in Brum with spectacular show

to the windows and undertake the work. There will also be opportunities for visitors to go on special guided tours and see the work for themselves. Workshops with the conservators will also be held for those wanting to learn more about the process.

The project will include cleaning and repairing this historic glass, followed by improvements to the protection of the windows through new grilles and damage prevention measures. This vital work will allow them to be enjoyed for generations to come.

Free guided tours of Birmingham Cathedral will also be continuing this year – with Heritage tours on

Mondays at 12.30 and tours focused on the windows taking place at 11.30 on Wednesdays. These are led by friendly and knowledgeable Heritage guides and can be booked online via the Birmingham Cathedral website.

The Divine Beauty project will also provide the opportunity for children and young people to learn about the windows – through music, poetry and art.

Birmingham Cathedral’s second annual children’s poetry festival has just been launched – which is focused on encouraging young people to respond to the beautiful colours, imagery and patterns in the windows. The festival will culminate in a special event this summer, supported by Birmingham Poet, Casey Bailey, along with a display of all entries on the railings in Cathedral Square. There will also be music workshops for schools taking place throughout 2023, which will culminate in a special Divine Beauty performance at the cathedral in the autumn.

Keep up to date with progress on the Divine Beauty project via the Birmingham Cathedral website and Divine Beauty Project social channels.

MATT WINDLE JUSTICE MENTOR TKO (TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE, OPPORTUNITIES), SHAW TRUST

FIRST OF ALL, TELL US ABOUT THE DAY JOB…

I work within the justice sector, mentoring adults with the aim of helping them to live a healthier, more productive lifestyle. I deliver a range of physical activities designed to be both spiritually and physically beneficial. From meditation to boxing, walking to football and yoga to weights, everyone has the capacity to engage in exercise and sports to some degree. Bottomline; I help to instil confidence and selfworth within my mentees.