Friends of the Cathedral
Events
Upcoming Friends Events for 2008-2009
The Friends host many events each year and as a member of the Friends of the Cathedral you will be able to join in these events.
Icons of the Incarnation
Saturday 10th January 2009
This multi-arts event inspired by Olivier Messiaen’s La Nativité du Seigneur with artworks by Sophie Hacker includes:
• Reception and Viewing of the artwork in the Chapter House
• Performance of Messiaen’s organ suite by John Robinson, Assistant Organist at Canterbury
• Poetic Meditations read by Roland Riem
• Film by KMB Productions of the artwork coordinated with the performance of La Nativité du Seigneur
From 7pm to 9.30pm in the Chapter House and the Cathedral.
Giant Bring and Buy Sale
Saturday 19th January 2009
In the Chapter House from 10.30am to 2.30pm
Forget the January sales and come to the Friends’ Bring and Buy Sale instead to pick up a bargain. It is also a good opportunity to de-clutter by donating excess items to the cause or joining us as a stallholder. There will be book stalls, raffles, craft stalls, demonstrations, refreshments and much more. Put the date in your diary and bring your friends and family, buy something and enjoy the fun! Only new items accepted (except for books in good condition).
Contact Pam Doyle on 01227 865292 for more information if you would like to help with this event or be a stallholder. Friends and Precincts Pass Holders will have free entry.
Bargrave Collection
Friday 13th February 2009
Cressida Williams, the Cathedral Archivist, will begin with an illustrated presentation on the Bargrave Collection. This will look at John Bargrave himself, will provide an overview of the objects he collected, and will focus on individual items.
There will then be an opportunity to view the cabinets and their contents – which range from Native American porcupine-quill jewellery to the preserved finger of a Frenchman!
In the Audio Visual Theatre at the International Study Centre at 2pm followed by a visit to the Archives to see the collection.
From Church to Church
Thursday 26th March
This day-trip to Bruges in Belgium will take us on a walking tour to some 30 religious buildings testifying to Bruges’ religious character, from the large classics such as Saint Saviour’s Cathedral to other less well-known places.
After a lovely lunch tasting local specialities we will visit the Hospital museum where nuns and monks cared for pilgrims, travellers and the sick over eight centuries and now most famous for its collection of Memlings.
There will be some free time at the end of the day to visit other museums at your leisure, go shopping or just relax before we make our way to the Channel Tunnel for our return journey home.