Golden Trio" ended the first half, a trio for guitar, viola and cello, composed for Clifford and Heather's Golden Wedding, celebrated in August last year. My particular favourite, however, was a composition called "Circular Reflections", a duet composed by Julian for guitar and cello.

The entire evening was most enjoyable and well received by everyone present. One member of the audience commented that it was particularly moving to watch the three family members playing music together and so obviously enjoying themselves. We cannot forget [Julian's brother] Richard, however, who was there in the audience to provide his support in a practical capacity.

The proceeds from the concert, £129, were donated to the Concourse Fund. I hope that we do not have to wait too long before Julian arranges another musical evening. I will be the first in the queue for tickets." - Anne Randle.

Julian is currently hard at work rehearsing and composing classical guitar solo and ensemble pieces. He performs monthly at his classical guitar evenings in Blandford Forum, North Dorset, and at the Dorset Guitar Society in Kinson, Bournemouth. He hopes to be involved in more public concerts later in 2008.