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WORCESTER CATHEDRAL
NEWS Winter/Spring 2020
Inside this issue
Work 2020 – the Adopt
on the Year of a piece of
Undercroft Pilgrimage history
Page 7 Pages 8 & 9 Pages 18 & 19
Plus, full events calendar and details of regular Cathedral services
From the Dean Community News
Winter/Spring 2020
Cathedral plants in support
Contents
3-6 Community News Pilgrimage is an idea
of Purple4Polio Campaign
6 Arts
7 Development
that appeals to many David Whelan, Cathedral Gardener
8-9 Year of Pilgrimage people, with or without During September and October, myself and
10- 11 Events Guide
faith some dedicated volunteers from the Rotary
12 - 13 Heritage Events Club set about planting 4,000 purple Spring
14 - 15 Arts Events crocus throughout College Yard. Donated to
16 Cathedral Information The year ahead will be marked by some significant the Cathedral by the Rotary Club, the crocus
17 Time For Reflection celebrations. We shall celebrate the completion of work on have been planted as part of the Club’s
the Edgar Tower with a service of blessing in May. We shall ‘Purple4Polio’ campaign; raising awareness
18-19 Fundraising
open the Undercroft as our new centre for heritage, of efforts to eradicate polio across the globe.
20 Mayflower Conference learning and the arts in the summer. I am delighted that The colour purple is reminiscent of the purple
‘Shakespeare in the Cathedral’ will be revived in 2020 as die painted upon the finger of a person to David Wheelan (left), Canon Stephen Edwards
part of the Worcester Festival in August. and the Rotary Club of Worcester
Editorial Team indicate that they have been vaccinated against
Susan Macleod and Emily Green Along with cathedrals up and down the land, we will mark this highly infectious disease.
growing into an ever-larger colony and
Photography the year with a special focus on pilgrimage. Worcester is a Within their first few years, the crocus will proclaiming in increasing vigour what will
Chris Guy, James Atkinson, place of pilgrimage in many ways – we have the memory consolidate themselves before flowering to hopefully be a victory that sees an end to polio
Michael Whitefoot and of the great medieval pilgrimages to Worcester, we have their full potential, steadily spreading and across the globe.
Natalie Rowe the story of the Worcester Pilgrim, and we have our
Cover Photograph connection with Edward Winslow, one of the Pilgrim
‘Kaleidoscope’ by Joan Harris,
3rd prize, over 18, Photographic
Fathers who set sail in 1620. Pilgrimage is also a theme
running through the Three Choirs Festival, which returns New Fundraising staff
Competition 2019 to Worcester in July and August.
Worcester Cathedral News Pilgrimage is an idea that appeals to many people, with Val Floy, Chief Operating Officer
The Chapter Office, or without faith. The image of life as a journey is deeply
8 College Yard, rooted in our mind and imagination. For the Christian,
We have recently appointed Cathy Sloan as
Worcester, WR1 2LA the pilgrimage through life has a goal, the goal of reaching
our new Fundraising Manager. Cathy, who lives in
the ‘kingdom’ or ‘city’ of God. As John Bunyan wrote in
Telephone:
01905 732900
Pilgrim’s Progress:
Worcester, will be joining us in February from the role
of Head of Fundraising and Marketing at a local
New King’s
Email: Who would true valour see, hospice. She also has a strong links with Worcester Headmaster
info@worcestercathedral.org.uk
Website:
Let him come hither;
One here will constant be,
from her work with the Elgar Museum. She will be
responsible for ensuring we increase our fundraising announced
worcestercathedral.co.uk Come wind, come weather income for our core work and supporting initiatives The Governors of The King’s
There’s no discouragement we are currently working on. School, Worcester are very pleased
Shall make him once relent to announce the appointment of
Twitter: In the meantime, experienced fundraiser Jacqui
@WorcCathedral His first avowed intent Mr Gareth Doodes as Headmaster
Watson, is working on some specific priorities to help
To be a pilgrim. following the sad loss of Matthew
Facebook: identify and generate funding from trusts and
@WorcesterCathedral foundations for current work and priorities. Jacqui will Armstrong in August 2019.
Instagram: be working two days a week. Chapter recognise the Gareth will join the School in
worcestercathedral critical importance of generating more income from September 2020 from Dover
Tripadvisor Peter Atkinson, fundraising to help us keep our work and the College where he has been
Certificate of Excellence Dean of Worcester Cathedral Cathedral operating well, and I am sure there will be Headmaster for the last five years.
things we can all do to support them in their role.
2 Worcester Cathedral News Worcester Cathedral News 3
Community News Community News
Cathedral Choir perform Welcome
Nathaniel receives
New Finance
for Celebrities in Mayfair Manager his Guild of Vergers’
Alexis Hutchinson, Alto Lay Clerk
Diploma
On 11 December, Lessons and Carols Those attending Evensong at Worcester Cathedral on
the boy choristers with added excerpts Sunday 3 November were not only treated to a beautiful
and lower voices of from A Christmas Carol service including a visiting choir from St. Peter’s in
the Cathedral Choir and The Night Before Nottingham, but also to the presentation of a Guild of
were invited to sing Christmas. The choir Vergers’ Diploma and an Admission to the Guild.
for the Story of were also very excited Nathaniel Hitchings was presented with his diploma by
Christmas Appeal to hear readings from wthe Reverend Canon Dr Stephen Edwards, and with his
Carol Service at St actors and TV In October, the Cathedral academic hood by National Chaplain, the Reverend Canon
George’s Hanover personalities including welcomed Debbie Harding Dr Maureen Palmer. This represents the culmination of
Square, London. Claire Balding, Ian as its new Finance Manager. several years of study by Nathaniel and he received a
The Story of Hislop, Jim Carter and Debbie is a Chartered well-earned round of applause from all present.
Christmas Appeal Imelda Staunton. Management Accountant
We also welcomed Kirstie Anwyl-Hughes, as an associate
was founded in 1978 Although I think who began her finance career
member of the Guild. Kirstie was admitted by Canon
and is the property everyone’s favourite in 2003 with The Boots
Maureen who hoped she would enjoy being part of the
and construction reader was Brian Company; taking her
Guild and taking part in its varied activities.
industries’ annual Blessed, who ended accountancy exams whilst
Christmas charity with a characteristic working in various roles at
event. The event roar at one of the their support office in
raises funds for choristers! Nottingham.
capital projects Everyone in the choir Debbie later relocated to
benefitting either thoroughly enjoyed Hereford and worked as a
the homeless or singing for this service Financial Accountant for
disadvantaged and it all went a manufacturing company
children in the smoothly, until we before working in the
London area. Choristers in London nearly left the senior Not-for-Profit sector at an
For the service, we lay clerk in London! international development
were joined by the Band of the Scots Guards, Thankfully, we managed to track him down charity and a regional charity.
harpist Isabel Harries and soprano soloist Ellie and we all returned safely from a very exciting Debbie is now enjoying the
Laugharne. The service took the form of Nine day out. challenge of her new role;
learning about the
complexities of Cathedral
life and finances.
In Memoriam Outside of work, she enjoys
any kind of art or craft
activity and retains a keen After the service: Rev. Canon Greville Cross (Branch Chaplain), Peter
Roger Tipper died on 10 November 2019. He was a valued volunteer on our tower entrance Young (Branch Chairman), Carol Oliver (Worcester Rep), Robert Beattie
desk for about twelve years, a concert steward, and an active ticket and CD seller for the interest in Philosophy (having (National Treasurer). Rev Canon Maureen Palmer (National Chaplain),
Chamber Choir, in which his wife Stella sings. The Chamber Choir sang at his funeral in the studied Philosophy and James Prior (Dean’s Verger), Kirstie Anwyl-Hughes, David Anwyl-Hughes
Classical Civilisation at (Area Leader), Anita MansellHope
and Nathaniel Hitchings
Pugh and Alexis Dip GV
Hutchinson
Cathedral, and dedicated their autumn concert to his memory.
University).
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Community News Arts Development
The Cathedrals’ History beneath
Workshop Fellowship our feet
Graduation Siân Mitchell, Project Support Officer
Ceremony encouraged to think about
what treasure might be hidden
Darren Steele, Works Manager & Master Mason Father Brown below our feet. Children and
adults added their ideas to a
In September I had the filming at the large banner which is now on
display on College Green.
pleasure of attending a
Graduation Ceremony at Catheral Some of our favourite
Gloucester Cathedral for drawings include a disused
On 6 January 2020 the BBC
11 CWF graduates, underground train station,
showed an episode of their TV
including former a dragon and a crashed
murder mystery series Father
Worcester Cathedral spaceship! Students from Pupil
Brown that was filmed at
Stonemason Saul Referral Units and Special
Worcester Cathedral back
Sheldon. Educational Needs providers
in May 2019.
have also learned about
Trained at 9 English The filming had to be kept
medieval engineering, and we
Cathedrals, who are part under wraps until it had been
of the CWF (Worcester, have welcomed learners on
publicly scheduled. But back The project to conserve
Durham, York, Lincoln, courses run by Worcestershire
Gloucester, Salisbury,
in May we had a great day
watching the intricacies of
Worcester Cathedral’s
medieval Undercroft and
“ The site is a hive County Council.
Saul Sheldon, front centre
Exeter, Winchester and
Canterbury), the
filmmaking in College Yard,
the Cloister and the Nave –
transform it into a centre for of activity” We are excited for the 2020
Spring term when we will
learning, heritage and art has
graduates received their and of course meeting the successfully reached its unveil a series of heritage
awards from the Vice Chancellor of Gloucester University, stars! six-month milestone. The site the Cloister buildings to any conservation activities for
having successfully completed a two year foundation degree If you have missed the episode is a hive of activity with depth. Evidence of several young people outside
in ‘Applied Conservation and Repair of Historic Buildings’. this January, catch up on BBC underfloor heating currently structures has been found, education, employment or
Saul was overjoyed to receive his award with Merit and is now iPlayer. being laid and a platform lift although their dates and training. We will also develop
working for a local stonemasonry company. being installed through a function are currently an oral history project with our
Heritage teaching staff at Worcester have played a pivotal role now-dismantled vault. uncertain. We hope to show Young Curators, hard-hat tours
in the CWF and, as Module Leaders for the course, Chris Guy these exciting finds to the of the Undercroft for local
An excavation is taking place
(Cathedral Archaeologist) and I have helped 39 Cathedral public in 2020. history societies, and a climate
on College Green and our
students to graduate. We cover teaching, workshop tutorials, Cathedral Archaeologist has The Education Department change project for primary
assessment and marking, and travel to many other Cathedrals. been busy uncovering, has also developed new schools in Worcestershire. We
Chris has recently stood down as Module Leader after 10 years identifying and recording the programmes and activities to are also completing some new
and we are grateful for all his help and for supporting the findings. The excavation is engage with different marketing films to keep you
students. proving complex and community groups. Families up-to-date with progress.
Chester Cathedral have recently joined the CWF and a new interesting as it is the first enjoyed free archaeology- Thank you all for your ongoing
cohort of 13 students were inducted onto the 2019/20 CWF Actors Sorcha Cusack, Hugh Sachs time we have been able to themed activities during the support of this exciting project
course in September from 10 Cathedrals. and Mark Williams in the Nave investigate the south side of October half-term and were at the heart of the Cathedral.
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Year of Pilgrimage Year of Pilgrimage
Revival of Medieval plaque at St Peter’s Church
(where Winslow was
Worcester Pilgrimage
baptized), the route follows
Pilgrim route the Droitwich Canal through
Salwarpe all the way to David Morrison, Librarian & Archivist
The route follows many of Hawford Lock, and then
Susan MacLeod, the saltways and takes in south along the river into Worcester Priory
Operational Manager Worcester, Tewkesbury, Worcester. The Malvern route benefitted from the
Winchcombe, Painswick, proceeds through Malvern many pilgrims who
2020 has been designated as Stonehouse, Dursley, Horton, Link and the industrial estates visited the shrines and
a Year of Pilgrimage by the Doynton, Saltford and Bristol, on that side of the town, to tombs in the Cathedral.
Association of English finishing at the former port of Madresfield. Passing over At first it would have
Cathedrals (AEC) and here at Sea Mills in the Avon Gorge. Old Hill, it skirts Stanbrook been those of Saints
Worcester we have plans for It is believed that ships from Abbey, and crosses the Severn Oswald and Wulfstan
pilgrimage-centred events this port carried people to by the Carrington Bridge in that drew the most
through the year. Spain via Tenerife and the order to follow the river pilgrims. Miracles were
pilgrim buried in Worcester upstream through Diglis. recorded by the monks.
One exciting opportunity is Cathedral may well have
that the Confraternity of Saint The three routes are all The heads of Oswald
travelled this way, particularly This fountain makes a suitable starting- Worcester Cathedral Library’s Sacrist’s
James, the organisation in around 10-11 miles and are accounts for 1516 showing the section and Wulfstan were
as the cockleshell found with point for the walk from Malvern
London that arranges the heartily recommended. Let with offerings from pilgrims separated from the rest
him is the symbol of the
Camino de Compostella for Camino Pilgrimage. According Michael Brierley has been Canon Brierley know if you of the relics at some
pilgrims from this country to to tradition, St James was walking and testing are taking them, and if he point and give their own separate head shrines made of
travel the route in Spain, may buried in Santiago de can’t act as your route-guide, silver and gilt. By the later middle ages, the statue of the
potential routes that could
designate Worcester Cathedral Compostella in 1211. he or a colleague will be Blessed Virgin Mary attracted the most gifts.
become available to There were many other relics in the monks’ possession.
as a location for a ‘sello’ delighted to welcome you
download on both the on arrival at the Cathedral, By the sixteenth century, these included a silver and gilt
(rubber stamp) to use on Cathedral and the British
pilgrim ‘credentials’. This will
help pilgrims who walk the
An invitation Pilgrimage Trust websites.
if not wash your feet in the
traditional pilgrim manner!
monstrance containing the brain of Saint Thomas Beckett,
Archbishop of Canterbury; the arm of Saint Roman, the
Bishop covered in certain places with silver; an arm of
20km that needs to be done in
this country prior to walking
to come on The British Pilgrimage Trust
have devised three routes to Saint Edmund, a Bishop; and St. Oswald’s mitre, amongst
other items.
to Santiago de Compostella.
They plan to revive the
Pilgrimage Worcester, each of a day in
length: one from the south- When pilgrims visited, they generously gave money, wax
offerings and live animals. In 1516-17, for example, the
medieval pilgrim route from west (Malvern), one from the
south-east (Pershore, with the sacrist raised over £15 from money given by pilgrims at the
Droitwich, via Worcester and Canon Michael Brierley
option of starting earlier at Marian shrine, £14 from animals left at her statue, and £44
Gloucestershire. from wax images left behind. The monk official called the
The AEC have a vision of Evesham), and one from the
A small group of enthusiastic Tomb Keeper looked after Wulfstan and Oswald’s shrines.
walkers are working to having recognised pilgrim north (Droitwich). The
Monarch’s Way already passes Pilgrims would often have a wax offering made of the
rediscover and bring back routes to every Cathedral, whole body or a part of the body that was in pain; for
into use this ancient pilgrim assisted by the British between Worcester and
example, a leg, foot or hand. Some people also left crutches
route all the way to Bristol. Pilgrimage Trust. Canon Droitwich, going out of
or items of clothing. People could just leave a candle or a
Worcester along the
candle in the shape of something relevant to them, for
Birmingham Canal, and
example a ship, or even an animal or weapon. Sometimes
cutting overland through
pilgrims brought along a candle as tall as the person in
Fernhill Heath to join the
question.
Droitwich Canal at Porter’s
The wax was valuable so, if they didn’t keep them by the
Mill. The Pilgrimage Trust
shrine where they gradually deteriorated, the wax offerings
route is much nicer: after zig would have been melted down by the monks and could be
Pilgrims on route to zagging through Droitwich, to
Worcester Cathedral The statue of St Richard of Wych reused or sold off.
take in the Edward Winslow which begins the route from Droitwich
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Fundraising
Events Guide Page Events Guide
Events at Worcester Cathedral 2020 Wed 26 February, 5.30pm
Sung Eucharist with the
Imposition of Ashes for
Saturday 14 March, 7.30pm
St Matthew Passion
by JS Bach
Holy Week and
Easter Services
Ash Wednesday Concert by Malvern
Tuesday 11 – 23 February Friday 21 February, 10am – 1pm
January RGS Year 12 Artwork An Urban Pilgrimage
Saturday 29 February, 5.30pm
Festival Chorus.
Free Exhibition See website for details Tickets 01905 611427
Sung Eucharist for
Mondays 13 & 20 January, in the Dean’s Chapel to download a free trail St Oswald’s Day
3 & 10 February, 7.30pm Saturday 21 March,
Wrestling with Romans Friday 21 February, A Sea Symphony
Discussion Group
Wednesday 12 February,
11am – 12pm & 2pm – 3pm March by Vaughan Williams
7.30pm Awesome Adventures Poetry Concert by Worcester
The Guesten, Meditative Prayer Group Workshops for families Thursdays 5 & 19 March, Festival Choral Society
15 College Green The Guesten, 15 College Green Free, 12.15pm – 12.55pm Tickets 01905 611427
donations appreciated Lunchtime recital
Thursdays 16, 23 & 30 January, Free, donations appreciated
Thursdays 13, 20 & 27 February, Wednesday 25 March, 5.30pm
12.15pm – 12.55pm
12.15pm – 12.55pm Saturday 22 February, Sung Eucharist for the Monday 6, Tuesday 7
Lunchtime Recital Friday 6 March, 7pm
Lunchtime recital 10am – 4.30pm Annunciation & Wednesday 8 April, 8pm
Free, donations appreciated A Celtic Pilgrimage – Wolf Hall in Worcester:
Free, donations appreciated Compline
Calligraphy Workshop A look at Hilary Mantel’s
Sunday 29 March, 6.30pm
Friday 17 January, 5.30pm Tickets from Novels. Talk by Dr Lucy Arnold,
Saturday 15 February, Music and Readings Thursday 9 April, 1.10pm
Evensong for Wulfstantide www.eventbrite.co.uk University of Worcester
10.30am – 1.30pm for Passiontide Devotional for
Register to attend:
A Writing Journey: Creative Maundy Thursday
Saturday 18 January, Saturday 22 February, rsvp@worc.ac.uk
2.30pm – 6.30pm Writing Workshop April
11am – 12pm & 2pm – 3.30pm Thursday 9 April, 8pm
Be A Girl Chorister Tickets from The Tudor Legacies: Tuesday 10 March The Liturgy of
for an Afternoon www.eventbrite.co.uk Six Wives of Henry VIII Meditative Prayer Group Saturday 4 April, 10am – 4pm Maundy Thursday
Book via 01905 732917 meet the public in and The Guesten, 15 College Green Worcester Festival Choral
or email: nicholasfreestone@ Saturday 15 February, 2pm around the Cathedral Society Come and Sing Event Friday 10 April,
worcestercathedral.org.uk Upper Reaches Tour Free 14 March – 29 March Tickets www.wfcs.online 10.30am – 12pm
Tickets from Florals that Symbolise New Worcester Passion Play
Saturday 22 February, 12pm-1pm Beginnings by Worcester Sunday 5 April, 6.30pm Cathedral Square
Until 24 January www.eventbrite.co.uk
Tudor Legacies Talk: Art for Fun The Crucifixion by Stainer,
Display of photographs The Dressing of a Tudor Free exhibition performed by Worcester Friday 10 April, 1.30pm
by Chris Dobbs Monday 17 February, Queen: An invitation to in the Dean’s Chapel Cathedral Chamber Choir The Liturgy of Good Friday
Chapter House 11am – 12pm & 2pm – 3.30pm Queen Katherine Parr’s
The Arrival of the wardrobe
Tickets from Saturday 11 April, 8.00pm
Saturday 25 January, Tudor Legacies
www.eventbrite.co.uk The Easter Liturgy
1pm – 2pm Royal Tudor ladies meet
Worcestershire Organists the public in and around Sunday 12 April, 10.30am
Association organ recital the Cathedral. Sunday 23 February, 4pm
Evensong with the Eucharist for
Free Easter Sunday
Installation of the Bishop
February
Photo: JDA Media
of Dudley
Monday 17 & Tuesday 18 All welcome Sunday 12 April, 4pm
Sunday 2 February, 6.30pm February, 10.30am – 12.30pm Choral Evensong
Ceremony of Carols & 2pm – 4pm 26 February – 8 March for Easter Sunday
Awesome Adventures Exhibition of paintings
Wednesday 5 February, 7.30pm Family Workshops by John Allcock
Lecture by Steve Chalke, MBE Free, donations Free exhibition Disclaimer Care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the event diary at the time of publishing. However, changes may be made at a later
Free, Nave appreciated in the Dean’s Chapel date. Please check with the Chapter Office, visit www.worcestercathedral.co.uk or broadcast via social media for any latest information.
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Heritage Events Heritage Events
Photo: JDA Media
History festival returns Mayflower: Faith and
to Worcester Freedom two-day
We were delighted
to hear that the
There is another
opportunity to meet conference
Tudor Legacies the Tudor ladies as
ladies, who are part of a ticketed Susan MacLeod, Operational Manager
located all over the event on Saturday
county, enjoyed their 22 February from
12-1pm. The Marking the 400th anniversary History at the University of
time at Worcester
Dressing of a Tudor of the Mayflower sailing to the Worcester, will give a thematic
Cathedral so much
Queen: An invitation New World overview. Author and
last August, that
to Queen Katherine’s Join expert speakers on Friday Independent scholar Rebecca
they would love to
Parr’s wardrobe is a 17 & Saturday 18 April 2020 Fraser will speak about ‘The
come back and don
talk featuring the Six to explore the world of the Mayflower Generation: The
their stunning
wives of Henry VIII. Pilgrim fathers and the new Winslow family and the fight
costumes here for the New World’. We also
Hear from the royal one they forged. The
once more. Tudor queens about look forward to welcoming
The Tudor Legacies ladies as the Six wives of Henry VIII Cathedral’s link to the
The handmade the clothes they Mayflower is Pilgrim Father, Prof. Ann Hughes, Keele
garments take the ladies 2 hours of preparation wore and see their stunning reproduction Edward Winslow who attended University; Nick Bunker,
to get into! So don’t miss the opportunity on outfits. Tickets £5 from www.eventbrite.co.uk The King’s School Worcester as Author; Dr Catherine the Pilgrims’; ‘The experience
Monday 17 February, 11am-12.30pm & The Love Worcester Heritage Festival has over a boy between 1606 and 1611. Armstrong, Loughborough of women in England and
2pm-4pm to rub shoulders with the royal 35 events and runs from Friday 14 – Sunday His admission is listed in the University; Dr Naomi Pullin, America in the 1600s’;
Tudor ladies, who will be wearing their 23 February 2020 in fourteen heritage sites 17th Century register in the Warwick University and ‘A critical backstory to
fabulous attire around the Cathedral. Take the in and around the city. It is organised by the Cathedral Library. Paula Peters, Independent colonization: The cultural
opportunity to find out about their lives more Worcester Heritage Partnership, which includes We are now pleased to Wampanoag Scholar. impact of the emigrants on
than 400 years ago and even ask for a selfie! Worcester Cathedral. announce the speakers taking The talks will be in the King’s the indigenous Wampanoag
part. Darren Oldridge, School Theatre. They include community’. The first night
Professor of Early Modern – ‘Who were the Pilgrims? drinks reception will be in the
dramatic setting of the Nave
A Local Look at Hilary Mantel’s Tudor Novels The material, cultural and
commercial lives of the Crossing.
A light lunch will be provided
English emigrants; ‘Politics
At 7pm on 6 March 2020 join Dr Lucy on both days in the early 12th
and social life in early Stuart
Arnold, lecturer at the University of century Chapter House. There
England’; ‘The lost world of
Worcester, for a talk on our relationship will be the opportunity for
with history, heritage, architecture and attendees to have a tour of the
literature through the lens of a local look highlights of the Cathedral or
at Mantel’s Booker-Prize winning novel a Tudor and Stuart tour, and
Wolf Hall. to visit the Medieval Library to
In the shadow of Prince Arthur’s tomb, see some of the rare documents
Dr Arnold uses the Tudor architecture of and books.
Worcester Cathedral as a starting point for exploring how Book your place for these
our relationship with the historical past is affected by our unique two days at www.
material interactions with heritage sites and historical worcestercathedral.co.uk
fiction. Register to attend at: rsvp@worc.ac.uk Prince Arthur’s Tudor Chantry or email: events@
Rebecca Frazer Paula Peters
worcestercathedral.org.uk
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New Events
Arts Events Arts Events
Malvern Festival Chorus Centenary Celebration
with Bach’s St Matthew Passion
Shakespeare
at the Cathedral
Richard III, directed by Chris Jaeger MBE,
will be performed from Tuesday 18th to
Saturday 22 August 2020. There are
Malvern Festival Chorus are delighted to be familiar to present-day audiences as well- performances each evening at 7.30pm and
celebrating their Centenary season with a known hymns. matinee performances on Tuesday, Thursday
performance of J S Bach’s glorious St Matthew Conducted by their Musical Director and Saturday.
Passion, in the equally glorious surroundings Jonathan Brown, Director of Music at Malvern Chris says: ‘This is an exciting development
of Worcester Cathedral at 7.30pm on Saturday College, Malvern Festival Chorus are for the Worcester Festival, a partnership with
14 March. particularly excited to be joined in this Worcester Cathedral and Malvern Theatres, to
Perhaps Bach’s grandest musical composition, performance by their President, the present professional Shakespeare as part of the
the sacred oratorio, which will be sung in the internationally acclaimed tenor James Oxley, Festival in the most spectacular setting
original German, tells of the events leading up to singing the role of The Evangelist, with bass imaginable.’
and including the crucifixion of Christ. The work Giles Underwood as Christus. They will be
There is also the opportunity to partner with
features double choir and orchestra, creating a accompanied by period instrument ensemble,
the Cathedral, Malvern Theatres and
sense of drama which is enhanced by recitatives Musical and Amicable Society.
Worcester Festival by sponsoring a
and arias to narrate and comment on the events. Tickets: £15-£20, under 16s free, available
performance of Shakespeare at the Cathedral,
It also features chorales, many of which will be from Worcester Live 01905 611427.
an Actor or by becoming a ‘Theatre Angel’.
For more information about sponsorship,
email: chris@worcesterfestival.co.uk.
WFCS marks Mayflower Interludes (distilled from the opera Peter
Grimes) will also be performed by the
Tickets are now on sale at Malvern Theatres
box office www.malvern-theatres.co.uk
2020 with sea-themed Meridian Sinfonia.
Singing with the 150 members of Worcester
Cathedral concert Festival Choral Society will be acclaimed
soprano Sarah Fox and baritone Julien Van Did Richard III
Worcester Cathedral Arts is bringing together
Celebrating ‘Mayflower 2020’ in grand choral Mellaerts. Worcester Cathedral’s Director
and orchestral style, Worcester Festival Choral of Music Samuel Hudson conducts.
a group of talented professional actors to visit Worcester
present a traditional performance of Richard
Society’s spring concert on Saturday 21 March
2020 will combine three of the most beloved,
Tickets available from www.wfcs.online
or Worcester Live on 01905 611427.
III, one of the most dramatic and best known Cathedral?
of Shakespeare’s tragedies. Set in the
sea-themed works in the soaring
captivating surroundings of the Cathedral David Morrison,
surroundings of Worcester Cathedral.
Quire, the play will be performed around the Librarian & Archivist says:
Vaughan Williams’ breath-taking A Sea
tomb of King John.
Symphony is imbued with a sense of adventure ‘We can’t say conclusively, but it is possible
and the mighty power of the sea. From its History has shown that Richard III may be one because in the 1483-1484 account roll the
thrilling opening fanfare of Behold the Sea! of the most maligned of English Monarchs, Prior of Worcester Robert Multon noted that
to its final notes conjuring up a vision of and controversy still rages around him and his ‘...be bought gifts given to servants of the lord
Photo: Michael Whitefoot
panoramic horizons, the audience is promised actions. The Cathedral has a link to Richard III king Richard III and the queen and other
a memorable choral voyage. with the tomb of Sir Griffith Ryce, a welsh magnates and the gentleman bearing the
Complementing the theme, Mendelssohn’s nobleman, in the Dean’s Chapel. Ryce was the presents and gifts worth £33 13s. 8d’, which
immediately recognisable Hebrides Overture son of Sir Rhys ap Thomas who is thought to suggests either they visited or these were gifts
(Fingal’s Cave) and Britten’s Four Sea have killed Richard III at the Battle of taken to the King and Queen down in London.’
Bosworth Field in 1485.
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Cathedral Information Time for Reflection
News from the Friends
Sue Carpenter, Friends Chairman
At our AGM on 5 October, we were pleased to Part of the Friends’ organisation is the Friends
welcome two new Trustees; Phil Hancock and and Cathedral Representatives’ Group, which
Julie Slack, who replace Peter Kendal and Andrew comprises representatives from departments
McCrea, both of whom retired this year. Julie was within the Cathedral including Guides and
Weekly Services Cathedral Information previously a non-voting member of the Executive, Welcomers, the Library, and the Education and
leaving a vacancy to which John Drage was Music departments. This group meets
Cathedral opening times elected. We were also delighted that Brian Davey, approximately three times a year and the
Sunday Services our Interim Treasurer, agreed to be nominated for two-way dialogue at these meetings has proved
7.30am - 6pm daily, entry free.
Charges apply for the areas below and for some events. the position of Honorary Treasurer and was duly extremely valuable.
7.30am Morning Prayer
elected. Members present also approved We are currently drawing up our 2020 social
8am Holy Communion
Group Guided Tours amendments to the Constitution; made as a result calendar and this will be published early in the
10.30am Sung Eucharist
Email: visits@worcestercathedral.org.uk of requests that the Friends grant-giving process New Year. As I write, I am looking forward to
4pm Evensong or
should demonstrate value for money and fulfil the Friends annual Christmas dinner next week
Evening Prayer Young people and school group visits
the objectives of the Friends. As well as the formal that will again be held at the Guildhall. With
There is normally a service Email: schools@worcestercathedral.org.uk
business of the meeting, the Friends’ guest Christmas now over, may I belatedly wish you
at 6.30pm on Sundays in Turn up for a Tour speaker, Camilla Finlay, gave a fascinating talk a Happy New Year.
school term. January and February, Saturdays only, 11am & 2.30pm. with special mention of the Christ in Majesty,
Monday to Saturday March to November, Monday to Saturday, 11am & 2.30pm. which Friends were later able to view.
Services Climb the Tower
7.30am Morning Prayer
From 1 February, Saturday 11am – 5pm, Sunday 12.30pm –
8am
5.30pm
Holy Communion
Evensong or
3.30pm. Half-term opening 11.30am-3.30pm (Easter holiday
opening begins 6 April). Please check the website for a detailed
schedule, including closures and school holiday opening times.
Chapter & Verse
Evening Prayer
Cathedral Library Canon Stephen Edwards
Additional Weekly
Open by appointment and on special occasions.
Services
Email: davidmorrison@worcestercathedral.org.uk Trust me. Two words we have all used to convince Trust is at the heart of faith: Trusting God is what
Monday Meeting rooms and to book events someone that it will be ok: whether setting out on it means to love God and just as loving God
1.05pm Prayers for Healing Email: visits@worcestercathedral.org.uk a fairground ride, or starting a new job, we’ve all means loving neighbour and self, so trusting God
(not Bank Holidays) spoken or heard those two words. Trust me. As the requires us to build trust with our neighbour too.
Wednesday Cathedral Shop year of pilgrimage begins across the Cathedrals of For many, trusting neighbours is possibly harder
1.05pm Holy Communion Monday to Saturday, 10am – 4.30pm, January to end of March. England, I recall my first trip to Taizé in southern than trusting God and it certainly requires an
Friday Closed Sunday, January to February half term. France. The community’s ‘motto’ is ‘a pilgrimage abundance of grace which comes from a faithful
11.30am Holy Communion Then open Sunday 12pm – 4.30pm. of trust on earth’. At its heart, Taizé is an walk with Christ. As the year of pilgrimage pans
(BCP) Cloister Café ecumenical community which seeks to bring out ahead of us, perhaps we can learn to trust the
Open Monday to Sunday 10am - 4.30pm. together Christians of all denominations and to voice of God within us which encourages us to
Last orders for food 3pm. treasure the diversity of Christian tradition. In reach out in faith, hope and love to strengthen
The Cathedral’s detailed monthly
service scheme for the current being a place of trust, it is also a place of hope and trust in our society. Our journeying with God will
The Chapter Office Connect growth. I rather like the idea of pilgrimages being always take us along steep and rugged pathways
month will give you more information with us
about the individual services. Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5pm. journeys of trust and that perhaps it doesn’t matter as well as through green pastures, but with Christ
Visit www.worcestercathedral.co.uk
Telephone: 01905 732900 which route our pilgrimage takes us if we have alongside us we can tread rejoicingly this
for further details. Email: info@worcestercathedral.org.uk trust and hope as our guiding goals. pilgrimage of trust on earth.
Website: www.worcestercathedral.co.uk
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Fundraising Fundraising
If you would like to adopt a piece of history at Worcester Cathedral
Adopt a piece of please complete and return this form free of charge to:
Freepost WORCESTER CATHEDRAL
(the envelope does not require a postal address or stamp)
history at Worcester Your Details
Cathedral Name:
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Started in 1084, the current Cathedral
building has its fair share of treasures and
the Dean and Chapter are committed to the
upkeep of its fabric both inside and out. Email:
To help support the on-going conservation
Tel No:
Updating our and running costs of the building, the
Cathedral is now offering the opportunity
to adopt a piece of its history.
fundraising Options for adopting a piece of history
I would like to donate £ Code
technology! include the beautiful coloured, stained-glass
windows in the Medieval Cloister, showing
Dedication
We value the contributions the history of the country, city and
our visitors make to the Cathedral through famous historical figures. I give Worcester Cathedral I would like to receive the Cathedral
upkeep of the Cathedral Such figures include early Christian permission to store my details newsletter and information about general
however we have been pilgrims and saints, heroes and heroines, on the database Cathedral events and activities
noticing a steady decline in kings and queens, and some not-so-saintly
income from our donation characters such as King John! Ethelflaeda,
Lady of Mercia (left) and daughter of King Tick here if Name and
boxes over the last year. this is a gift address of gift
The Chapter have therefore Alfred the Great is also featured. Along with
recipient
been looking at how other her husband Ethelred, she fortified Worcester and granted the
Cathedrals have been using Cathedral rights of lordship over the city. In addition, the carved
contactless technology animals, angels, and dragons portrayed in the spandrels and Payment method: Please make cheques payable to: ‘Worcester Cathedral’
to offer new ways for misericords can all be adopted. Adoptions last for two years so
why not champion your personal favourite as a gift or memorial. Cash Cheque Bank transfers can be made to: Worcester Cathedral
visitors to make
contributions. A catalogue of all the items available for adoption can be found Account No: 50182885 / Sort Code: 20-98-61
BACS Transfer
on our website or by asking at the Welcome desk at the North Reference: ADOPT
We are pleased to be
working with Good Box to Door of the Cathedral. As part of your adoption, you will receive
a presentation pack including a photo of your chosen item, Gift Aid Declaration
offer this technology to our
a certificate of adoption, and a If you are a UK taxpayer, we can reclaim 25p tax relief on every £1 you donate, at no cost to you.
visitors and worshippers.
dedication in our donor’s book Please sign and date below if you are happy for us to do this on your behalf.
You will see our contactless
machines on podiums with the opportunity to Yes, I would like Worcester Cathedral to treat this and all subsequent donations
throughout the Cathedral, commemorate a special event, as Gift Aid donations.
as well as a trial of Good anniversary or loved one. Prices
I confirm that I am a UK taxpayer and understand that if I pay less income tax and/or capital
Plate that is linked to start from £25 and go up to £500. gains tax than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all my donations in that tax year it is my
collection plates for retiring responsibility to pay any difference.
collections. We hope this For further information please
will make it easier for our visit the Cathedral website, email:
development@worcestercathedral. Signed: Date:
supporters to donate.
org.uk or telephone 01905 732946.
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