What’s On Canterbury Cathedral

October-December 2017

www.canterbury-cathedral.org

Canterbury Festival14 Oct-4 Nov

Christmas Services

Black Prince Conferences15-17 Nov

Sunday08.00 Holy Communion09.30 Morning Prayer (said)11.00 Sung Eucharist (with Sermon)15.00 Huguenot Service (in French)15.15 Choral Evensong18.30 Sermon & Compline

Please see the Music List on the Cathedral website for changes to service times.

Monday - Friday07.30 Morning Prayer08.00 Holy Communion (daily)12.30 Holy Communion (every Wednesday, principal feast days and festivals)17.30 Choral Evensong

Saturday08.00 Holy Communion09.30 Morning Prayer15.15 Choral Evensong

Welcome to

Canterbury CathedralOctober-December 2017

Canterbury Cathedral is the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion and seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Cathedral is both a holy place and part of a World Heritage Site which includes St Augustine’s Abbey and St Martin’s Church. It remains one of the most visited places in the country, and, just as importantly, a working, living church and community.

As well as worship, Canterbury Cathedral offers an exciting programme of arts and culture activities, events and exhibitions. It is widely regarded as a centre of excellence for music, traditional crafts, education and learning.

You are welcome to join us for all special services taking place during this Advent and Christmas season. In addition, the Cathedral is hosting an exciting exhibition as part of the Canterbury Festival, and in November we are hosting our first collections conference on The Black Prince, which is accompanied by special evening events and free public talks.

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The Cathedral plays an active role in the community and the building, or parts of it, are at times closed for general visiting due to services, special events or conservation work. Therefore, please always check opening times before visiting.

The Cathedral and Precincts are huge and even when major parts of the Cathedral are closed for visiting, there will still be plenty to explore.

Christmas ServicesMusic & ConcertsFamily & CommunityEvents at The LodgeConferencesLearning for AllExhibitionsAt a glance...Visitor Information

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Christmas Services

Carol ServicesYou are welcome to join us for all public Carol Services at the Cathedral.

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Advent Carol Service. 15.15. Free to attend.3 PWRR (Princess of Wales Royal Regiment) Carols20.00, Nave. Tickets www.canterburyticketshop.comCanterbury Choral Society Family Carol Concert19.00, tickets www.canterburyticketshop.comDemelza House ‘Celebration of Christmas’19.30, tickets 01795 845204.The Friends of Canterbury Cathedral Carol Service19.00, Nave. Free with collection for The Friends.Canterbury Cathedral Service of Carols for ChristmasTwo identical Carol Services, 15.00. Free to attend.

Crib ServiceA service for all the family to enjoy as we prepare for Christmas.

23 Dec, 11.00-12.00. Free to attend.

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You are welcome to join us for all services during this Advent and Christmas season.

Christmas ServicesAll services are free to attend. Listed below are the main Christmas services. Full details of all services during this period can be found on the Cathedral website, or in the separate Christmas leaflet.

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11.00 Crib Service, Nave 15.00 Cathedral Carol Service, doors open 13.30

Christmas Eve15.00 Cathedral Carol Service, doors open 13.3017.00 Choral Evensong, Quire

Christmas Day08.00 Holy Communion09.30 Choral Matins, Quire11.00 Sung Eucharist, NavePresident and Preacher: The Archbishop of Canterbury15.15 Choral Evensong, Quire

15.15 Choral Evensong with carols, Quire

15.00 Christingle Service, Nave

The Martyrdom of Thomas of Canterbury15.15 Choral Evensong, QuireA special Evensong commemorating the martyrdom of Archbishop Thomas Becket on this day in 1170, with procession to Martyrdom and Crypt.

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Music & ConcertsThroughout the year, the Cathedral is the setting for many concerts and performances of a wide range of music, from choirs to classical and contemporary musicians and groups from around the world.

Canterbury Festival Concert - Sir Charles Villiers Stanford, A Cathedral CelebrationIn a special concert to mark the visit to Canterbury by the Stanford Society, the Dean introduces a selection of his favourite Stanford pieces, performed by the Boys and Men of the Cathedral Choir together with Jubilate Brass.

3 Nov, 20.00-22.00, doors open 19.30, Quire. Tickets start at £15.25 from www.canterburyfestival.co.uk

Canterbury Festival Concert - We Looked For PeaceAn evening of expectation, harmonic beauty and reflection, in a programme which comprises a world premiere, violinist Tasmin Little, the English Chamber Orchestra and Canterbury Choral Society.4 Nov, 19.30-21.30, doors open 19.00. Tickets from www.canterburyfestival.co.ukPre-concert Talk By Jeremy Dibble4 Nov, 18.30, Quire. Free to concert ticket holders.

Handel’s MessiahThe Girls and Men of Canterbury Cathedral Choir give their debut performance of Handel’s famous oratorio, Messiah. They will be joined by critically-acclaimed period instrument orchestra, The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen and internationally-renowned soloists.

Soprano, Elizabeth Green Countertenor, James HallTenor, Simon Wall Bass, Andrew Rupp

Conductor, David Newsholme

18 Nov, 19.30-22.00, doors open 19.00, Nave. Tickets start at £16.25 from www.canterburyticketshop.com

Cathedral Choir Voice TrialsBoys aged 7 & 8 are invited to audition for the Cathedral Choir. Substantial scholarships are awarded and choristers benefit from an all-round excellent education at St Edmund’s School, Canterbury. Master of Choristers, David Flood, welcomes enquiries from parents and their sons at any time.11 Nov, Canterbury Cathedral. All enquiries to David Flood:david.flood@canterbury-cathedral.org or call 01227 865242.

Girls aged 12 are invited to audition for the Girls’ Choir. Directed by Assistant Organist, David Newsholme, the Girls’ Choir has been growing since it began in 2014. They sing at Evensong once a fortnight and at other events throughout the year.4 Nov, Canterbury Cathedral. All enquiries to David Newsholme: david.newsholme@canterbury-cathedral.org

90 Hymns in 90 MinutesJoin Second Assistant Organist, Adrian Bawtree, as he attempts to perform 90 hymns in 90 minutes as part of The Dean’s Challenge for The Friends of Canterbury Cathedral’s 90th Anniversary.

2 Dec, 12.00, Quire. Free entry with collection for The Friends. Normal Precincts charges apply.

Midday RecitalsBy groups from all over the world. See the website for details of each concert. Free to attend, normal Precincts charges apply.

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Family & CommunityThere’s so much for the family and visitors with children to see and do at the Cathedral.

Explorer BackpacksA fun and interactive trail to help children aged 3-12 investigate the Cathedral. 24-27 Oct, 11.00-15.00. Backpacks are free to use, but normal Precincts charges apply. Children must be accompanied.

The Big Draw FestivalThis year’s Big Draw Festival is designed to get your doodles moving! Whether you decide to get animated, theatrical, illusionary, technical or messy we can’t wait to see what you have up your sleeves...

24-27 October, 11.00-16.00 daily. Activities are free but normal Precincts charges apply. See the Cathedral’s website for the full programme of activities.

Bach 2 BabyBach to Baby is an innovative classical concert series for babies and their families, with monthly performances in around 40 venues across the South East.8 Oct, 10.30, doors open 10.00, Eastern Crypt.Tickets from www.bachtobaby.com/canterbury-cathedral.

Learning for AllThe Cathedral is regarded as a centre of excellence for traditional crafts, creativity, education and learning. Our wide-reaching programmes include engaging talks, tours, creative workshops, conferences and projects inspired by the Cathedral’s rich history.

Luther QuincentenaryA month of talks focusing on the five central themes of the Reformation. Talks hosted at St Peter’s Methodist Church, Canterbury. Please see the Cathedral website for details of each talk.Luther Quincentenary EvensongA special Evensong to mark 500 years of the Reformation.15 Oct, 15.15-16.00, Quire. Free to attend.

Canterbury Festival TalksA series of talks will be held at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge running from 23 Oct – 3 Nov. Speakers include Dan Cruickshank, Jenni Murray, Tom Kerridge and Nicholas Crane.

Various dates 23 Oct - 3 Nov. Tickets from £10.50. Find out more, visit www.canterburyfestival.co.uk

Talks from The FriendsThe Friends of Canterbury Cathedral host a series of talks throughout the year which are open to the general public.

Please see the website for details of each event.

A great big thank you!The Canterbury Journey is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and as a thank you to everyone who buys Lottery tickets, visitors can get a free guided tour or audio tour upon presentation of a National Lottery ticket or Lottery scratchcard 11-16 Dec 2017.Normal Precinct charges apply. You can book in advance by emailing visits@canterbury-cathedral.org T&Cs apply.

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The Black Prince: Man, mortality & mythLast few tickets remaining for this two-day conference!

The conference is part of a major project to preserve and research the architecture and historic objects of the Black Prince held within the Cathedral’s collections.

Wednesday 15 November (Evening)Welcome Reception with exclusive tours to the Archives, Black Prince’s Chantry or a special roof-top Conservation in Action tour.

Thursday 16 November (Day One)• Examining the Black Prince, his reputation and legacy.• How the Black Prince was represented in life and in death.• Looking at chivalry, display, remembrance and power. • Architecture and cultural depictions of the Black Prince and

his immediate family.

Friday 17 November (Day Two)• Studies of the Black Prince’s tomb, effigy and achievements,

and their place in military and social history.• New information uncovered through recent conservation and

scientific analysis. • Examination of the art and symbolism of the Black Prince.

16-17 November, Canterbury Cathedral & LodgeTickets on sale now from www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Conferences

Young Futures Conference:The Black PrinceThis free one-day conference explores the life and influence of the Black Prince and the impact this historic character has had on medieval and contemporary culture through talks, presentations, creative writing, drama workshops and photography.

Places are limited and offered on a first-come-first served basis. To book your free place please visit www.youngfutures2017.eventbrite.co.uk. For further information please email learning@canterbury-cathedral.org

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Can’t make it to the conference? There’s still plenty on offer from free workshops to dinner talks.

FREE public talksAn interactive workshop on ‘The Voice of the Black Prince’.12.40-13.40, 16 November, Black Prince’s Chantry (Huguenot Chapel, Crypt). Free, normal Precincts charges apply.

Evidence for the Achievements and History of the Black Prince’s Tomb at Canterbury Cathedral. Informal drop-in session between 12.30-14.00, 17 November, Cathedral Archives. Free, normal Precincts charges apply.

Evening lectureTim Tatton-Brown on ‘The architectural history of the Trinity Chapel and Crypt’. Followed by a drinks reception.18.30-19.30, 16 November, Cathedral Crypt.Tickets £15 available from www.eventbrite.co.uk

Dinner TalkEnjoy a talk from lawyer and historian, Jonathan Sumption on ‘The Black Prince: The King who Never Reigned’, followed by a delicious 3-course dinner, 17 November, Lodge Auditorium. Tickets £59 include dinner, available from www.eventbrite.co.uk

The Tapestry of Light:Intersections of IlluminationCanterbury Cathedral is delighted to be the premier venue for the UK tour of The Tapestry of Light - a contemporary exploration of the classical iconography of the ‘Last Days’.

Spanning an outstanding 36 metres long by 3.2 metres high, this is an immersive expression of art and design interlinked with new science, illumination, colour and medieval imagery in a present day context. It is one of the only full cycles of the Apocalypse by a female artist.

About the ArtistIrene Barberis is an Australian based artist born in London, whose arts practice spans 40 years. Since 1984 she has worked with process and ideas of the ‘everyday’, ‘the end and beginning’, and is known for her provocative high-chroma exhibitions negotiating contemporary belief and faith through the use of cutting edge materials including plastics, silicones and new light forms. She is a painter, installation and new media artist working also with performance drawing and spatial kinesthetic. She has held over fifty solo exhibitions world-wide and participated in more than ninety group exhibitions.

14 Oct-18 Nov, (closed 4-10 Nov and Sundays), 10.00-16.00 daily, Chapter House, Canterbury Cathedral.Free, but normal Precincts charges apply.

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Exhibitions

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InspirationalEnjoy the wonderful, unique experience of having your Christmas get-together in the beautiful grounds of Canterbury Cathedral. Christmas Lunches and Party Nights from £23.95 pp.

ACCOMMODATION • EVENTS • MEETINGS • TRAINING • PARTIES • WEDDING RECEPTIONS

Canterbury Cathedral LodgeThe Precincts, Canterbury,Kent, CT1 2EHTel: 01227 865350Email: stay@canterburycathedrallodge.orgwww.canterburycathedrallodge.org

An Evening in Conversation with..Join us for a conversation with the Cathedral’s Canon Librarian, Christopher Irvine; Tapestry of Light artist, Irene Barberis, and Curator, Dr Michelle Brown, who will discuss the making of the Tapestry of Light, context and the challenges of exhibiting art in sacred places. 14 Oct,19.00-21.00. Tickets £10.50 available viawww.no1cathedraltalkoct2017.eventbrite.co.uk

Meet the ArtistThis is an opportunity to meet the artist, Irene Barberis, and find out about the creative process and the making of this extraordinary artwork.21 Oct, 12.00-14.00, Chapter House. Free, but normal Precincts charges apply.

Our grateful thanks go to the Friends of Canterbury Cathedral for their generous contribution, and Artful Logistics for their kind support.

Opening TimesMonday - SaturdaySummer Winter The Crypt SundayAll Year *Last entry 30 mins before closingPlease note the Quire closes in preparation for Evensong on Monday-Friday at 16.30 and on Saturday and Sunday at 14.30.

Guided ToursOur guides are experts at bringing the Cathedral’s rich history to life.Tickets are available from the Welcome Centre: Adults £5Concessions £4Family £10

Various trails to help visitors to explore more of the Cathedral are available from the Welcome Desk.

Audio guides are available to hire to enhance visits.

Entry ChargesThere is a charge to enter during opening hours unless you are attending a service or have a Precincts Pass (see website).

AdultsConcessions (65+)Students (18-24)Children (aged 5-18) Family (2 adults, up to 3 children)Family (1 adult, 2 children)

Group VisitsGroups visiting the Cathedral can benefit from reduced rates.

For visits by primary/secondary schools with access to special facilities and resources, please contact schools@canterbury-cathedral.org

For groups, universities and other education institutions, please contact visits@canterbury-cathedral.org

ClosuresThe Cathedral plays an active role in the community and sometimes the building, or parts of it, are closed for general visiting due to services, special events or conservation works. Always check opening times before visiting.The Cathedral and Precincts are huge and there will always be plenty to explore.

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Visitor Information

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* Please see website for details of events marked with an asterisk.

All details including dates, times, venues and ticket prices were correct at time of printing, and may be subject to change.Please see the website forup-to-date information.

October8 Bach 2 Baby, pg. 88 Wedding Open Day*9 Midday Recital*10 Midday Recital*14 Oct-18 Nov Tapestry of Light, pg. 1214 An Evening in Conversation with... pg. 1314 Royal Schools of Church Music Festival Service*15 Luther Quincentenary Evensong, pg. 921 Meet the Artist, pg. 1321 Canterbury Festival Parade*23 Midday Recital*23 Oct-3 Nov Canterbury Festival Talks*24-27 The Big Draw, pg. 824-27 Explorer Backpacks, pg. 8

November3 Canterbury Festival Concert, pg. 64 Canterbury Festival Concert, pg. 74 Girls’ Choir Auditions, pg. 711 Boy Chorister Auditions, pg. 712 Rememberance Sunday*15 Young Futures Conference, pg. 1116-17 The Black Prince

Conference, pg. 1016 -17 Free public talks - TheBlack Prince Conference, pg. 1016 Evening Lecture with Tim Tatton-Brown, pg.1117 Dinner Lecture with Jonathan Sumption, pg. 1118 Handel’s Messiah, pg. 6

December2 90 Hymns in 90 Minutes, pg. 73 Advent Carol Service, pg. 56 3 PWRR Carols, pg. 511-16 Free guided tours with National Lottery ticket, pg. 816 Canterbury Choral Society Family Carol Concert, pg. 518 Demelza House ‘Celebration of Christmas’, pg. 520 Dec The Friends Carol Service, pg. 523 Crib Service, pg. 523 & 24 Canterbury Cathedral Service of Carols for Christmas, pg. 524 Christmas Eve Services , pg. 425 Christmas Day Services, pg. 428 Christingle Service, pg. 429 The Martyrdom of Thomas of Canterbury, pg. 431 New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner Dance *

Christmas items are now in stock including traditional advent calendars, cards and beautifully embroidered decorations.

For more information, please contact: Cathedral House, The Precincts, Canterbury, CT1 2EH

Tel: +44 (0) 1227 762862Email: enquiries@canterbury-cathedral.org

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