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Christmas at Ely 2018
Joyfully proclaiming the love of God in worship, outreach, welcome and care
www.elycathedral.org
Advent and Christmas at Ely Cathedral Acknowledged as one of the finest medieval buildings in Europe, Ely’s impressive Cathedral is the perfect place to visit and spend quality time with friends and family during the festive season. There is so much to see and experience, including Christmas services and concerts with the Cathedral choristers, family-themed events, gift shopping, festive refreshments, tower tours and the spectacular 30ft Christmas tree which stands magnificently decorated under the Octagon. We look forward to welcoming you and wish you a happy and peaceful Christmastide. The Almonry Restaurant & Tea Rooms Located in the Cathedral precinct, just off the High Street, The Almonry’s main restaurant is situated in a 13th-century vaulted Undercroft providing a truly unique space to enjoy lunch or afternoon tea. Our new Chef Manager specialises in using good quality, locally sourced produce and has created a delicious menu which will be served throughout the festive season. You can download the Christmas Menu from our website. The Almonry is also available for evening bookings for Christmas celebrations for up to 80 guests or for private hire. The Refectory Café Conveniently situated just inside the Cathedral’s main entrance, The Refectory Café offers lunches and light refreshments including home-made scones and mince pies. This cosy, friendly café provides an ideal spot to meet with friends and family after a busy day shopping with the added bonus of being able to view the Cathedral’s Christmas tree. Ely Cathedral Gift Shops Discover perfect presents for family and friends in our festive themed gift shops with beautiful bespoke items such as jewellery, books, toiletries, accessories and homeware. From mid November both shops will also have in stock a wide selection of seasonal merchandise including cards, wrapping paper, decorations and baubles. Box Office: 01353 660349 (Monday - Saturday 9.30am - 4pm) www.elycathedral.org *Ticketed event. Dates and times correct at time of going to press. Please visit our website for any unscheduled changes or cancellations. More information about these events can be found on our website. Follow us on Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 4DL Tel: 01353 667735. Email: receptionist@elycathedral.org Cover image: Debbie Bellaby Illustration for The Friends of Ely Cathedral Christmas 2017 card available from our shops.
Friday 7 December, 7.15pm*
Friday 7 December 2018 Tickets: £35, £25, £18, £12.50
7.15pm Box Office: 01353 660349
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evening in celebration of Christmas
celebration with music from
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with music by the Ely
Cathedral Choir,and featuring special guest, Ruthie Henshall.
Supported by
The Ely The Cambridgeshire Freemasons
Imps and featuring special in aid of SSAFA and Ely Cathedral
guest, Ruthie Henshall,
interspersed with seasonal
readings and poems.
Design: Lisa Gifford
Hark!
The Herald
Saturday 22 December, 7.30pm*
A memorable evening of traditional
Christmas carols and seasonal music in
the magical setting of Ely Cathedral.
The magnificent 30ft Christmas tree and
soaring voices of the Cathedral Choir
accompanied by Ely Sinfonia create
a very special Christmas event for
family and friends.
Tuesday 20 November, 7.30pm* Sunday 2 December, 6pm Advent Procession with Carols This awe-inspiring service helps us prepare our hearts and minds for the season of Advent, a time of patient waiting and joyful expectation. We hear the choir sing from many locations within the Cathedral. The liturgy begins with two choristers calling ‘Drop down ye heavens’. One chorister sings aloft from the clock tower at the West end of the building and the other sings from one of the Angel windows in the Lantern. Tuesday 4 December, 9pm Advent Compline A beautiful candlelit service to help wind down at the end of the day, sung by the Cathedral’s Compline Choir.
Saturday 8 December, 3pm Christingle Service in aid of the Children’s Society Christingle was established in 1747 as a symbol of Christ’s light and love and has since become a popular family celebratory and community event. It is named after the Christingles that are lit during the service and made from an orange decorated with red tape, sweets and a candle. Sunday 9 December, 5.15pm The Big Christmas Tree Lights Switch-on Service Come and enjoy the biggest, most spectacular Christmas tree in Ely as we count down to the switching on of the lights. This popular family event celebrates the festive season in song and prayer, concluding with the blessing of the magnificent tree! Tuesday 11 December 1pm Pre-School Christmas Celebration 9pm Advent Compline Thursday 13 December, 10.30am Christmas Story and Song Time (Recommended for children up to the age of 5 with their parents or carers) Meet at the Christmas tree. A very special event for younger children re-telling the Christmas Story in the wonderful setting of the Cathedral. This short service will include storytelling and festive snacks, as well as songs and prayers in preparation for Christmas. Friday 14 December, 5.30pm Evensong featuring Britten’s Ceremony of Carols with the Girls of Ely Cathedral Choir Accompanied by Anne Denholm, Official Harpist to the Prince of Wales. Saturday 15 December, 2pm Community Christmas Carol Sing Along Forget the Christmas shopping for an hour! Come and sing along to your favourite carols accompanied by the Littleport Brass Band. With Christmas music, readings and prayers. Sunday 16 December 1.30pm Papworth Hospital Christmas Carol Service* 6.30pm Advent Taizé Service
Tuesday 18 December 9pm Advent Compline Sunday 23 & Monday 24 December, 6pm Carol Services featuring the Boys, Girls and Men of Ely Cathedral Choir Monday 24 December Children’s Crib Services Noon - featuring the Ely Cathedral Children’s Choir, The Ely Imps 3pm - featuring the Boys of Ely Cathedral Choir The children of the Cathedral re-tell the story of Christmas in this wonderful tableau of shepherds, angels, wise men and very special VIP guests from the local donkey sanctuary. Sing carols and experience the awe and wonder as we enjoy the celebrations to mark the birth of Jesus. Dressing up optional! Monday 24 December 11.30pm Midnight Mass Tuesday 25 December 10.30am Christmas Day Sung Eucharist Noon Christmas Day Community Lunch* 4pm Christmas Day Evensong Sunday 30 December, 4pm (Rehearsal 2.30 - 3.45pm) ‘Come and Sing’ Carols
2019 Event Highlights
5 - 28 February
The Beautiful Stitch
An Exhibition from
The Embroiderers’ Guild
The Embroiderers’ Guild Collection is full of
stories behind the techniques and styles of
embroidery on display.
Incorporating textiles from the 16th Century
to the present day, this special exhibition will
inform and, in some cases, amaze the visitor
and even alter their preconceived ideas on
embroidery.
Entry included with Cathedral admission fee.
See our website www.elycathedral.org for
more information.
18 May - 9 June
Science Festival
‘The Sky’s The Limit!’
A spectacular science event to celebrate the
50th anniversary of the first moon landing
including an opportunity to experience the
Museum of the Moon, a 7 metre diameter
lunar replica hovering above the Cathedral’s
nave.
Come and explore the wonders of space
through themed activity nights, an
interactive ‘space’ exhibition, talks by leading
experts including the Astronomer Royal, plus
movies, art, music and much more.
For a full programme of events visit
www.elycathedral.org
Normal admission fees apply
(children under 16 go free),
excluding special events.
A 10 day science spectacular Come and explore the 18 May – 9 June 2019
to celebrate the 50th wonders of space through
Christmas
Christmas Gift & Food Fair
Gift & Food
Wednesday 14 November* Friday 16 November *
6.30pm - 9pm Preview Evening 9am - 10am ‘shoppers with wheels’
10am - 4.30pm / 6.30pm - 9pm
Fair 2018
Thursday 15 November*
9.30am - 4.30pm Saturday 17 November*
9.30am - 4.30pm
Wednesday
Over 120 trade stalls are located 14 November
in the Cathedral’s 6.30pm
magnificent – 9pm
nave, its famous
PreviewLady
Evening
Chapel and a heated marquee in the15
Thursday beautiful
NovemberCathedral grounds.
9.30am – 4.30pm
As well as shopping, the Fair also features Live Demonstrations, Musical Entertainment,
Friday
Café & Food Vendors, a Festive 16 Hall,
Food November 9am – 10am
Vintage Carousel Exclusive Entry
plus Reindeer and for ‘shoppers with whee
Children’s
10am – 4.30pm / 6.30pm – 9pm
Entertainment (Saturday Only) - a great day out for the whole family.
Saturday 17 November 9.30am – 4.30pm
Due to the popularity of this event, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance.
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