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Chester Cathedral Events for 2012 - FAURE'S REQUIEM - MESSIAH - FAMILY ACTIVITIES |
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Feb 1, 8, 15, 22
March 7, 14, 21
The Cloister Room
1.10 pm - 2.00 pm
BIBLE TALKS
'The Bible and the Book of Common Prayer'
A series of lectures and discussions.
After the lectures on 1st, 8th and 15th of February and 14th and 21st March, the Professors Alexander and Peter Bamford (Cathedral Librarian) will be leading a visit to the Library Exhibition on the 1622 Book of Common Prayer. This will cost
£2.50 pp including a copy of the exhibition guide.
There is no charge for attending, although donations towards the work of the Cathedral are welcome.
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Saturday 11 February
7.30 pm
The Cathedrals Group Choirs
present
FAURE'S REQUIEM
and other pieces.
Featuring choirs from Newman University College, Birmingham; University of Chester; Bishop Grosseteste University College, Lincoln;Liverpool Hope University; St Mary's University College, Twickenham; University of Winchester; York St John University
Conductor: Vicki Bulgin
Organist: Christopher Wilkinson
Enquiries: Tel 01244 344529 or email
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Free event - there will be a retiring collection to help cover costs
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Tuesday Feb 14 & Wednesday 15 February
10.00 am - 12.00 pm
1.00 - 4.00 pm
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Welcome in the Spring!
Celebrate God's abundant Creation
Standard Cathedral admission charges apply; up to three children are free with a paying adult. Charisma card holders free.
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Tuesday 21 February
Shrove Tuesday
12 noon
Maslenitsa (Pancake) Lunch
Come and join us in
celebration of the beginning
of Lent in true Russian style
Plus
Raffle with quality prizes
Contact: Jane Jones
Tel: 01244 312188
£6 to include savoury
& sweet pancakes, soft
drinks, tea & coffee
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Saturday
10 March 2012
Activity Zones open: 9.30 am - 12.00 noon and 2.00 pm - 3.45 pm
Main worship
1.00 p m
Big Bible Event
Discover the Big Story of the Bible and where you fit in
The Big Bible event is for children and their families or church groups. Eight interactive zones will let you explore right through the Bible with storytelling, drama, makes, games, puppets, music and much, much more. There is no age limit but activities will be great for children aged 5 to 11 with lots for the rest of the family to join in too.
Tickets £2.00, families £7.50.
Places are limited.
Full information will be emailed to groups and families after booking with the Cathedral Box Office.
General enquiries: Sandra James at Church House.
01244 681972 (Ext. 223)
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Saturday 17 March
Rehearsal
2.00 - 4.00 pm
Performance
5.30 pm
The Royal School of Church Music, Chester Area, in conjunction with Chester Cathedral presents:
'Come and Sing'
FAURE'S REQUIEM
An opportunity to rehearse and perform this beautiful work in an afternoon, under the direction of Philip Rushforth (Director of Music at Chester Cathedral).
This is an open event. Music will be provided on the day.
Tickets: £10.00 per singer
Must be pre-booked.
Please ensure that you purchase the appropraite ticket for your voice part (SATB) .
Audience: Free - there will be a retiring collection.
In person from the Cathedral Box Office in the Undercroft, or phone 01244 500959
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Sat 5 May 2012
Rehearsal
1.30 pm
Performance
5.30 pm
'Come and Sing'
MESSIAH
Sing the world’s most sacred oratorio in
the stunning surroundings of
Chester Cathedral.
Conducted by Chester Cathedral’s Director
of Music, Philip Rushforth.
Tickets:£10.00
(Singers and audience)
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26 June - 13 July 2013
CHESTER MYSTERY PLAYS
This amazing community theatre event takes place every five years. In 2013 the Chester Mystery Plays will be performed by hundreds of local volunteers led by a production team including Artistic Director, Peter Leslie Wild and Music Director/Composer, Matthew Baker. And for the first time ever, the Plays will be performed in the Nave of Chester Cathedral.
website http://www.chestercathedral.com/
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Contact:Nicholas Fry, 12 Abbey Square, CHESTER, CH1 2 HU Tel: 01244 500958E-mail:
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