What’s On July - December 2019 Joyfully proclaiming the love of God in worship, outreach, welcome and care
Regular Worship Sunday 8.15am Holy Communion 10.30am Sung Eucharist 4.00pm Evensong Monday - Saturday 7.30am Morning Prayer 8.00am Holy Communion 12.10pm Holy Communion
(Thursdays and Saints’ Days)
5.30pm Evensong
* Ticketed event Box Office: 01353 660349 www.elycathedral.org
July Wednesday 3 July, 7.30pm King’s Ely Music present The Principal’s Charity Concert* Thursday 4 July, 5.30pm Evensong with farewell to departing Boy Choristers Saturday 6 July, 1.10pm Lunchtime Concert The Ely Cathedral Octagon Singers Sunday 7 July, 4pm Evensong with farewell to departing Girl Choristers Tuesday 9 July, 6.30pm Stephanie Flack (Violin) Thursday 11 July, 1.10pm Lunchtime Concert University Choir of Lille Muko, Copenhagen Friday 12 July, 7pm The Isle of Ely Arts Festival present A Night at the Movies*
KD Theatre Productions Ltd
Present
OPEN AIR THEATRE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Brave New World Digital Engagement and Human Relationships Lecture Series Today’s rapid technological change is blurring the boundaries between our speaking, feeling, touching human bodies and the highly complex and sophisticated world of digital communication. From intimacy online to embodied machinery, this lecture series looks at the interaction between humanity and its powerful digital creations, and at the ethical challenges and dilemmas arising from our ingenuity. Thursday 4 July, 6.45pm Malcom Brown Artificial Intelligence: Clever Machines, Humanity and God Monday 8 July, 6.45pm Anna Richards Excarnation: Technology and Life Online Monday 15 July, 6.45pm Chris Roberts Robots and Automation: What’s real, and what’s just hype? Thursday 18 July, 6.45pm Maria Farrell Cybersecurity Ethics: The best way forward or just a way of avoiding talking about power Free admission to all lectures
A S wa sh b u ck l i n g Fa m i ly A d v e n t u re WRITTEN BY J M B A R R I E By arr angement with Gre at Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charit y A nd Sa muel French Ltd.
Wednesday 17 - Sunday 21 July Garden The Dean’s ELY C ATHEDR AL – Wed - Sat 7pm, Sat &–Sun 2pm 17th – 21st July 2019 Peter Pan* En t r a n ce v i a t h e E a st L aw n and Almonry Garden KD Theatre Productions’ brand new exciting w w w. k d t h e a t r e . c o . u k | 0 1 3 5 3 7 2 5 0 2 6 version of the classic story is bound to keep you hooked in the beautiful open-air setting of the Dean’s Garden. “Peter Pan” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH LTD, a Concord Theatricals Company
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Thursday 18 July, 1.10pm Lunchtime Concert Christine Bennett & John Wyatt Thursday 25 July, 1.10pm Lunchtime Concert Erina Ishiyama (Piano) Saturday 27 July, 1.30pm Habits of Prayer A half-day conference exploring prayer in daily life To book contact j.martin@elycathedral.org July - September Crucifix Grappling Hook by Banksy Temporary Exhibit
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August 1 - 31 August Ely Photographic Club Exhibition Thursday 1 August, 1.10pm Lunchtime Concert Jessica Ryckewaert (Percussionist) Friday 2 August 1.10pm Lunchtime Performance Octagon Studios - Dance Divine
Summer Organ Recitals Sundays 5.15pm
A chance to hear the magnificent organ of Ely Cathedral played by our resident musicians and guest performers from the UK and abroad. Sunday 21 July Peter Dyke (Hereford Cathedral)
Friday 16 August, 1.10pm Lunchtime Performance Lantern Dance ‘Spiritus’ Thursday 29 August, 7.30pm University of Cambridge Asia TheatreTour Pygmalion* Saturday 31 August, 6.30pm - Doors open 7pm - Live band, 8pm - Film starts EACH Open Air Cinema Bohemian Rhapsody (12A)*
Sunday 28 July Andrew Parnell (Ely Cathedral)
September
Sunday 4 August Janette Fishell (International Recitalist)
Thursday 12 September, 1.10pm Lunchtime Concert Minori Nakaune (Violin)
Sunday 11 August Edmund Aldhouse (Ely Cathedral)
Friday 13 - Sunday 15 September Heritage Open Days
Sunday 18 August Aaron Shilson (Ely Cathedral)
Sunday 15 September, 6.30pm Cambridge Voices Concert Handel’s Dixit Dominus*
Sunday 25 August Kai Krakenberg (Husum, Germany) Sunday 1 September Glen Dempsey (Ely Cathedral) Sunday 8 September Sarah MacDonald (Ely Cathedral)
Saturday 21 September, 7.30pm Ely Sinfonia 20th Anniversary Concert* Featuring Shostakovich, Beethoven & Mozart
David Mitchell
Topping & Company Book Events
School Holiday Drop-in Sessions
Tuesday 24 September, 7.30pm Chris Riddell**
Free holiday drop-in sessions for children up to the age of approx. 12. Activities include: brass rubbing, arts and crafts, puzzles and games.
Thursday 24 October, 7.30pm Gyles Brandreth** Tuesday 26 November, 7.30pm David Mitchell** **Tickets for these events are available from www.toppingsbooks.co.uk
Sunday 22 September, 2pm Animal Service Friday 27 September, 6.30pm European Researchers’ Night Saturday 28 September Friends’ Day & AGM with guest speaker Prof Paul Binski Art historian, writer and broadcaster who has a particular interest in the 14th century works at Ely Cathedral.
10am - Noon - in the Lady Chapel
Wednesday 31 July Seaside Special Wednesday 7 August Bees and other Minibeasts Wednesday 14 August The World of Books Wednesday 21 August Around The World Wednesday 28 August Victorian Life Monday 21 & Wednesday 23 October Medieval Monks Monday 23 December Christmas Crafts
Harvest Festival Weekend
October
Friday 11 - Sunday 13 October Free admission on Saturday & Sunday
Thursday 3 October, 7pm Friends’ Evening: Meet the new Music Team*
Friday 11 October, 7.30pm Harvest Ceilidh with Catch the Pidgeon Band*
Saturday 5 October, 7.30pm Prime Brass Concert*
Saturday 12 October 9am - 4pm Floral, food and farming displays 1.10pm Lunchtime Concert - George Heriot’s School, Edinburgh Chamber Choir 5.30pm Choral Evensong Sunday 13 October 10.30am Harvest Sung Eucharist Noon Harvest Sunday Lunch* Floral, food and farming displays 4pm Harvest Songs of Praise Harvest Charities: Ely Food Bank and East Anglian Air Ambulance.
Sunday 6 October, 6.30pm Ben Jupp Memorial Lecture John Burton CEO, The World Land Trust Monday 7 October, 7pm Volunteer Recruitment Open Evening Join us for an informal evening to find out how you can volunteer at Ely Cathedral. Thursday 10 October, 7pm Ely Cathedral Business Group Autumn Event Tuesday 15 October, 1.10pm Lunchtime Concert - Sonat Vox Tuesday 15 October, 7pm Lecture on Anglo-Saxon Women Dr Janet Nelson
Wednesday 16 October, 5.30pm First Evensong of the Translation of St Etheldreda with Procession and Commemoration of Founders and Benefactors
Thursday 14 - Saturday 16 November Christmas Gift & Food Fair* (see next page for more info) Sunday 17 November, 6.30pm Saying Goodbye Service
Thursday 17 October, 5.30pm Festal Eucharist of the Translation of Etheldreda
Wednesday 20 November, 1.10pm King’s Ely - Lunchtime Live
Saturday 19 October, 7.30pm Ely Choral Society Concert*
Thursday 21 November, 7.30pm G4 Christmas*
Sunday 20 October, 1.10pm Lunchtime Concert Lucy Cavendish Singers
Saturday 23 November, 6.30pm Diocesan Baptism & Confirmation
Saturday 26 October, 7.30pm Stephen Armstrong Elgar in the Cathedral*
November Saturday 2 November, 8pm Requiem Eucharist for All Souls’ Day Sunday 10 November 10.30am Service of Remembrance 4pm Solemn Requiem Eucharist Saturday 9 November, 7.30pm James MacMillan’s Stabat Mater with Britten Sinfonia and The Sixteen*
Monday 25 November, 1.0pm Lunchtime Concert Choir of All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Richmond, Virginia Wednesday, 27 November Friends’ Quiz & Social* (details from Friends’ Office) Saturday 30 November, 7.30pm Elgar’s The Kingdom with Cambridge University Symphony Chorus & Leeds Philharmonic Chorus*
Christmas at Ely Sunday 1 December, 6pm Advent Procession Tuesday 3 December, 9pm Advent Compline Saturday 7 December, 3pm Christingle Saturday 7 December, 7.30pm Royal British Legion Concert* Sunday 8 December, 5.15pm The Big Christmas Tree Lights Switch On Service Tuesday 10 December, 9pm Advent Compline
Christmas Gift & Food Fair*
Christmas Gift & Food Fair 2019 Preview Evening Wednesday 13 November 6.30pm - 9pm
Thursday 12 December, 11am Christmas Story and Song Time Thursday 12 December 10am, 2pm & 6.30pm Christmas Wreath Workshops By Wild Oak Workshops*
Thursday 14 November 9.30am - 4.30pm
Groups Welcome Friday 15 November 9am - 10am ‘shoppers with wheels’ 10am - 4.30pm 6.30pm - 9pm
Thursday November 9.30am – 4.30pm Saturday 14 16 November 9.30am - 4.30pm Incentive Day Special Groups Friday 15theNovember Due to popularity of this 10am event, we– 4.30pm / 6.30pm – 9pm recommend tickets in9.30am advance. – 4.30pm Saturday 16purchasing November Box Office: 01353 660349 / box.office@elycathedral.org Entry price: £4.00 / Children under 16 FREE (when accompanied by an adult)
The Snowman
Tuesday 17 December, 9pm Advent Compline Saturday 21 December, 7.30pm Hark! The Herald* Sunday 22 December, 6pm Carol Service 1 Tuesday 24 December Christmas Eve Noon Crib Service 1 3pm Crib Service 2 6pm Carol Service 2 11.30pm Midnight Mass
Friday 13 December, 7.30pm Chapterhouse Theatre Company present A Christmas Carol* Saturday 14 December, 2pm Community Christmas Carol Sing-a-long Sunday 15 December, 4pm Evensong featuring Britten’s Ceremony of Carols with the Girls of Ely Cathedral Choir
Wednesday 25 December Christmas Day 10.30 Festal Eucharist Noon Christmas Day Lunch* 4pm Festal Evensong Sunday 29 December, 4pm Come and Sing Carols Monday 30 December 1.30pm, 4pm, & 7pm Carrot Productions present The Snowman*
Visiting Ely Cathedral
Tower Tours Experience over 800 years of history as you go behind the scenes at Ely Cathedral and explore the world famous Octagon and West Towers. Join our knowledgeable guides who will bring to life the stories of these magnificent towers and amaze you with fascinating facts and figures. Tower Tours run daily and are subject to availability. Pre-booking is highly recommended. For ticketing information and terms and conditions see our website: www.elycathedral.org or call Box Office: 01353 660349 Cathedral Ground floor tours are included with Cathedral entry ticket.
Octagon Tower Tour
Marvel at the Octagon tower and lantern. Acknowledged as one of the wonders of medieval engineering, this incredible structure, suspended high over the centre of the Cathedral, was completed in 1342 and is considered the jewel in the Cathedral crown. The fascinating tour over 170 steps takes you behind the scenes of the lantern and opens up the angel doors so you can peer down into the Cathedral. The brave can then go up onto the roof of the tower.
West Tower Tour
Dating from the 13th and 14th centuries, the west tower dominates the Fenland landscape and is well worth the 288 step climb, rewarding you with stunning views over the beautiful, historic city and the surrounding fens. The tower features in many well-known literary publications including Tom’s Midnight Garden.
The Almonry Restaurant
Stained Glass Museum
Eating and Drinking
The Stained Glass Museum holds workshops, family drop-ins and lectures throughout the year. For further information visit: www.stainedglassmuseum.com or contact info@stainedglassmuseum.com Open Monday - Saturday 10.30am - 5pm Sunday from Noon
The Almonry Restaurant has an excellent reputation for its home-cooked food and stunning location in the Cathedral grounds. Open daily from 9am Sunday from 11am Telephone 01353 666360
Cathedral Passes
The Refectory CafĂŠ offers a delicious range of refreshments, including home-made cakes, scones, quiches, soups, sandwiches and platters. Open daily from 10am Sunday from Noon
If you live in the CB6 or CB7 postal area, or are a member of the electoral roll of a church within the Diocese of Ely, or a student in higher education in Cambridgeshire, you are entitled to a special pass giving you free access to the ground floor of the Cathedral. For more information or to check eligibility, see our website or ask at the Cathedral.
Events & Services More information about all of our events and services can be found on our website www.elycathedral.org Box Office: 01353 660349 Dates and times correct at time of going to press. Please visit our website for any unscheduled changes, cancellations or closures.
Shopping The Cathedral Shop is located inside the Cathedral, it offers a wide range of souvenirs, gifts, jewellery, cards, CDs, stationery, books and local artisan crafts. Open Monday - Saturday from 10am Sunday from Noon The Old Choir House is situated on the High Street, it is one of Ely’s most imaginative gift shops with an extensive range of unique gifts and treats, including cards, pottery, accessories, homeware and jewellery. Open Monday - Saturday from 10am
Ely Cathedral Cambridgeshire CB7 4DL Tel: 01353 667735 Email: receptionist@elycathedral.org
Ely Cathedral App Includes a Tour of the Cathedral, a Children’s Tour, the story of St Etheldreda, and a Tour of the Monastic Precinct. Download it now for free.
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There is no admission charge on Sunday or if you are coming to worship. Access to the Cathedral Shop and Refectory Café are free. Images © ECPL, Keith Heppell, Andrew Sharpe, James Billings, Timothy Selvage.
The Order of St Etheldreda
Would you like a closer involvement in sustaining the Cathedral’s historic fabric, music tradition and educational work for future generations? Our special membership group, the Order of St Etheldreda, may be for you. Benefits include priority booking for popular Cathedral events, and more. Please contact development@elycathedral.org or telephone 01353 660300 for details.
The Friends of Ely Cathedral
‘The Friends’ supports the Cathedral and our 2,000 members benefit from a Cathedral Entry Pass, special events and regular newsletters. The nominal annual subscription is £15 and new Friends are always welcome. Please contact friends@elycathedral.org or telephone 01353 660348 for details.