WORCESTER

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 Community News

Winter/Spring 2020 Cathedral plants in support Contents of Purple4Polio Campaign 3-6 Community News Pilgrimage is an idea 6 Arts David Whelan, Cathedral Gardener 7 Development that appeals to many 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 18-19 Fundraising ‘Purple4Polio’ campaign; raising awareness 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), Stephen Edwards and the Rotary Club of Worcester Editorial Team part of the Worcester Festival in August. indicate that they have been vaccinated against this highly infectious disease. Susan Macleod and Emily Green Along with up and down the land, we will mark 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 , one of the Pilgrim ‘Kaleidoscope’ by Joan Harris, Fathers who set sail in 1620. Pilgrimage is also a theme 3rd prize, over 18, Photographic running through the , 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 rooted in our mind and imagination. For the Christian, 8 College Yard, We have recently appointed Cathy Sloan as the pilgrimage through life has a goal, the goal of reaching Worcester, WR1 2LA our new Fundraising Manager. Cathy, who lives in the ‘kingdom’ or ‘city’ of God. As John Bunyan wrote in Telephone: Worcester, will be joining us in February from the role Pilgrim’s Progress: 01905 732900 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 [email protected] Let him come hither; from her work with the Elgar Museum. She will be Website: One here will constant 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 Twitter: In the meantime, experienced fundraiser Jacqui to announce the appointment of @WorcCathedral His first avowed intent Watson, is working on some specific priorities to help Mr Gareth Doodes as Headmaster To be a pilgrim. Facebook: identify and generate funding from trusts and following the sad loss of Matthew @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 , fundraising to help us keep our work and the College where he has been Certificate of Excellence 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. Imelda Staunton. Management Accountant Christmas Appeal We also welcomed Kirstie Anwyl-Hughes, as an associate Although I think who began her finance career was founded in 1978 member of the Guild. Kirstie was admitted by Canon everyone’s favourite in 2003 with The Boots and is the property Maureen who hoped she would enjoy being part of the reader was Brian Company; taking her and construction 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), studied Philosophy and James Prior (Dean’s Verger), Kirstie Anwyl-Hughes, David Anwyl-Hughes Chamber Choir, in which his wife Stella sings. The Chamber Choir sang at his funeral in the (Area Leader), Anita Mansell and Nathaniel Hitchings Dip GV Cathedral, and dedicated their autumn concert to his memory. Classical Civilisation at Hope Pugh and Alexis Hutchinson University).

4 Worcester Cathedral News Worcester Cathedral News 5 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 pleasure of attending a display on College Green. Graduation Ceremony at Catheral Some of our favourite drawings include a disused for On 6 January 2020 the BBC underground train station, 11 CWF graduates, showed an episode of their TV a dragon and a crashed including former murder mystery series Father spaceship! Students from Pupil Worcester Cathedral Brown that was filmed at Referral Units and Special Stonemason Saul Worcester Cathedral back Educational Needs providers Sheldon. 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 have welcomed learners on of the CWF (Worcester, publicly scheduled. But back The project to conserve courses run by Durham, York, Lincoln, in May we had a great day Worcester Cathedral’s County Council. Gloucester, Salisbury, watching the intricacies of medieval Undercroft and “ The site is a hive Exeter, Winchester and filmmaking in College Yard, transform it into a centre for of activity” We are excited for the 2020 Saul Sheldon, front centre Canterbury), the the and the Nave – learning, heritage and art has Spring term when we will 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 of the Undercroft for local in the CWF and, as Module Leaders for the course, Chris Guy An excavation is taking place these exciting finds to the history societies, and a climate (Cathedral Archaeologist) and I have helped 39 Cathedral on College Green and our public in 2020. 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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plaque at St Peter’s Church Revival of Medieval (where Winslow was baptized), the route follows Worcester Pilgrimage Pilgrim route the Droitwich Canal through 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 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 , and crosses the Severn Oswald and 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 The three routes are all The heads of Oswald that the Confraternity of Saint travelled this way, particularly Worcester Cathedral Library’s Sacrist’s This fountain makes a suitable starting- around 10-11 miles and are and Wulfstan were James, the organisation in as the cockleshell found with point for the walk from Malvern accounts for 1516 showing the section with offerings from pilgrims separated from the rest London that arranges the him is the symbol of the heartily recommended. Let 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 silver and gilt. By the later middle ages, the statue of the travel the route in Spain, may buried in Santiago de potential routes that could can’t act as your route-guide, he or a colleague will be Blessed Virgin Mary attracted the most gifts. designate Worcester Cathedral Compostella in 1211. become available to as a location for a ‘sello’ delighted to welcome you There were many other relics in the monks’ possession. download on both the By the sixteenth century, these included a silver and gilt (rubber stamp) to use on on arrival at the Cathedral, Cathedral and the British monstrance containing the brain of Saint Thomas Beckett, pilgrim ‘credentials’. This will if not wash your feet in the An invitation Pilgrimage Trust websites. Archbishop of Canterbury; the arm of Saint Roman, the help pilgrims who walk the traditional pilgrim manner! covered in certain places with silver; an arm of 20km that needs to be done in The British Pilgrimage Trust Saint Edmund, a Bishop; and St. Oswald’s mitre, amongst this country prior to walking to come on have devised three routes to other items. to Santiago de Compostella. Worcester, each of a day in When pilgrims visited, they generously gave money, wax They plan to revive the Pilgrimage length: one from the south- west (Malvern), one from the offerings and live animals. In 1516-17, for example, the medieval pilgrim route from sacrist raised over £15 from money given by pilgrims at the Droitwich, via Worcester and Canon Michael Brierley south-east (Pershore, with the 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. having recognised pilgrim north (Droitwich). The walkers are working to Pilgrims would often have a wax offering made of the rediscover and bring back routes to every Cathedral, Monarch’s Way already passes between Worcester and whole body or a part of the body that was in pain; for into use this ancient pilgrim assisted by the British example, a leg, foot or hand. Some people also left crutches Droitwich, going out of route all the way to Bristol. Pilgrimage Trust. Canon 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

8 Worcester Cathedral News Worcester Cathedral News 9 FundraisingEvents Guide Page Events Guide

Wed 26 February, 5.30pm Saturday 14 March, 7.30pm Events at Worcester Cathedral 2020 Sung Eucharist with the St Matthew Passion Holy Week and Imposition of Ashes for by JS Bach Easter Services Ash Wednesday Tuesday 11 – 23 February Friday 21 February, 10am – 1pm Concert by Malvern January RGS Year 12 Artwork An Urban Pilgrimage Festival Chorus. Saturday 29 February, 5.30pm Tickets 01905 611427 Free Exhibition See website for details 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, Friday 21 February, A Sea Symphony Wrestling with Romans Wednesday 12 February, Discussion Group 11am – 12pm & 2pm – 3pm March by Vaughan Williams 7.30pm The Guesten, Awesome Adventures Poetry Concert by Worcester Meditative Prayer Group Thursdays 5 & 19 March, 15 College Green Workshops for families Festival Choral Society The Guesten, 15 College Green Free, 12.15pm – 12.55pm Tickets 01905 611427 Lunchtime recital Thursdays 16, 23 & 30 January, donations appreciated Thursdays 13, 20 & 27 February, Free, donations appreciated 12.15pm – 12.55pm Wednesday 25 March, 5.30pm 12.15pm – 12.55pm Saturday 22 February, Lunchtime Recital Sung Eucharist for the Monday 6, Tuesday 7 Lunchtime recital 10am – 4.30pm Friday 6 March, 7pm Free, donations appreciated Annunciation & Wednesday 8 April, 8pm Free, donations appreciated A Celtic Pilgrimage – Wolf Hall in Worcester: Compline A look at Hilary Mantel’s Calligraphy Workshop Sunday 29 March, 6.30pm Friday 17 January, 5.30pm Novels. Talk by Dr Lucy Arnold, Tickets from Music and Readings Thursday 9 April, 1.10pm Evensong for Wulfstantide Saturday 15 February, University of Worcester www.eventbrite.co.uk Devotional for 10.30am – 1.30pm Register to attend: for Passiontide A Writing Journey: Creative Maundy Thursday Saturday 18 January, Saturday 22 February, [email protected] Writing Workshop 2.30pm – 6.30pm 11am – 12pm & 2pm – 3.30pm April Thursday 9 April, 8pm Tickets from Be A Girl Chorister 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 Until 24 January www.eventbrite.co.uk Sunday 5 April, 6.30pm Cathedral Square 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 11am – 12pm & 2pm – 3.30pm Queen Katherine Parr’s The Arrival of the wardrobe Saturday 11 April, 8.00pm Saturday 25 January, Tudor Legacies Tickets from The Easter Liturgy 1pm – 2pm Royal Tudor ladies meet www.eventbrite.co.uk Worcestershire the public in and around Sunday 23 February, 4pm Sunday 12 April, 10.30am Association organ recital the Cathedral. Eucharist for Free Evensong with the Installation of the Bishop Easter Sunday February 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 Media JDA Photo: 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.

10 Worcester Cathedral News Worcester Cathedral News 11 Heritage Events Heritage Events History festival returns Mayflower: Faith and to Worcester Freedom two-day Media JDA Photo: We were delighted There is another to hear that the 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 Marking the 400th anniversary History at the University of time at Worcester 12-1pm. The of the Mayflower sailing to the Worcester, will give a thematic Cathedral so much Dressing of a Tudor New World overview. Author and last August, that Queen: An invitation to Queen Katherine’s Independent scholar Rebecca they would love to Join expert speakers on Friday 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 Hear from the royal one they forged. The for the New World’. We also once more. The Tudor Legacies ladies as the Six wives of Henry VIII Tudor queens about Cathedral’s link to the look forward to welcoming 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, of women in 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 The material, cultural and dramatic setting of the Nave A Local Look at Hilary Mantel’s Tudor Novels 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 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: [email protected] Prince Arthur’s Tudor or email: events@ Rebecca Frazer Paula Peters worcestercathedral.org.uk

12 Worcester Cathedral News Worcester Cathedral News 13 NewArts EventsEvents 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: [email protected]. Interludes (distilled from the opera Peter Tickets are now on sale at Malvern Theatres WFCS marks Mayflower Grimes) will also be performed by the 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 Worcester Cathedral Arts is bringing together Did Richard III Celebrating ‘Mayflower 2020’ in grand choral Mellaerts. Worcester Cathedral’s Director a group of talented professional actors to and orchestral style, Worcester Festival Choral of Music Samuel Hudson conducts. visit Worcester present a traditional performance of Richard Society’s spring concert on Saturday 21 March Tickets available from www.wfcs.online III, one of the most dramatic and best known Cathedral? 2020 will combine three of the most beloved, or Worcester Live on 01905 611427. of Shakespeare’s tragedies. Set in the sea-themed works in the soaring captivating surroundings of the Cathedral surroundings of Worcester Cathedral. David Morrison, Quire, the play will be performed around the Vaughan Williams’ breath-taking A Sea Librarian & Archivist says: 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 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.’

Michael Whitefoot Photo: Bosworth Field in 1485.

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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 7.30am - 6pm daily, entry free. our Interim Treasurer, agreed to be nominated for two-way dialogue at these meetings has proved 7.30am Morning Prayer Charges apply for the areas below and for some events. the position of Honorary Treasurer and was duly extremely valuable. 8am Holy Communion elected. Members present also approved We are currently drawing up our 2020 social Group Guided Tours amendments to the Constitution; made as a result 10.30am Sung Eucharist calendar and this will be published early in the Email: [email protected] of requests that the Friends grant-giving process 4pm Evensong or New Year. As I write, I am looking forward to should demonstrate value for money and fulfil Evening Prayer Young people and school group visits the Friends annual Christmas dinner next week Email: [email protected] the objectives of the Friends. As well as the formal that will again be held at the Guildhall. With There is normally a service business of the meeting, the Friends’ guest at 6.30pm on Sundays in Christmas now over, may I belatedly wish you 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 From 1 February, Saturday 11am – 5pm, Sunday 12.30pm – 7.30am Morning Prayer ( 8am Holy Communion 3.30pm. Half-term opening 11.30am-3.30pm Easter holiday 5.30pm Evensong or opening begins 6 April). Please check the website for a detailed Chapter & Verse Evening Prayer schedule, including closures and school holiday opening times. Cathedral Library Canon Stephen Edwards Additional Weekly Open by appointment and on special occasions. Services Email: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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 treasure the diversity of Christian tradition. In reach out in faith, hope and love to strengthen The Cathedral’s detailed monthly Last orders for food 3pm. being a place of trust, it is also a place of hope and trust in our society. Our journeying with God will service scheme for the current The Chapter Office Connect month will give you more information with us growth. I rather like the idea of pilgrimages being always take us along steep and rugged pathways 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 Telephone: 01905 732900 Visit www.worcestercathedral.co.uk which route our pilgrimage takes us if we have alongside us we can tread rejoicingly this for further details. Email: [email protected] trust and hope as our guiding goals. pilgrimage of trust on earth. Website: www.worcestercathedral.co.uk

16 Worcester Cathedral News Worcester Cathedral News 17 Fundraising Fundraising If you would like to adopt a piece of history at Worcester Cathedral please complete and return this form free of charge to: Adopt a piece of Freepost WORCESTER CATHEDRAL (the envelope does not require a postal address or stamp)

history at Worcester Your Details Cathedral Name: Address: 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 and running costs of the building, the Tel No: Updating our Cathedral is now offering the opportunity to adopt a piece of its history. I would like to donate £ Code fundraising Options for adopting a piece of history include the beautiful coloured, stained-glass Dedication technology! windows in the Medieval Cloister, showing 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 characters such as King John! Ethelflaeda, income from our donation Tick here if Name and boxes over the last year. Lady of Mercia (left) and daughter of King Alfred the Great is also featured. Along with this is a gift address of gift The Chapter have therefore 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 Cash Cheque Bank transfers can be made to: Worcester Cathedral visitors to make why not champion your personal favourite as a gift or memorial. Account No: 50182885 / Sort Code: 20-98-61 contributions. A catalogue of all the items available for adoption can be found BACS Transfer Reference: ADOPT We are pleased to be on our website or by asking at the Welcome desk at the North Door of the Cathedral. As part of your adoption, you will receive working with Good Box to Gift Aid Declaration offer this technology to our a presentation pack including a photo of your chosen item, 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. a certificate of adoption, and a Please sign and date below if you are happy for us to do this on your behalf. You will see our contactless dedication in our donor’s book 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. anniversary or loved one. Prices as well as a trial of Good 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: Signed: Date: supporters to donate. development@worcestercathedral. org.uk or telephone 01905 732946.

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