Manchester Cathedral Winter Events 2015 by Manchester Cathedral

Manchester Cathedral Winter

2015

CHRISTMAS MUSIC IN THE CATHEDRAL THE SECRET OPERA

HANGING DITCH WINE FAIR THE MANCHESTER SLEEPOUT MELVYN BRAGG AT THE MANCHESTER LITERATURE FESTIVAL SCIENCE AFTER DARK E.T. AND THE MATRIX

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Manchester Science Festival

Music at Manchester Cathedral

Events at Manchester Cathedral

Artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Impressions

Christmas at Manchester Cathedral

Winter Walks and Tours

Cathedral Services and Music

Further information

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The parish church becomes a Collegiate Foundation, granted a charter by Henry V and dedicated to St Mary, St Denys and St George.

Introduction Manchester 1421 Henry V, King of England signed the charter granting permission to build a collegiate church on the site of the church of St Mary’s. The college was established with a warden, eight fellows, four singing clerks and eight choristers. The church is dedicated to St Mary, St George and St Denys.

Manchester 1847 Queen Victoria’s reign and Cottonopolis is at the heart of the textile boom. Manchester was witnessing population growth on an unprecedented scale as people were drawn to the new factories and industries. A new Church of England Diocese of Manchester was formed and the church became Manchester Cathedral.

Manchester 2015 This Grade I listed masterpiece has weathered more than 500 winters, Henry VIII’s reformation and two World Wars. It has witnessed the birth of the world’s anti-slavery movement and the Industrial Revolution. Christmas has been celebrated in this medieval corner of Manchester every single year from its origins in the heart of the olde towne through to the present day. This winter, let the Cathedral take you into the festive season with a dazzling programme of events. From The Manchester Literature Festival we play host to Melvyn Bragg and Elif Shafak; Manchester Science Festival arrives at the Cathedral for the first time with cinema screenings of popular sci-fi features including E.T. and Back to the Future. WW1 commemorations include an exhibition about one of the great war poets, Wilfred Owen. Above all we are open every day for services, for a moment’s quiet reflection or to light a candle. There is no admission charge and our wonderful team of volunteers and friends will give you the warmest welcome. This is an invitation to join us. Come on in out of the cold. Celebrate Christmas with us. This is Manchester’s Cathedral. Not to be missed.

1545–47 Henry VIII undertakes an inventory of all the goods in the ancient churches. The College is dissolved and the Chantries discontinued.

Manchester Science Festival Manchester Science Festival and Manchester Cathedral in association with Grimm Up North present three nights of sci-fi screenings bringing this magnificent medieval church back to the future. Aliens, time travel, artificial reality and humanised robots represent just a few of the exhilarating and thought-provoking ways that scientific ideas have been explored in film and television. Science boffins will be on hand to explain the science behind the screen. Wear your best leather coat for The Matrix and look out for the DeLorean car photo booth to take you Back to the Future.

The Fifth Element (1997) Mon 26 October 6.10pm

The Matrix (1999) Mon 26 October 8.30pm

Two-and-a-half centuries into the future, life on Earth is threatened by the arrival of evil, which brings death and destruction every five thousand years. Only the Fifth Element (Milla Jovovich) stands in its way, assisted by cab driver Korben Dallas (Bruce Willis), a former elite commando.

Thomas A Anderson (Keanu Reeves) lives a dual life: by day a computer programmer and by night a hacker named Neo. He is contacted by legendary hacker Morpheus, who reveals that the world is actually a ravaged wasteland run by a race of machines; and people live within their own minds in an artificial reality known as The Matrix. A battle for humanity begins.

Audience: Adults and teenagers 15+ Tickets ÂŁ14 (double bill includes both films) Booking essential on www.manchestersciencefestival.com

1553 The College is re-established by Mary I, under the same terms as the first Charter.

An alien becomes separated from his family during a landing on Earth and is found by Elliot, a troubled 10-year-old boy. The two begin to communicate and enjoy adventures together, but their friendship is threatened by society’s fear of the unknown. Can Elliot help E.T. get home safely?

Skateboarding high-school teenager Marty McFly Back to the Future (1985) (Michael J Fox) is transported back to 1955 in a Tue 27 October time-travelling car, created by his eccentric scientist friend Doc Brown. Stuck in his hometown in an earlier 8.30–10.30pm era, it’s up to Marty to make sure his parents’ love story stays on track and find a way to get back to the future. Audience: All ages (parental guidance advised) Tickets £14 individuals, £30 family ticket (2 adults, 2 children 8-16) for the double bill Booking essential on www.manchestersciencefestival.com

Red Dwarf: Special selection (1988 to present) Wed 28 October 6pm (ends 9.45pm)

A collection of classic episodes from the beloved British science-fiction comedy television series Red Dwarf, handpicked from its 20-year run by show creator Doug Naylor. Follow the adventures (and misadventures) of Lister, Rimmer, Cat and Kryten in The End, Quarantine, Back To Reality, Gunmen Of The Apocalypse, Lemons and The Beginning. Audience: Adults and teenagers 15+ Tickets: £14. Booking essential on www.manchestersciencefestival.com

1578-1595 The Church receives its Third Charter from Elizabeth I, the College is renamed Christ’s College. Dr John Dee, Alchemist and sometime spy for Elizabeth I is appointed Warden.

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E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) Tue 27 October 6.15pm

Music at Manchester Cathedral Do you know any young people, aged between Be a Chorister for a Day 7 and 11, who enjoy singing? If so, ‘Be a Sat 17 October / Chorister for a Day’ is for them! It is a unique and free opportunity for children with a love Sat 14 November of singing to have a go at being a Chorister. The day begins with a trip around Chetham’s School 2.15-5.30pm of Music followed by a workshop, in which music FREE for the Act of Worship is practiced. There is then an opportunity to do some brass-rubbing and experience the Cathedral Explorer Trail before the service takes place. All children attending need to be accompanied by a responsible adult for the duration of the afternoon. Booking essential please email worship-music.admin@manchestercathedral.org or contact Kerry Garner on 0161 833 2220 ext. 238

Coffee Concert 8 Cellos Sat 17 October 11am FREE No tickets required

Manchester-based cello octet, 8 Cellos, push the boundaries of what may be considered the traditional cello sound and style. They are all professional freelance musicians with diverse playing careers who come together as performers through a shared passion for the cello. As well as original works for cello octet, they also perform an array of specially commissioned arrangements which reimagine music from Bach to Sinatra in a cellistic context.

1617 Humphrey Booth of Salford pays for a gallery in the south aisle. The Booth Centre supporting those in need has a close affiliation with the Cathedral to this day.

Singing for Pleasure Doncaster Wheatsheaf Singers Sat 24 October 2.30pm FREE No tickets required

COLUMNS Fri 30 October From 6pm

A variety of performances by Violetta, Strings, Saxophone Choir, Wind Band and Wind Orchestra. This programme includes Sibelius’ Finlandia and Valse Triste and Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto (1st movement). www.thelittleboxoffice.com/chethams

The Doncaster Wheatsheaf Singers was originally formed in 1950. The musical repertoire of this talented allfemale choir is vast by any standards and includes music ranging from Songs from the Shows, popular Choral Ballads, Spirituals and Pop Classics to extracts from classical choral works.

JACK GARRATT / INDIANA / GEORGIA / CLOVES / DUCK HOUSE / DRELLER The music festival returns to its original home with a great line-up of some of the most exciting acts and bands around. www.alt-tickets.co.uk

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Chetham’s Sinfonia and Ensembles’ Concert Tue 20 October 7.30pm Tickets £10 (£5 concessions)

DHP presents Anathema Wed 4 November Doors open at 7pm Tickets www.alt-tickets.co.uk Music for a While Lunchtime Concert Thu 12 November 1.10pm FREE / No tickets required Ad Solem presents Music for All Saints and All Souls Sun 15 November 3pm FREE / No tickets required

Anathema are a Liverpool band with a devoted and dedicated world-wide fan base built up over a period of 25 years. Witness one of the most hotly anticipated gigs of the year with the band playing an acoustic set against the magnificent backdrop of the Cathedral’s medieval quire.

Chetham’s ‘Music for a While’ series profiles individual students from the School of Music as they perform with staff accompanists. Donations are welcome at the end of the concert, to support the Booth Centre charity for people who are homeless in Manchester.

Ad Solem is a student-run chamber choir based at the University of Manchester and is part of the Manchester University Music Society. Music for All Saints and All Souls will feature Christus Vincit by James Macmillan and Movements from Gabriel Jackson's Requiem, directed by Rory Johnston and Seb Marshall. There will be a retiring collection in aid of Manchester Cathedral Development Fund.

Ease your way into the weekend with one Coffee Concert of the best free concerts in town. Angela Hicks (Soprano) Angela joined Manchester Cathedral as a chorister at the age of 9. Today she is a Sat 21 November freelance soloist and choral singer. Accompanied 11am by pianist Madelaine Jones, she will perform music by Samuel Barber, Francis Jean Marcel FREE / No tickets Poulenc, Robert Schumann and John Tavener. required Donations politely requested to support Cathedral music.

1636–49 Charles I grants a Fourth Charter but in the Civil War the church is ransacked.

Music for a While Lunchtime Concert Thu 3 December 1.10pm FREE No tickets required

Secret Opera Sat 12 December 8pm Tickets from £10

A Celebration of Christmas with the very best of English composers. The Secret Orchestra with tenor Robin Pietà and Secret Opera Chamber Choir, conducted by Yannis Daoutis.

London Concertante is the UK’s leading chamber orchestra, currently celebrating its 25th Anniversary season. The ensemble celebrates the start of the New Year with a host of wonderful Viennese music, including works by the "King of Waltzes", Johann Strauss II, including his masterpiece, the Blue Danube Waltz. Also on the programme are Tchaikovsky's perennial favourite, the Nutcracker Suite, and Schubert's delightful Rondo for Violin and Strings, performed by rising star and Scottish fiddle sensation, Ben Norris. Join London Concertante and stay in the festive spirit with this unforgettable night of music! www.londonconcertante.com

Coffee Concert Harry Smith on Saxophone Sat 23 January 2016 11am FREE / No tickets required

Harry Smith is studying Saxophone whilst working towards his master’s degree at the Royal Northern College of Music. He has recently been awarded his own performance at the RNCM as a result of his success in a prestigious concerto competition.

DHP presents Fun Lovin’ Criminals Sat 26 February 2016 Doors open at 7pm

DHP Family and Academy Events are proud to announce the band’s return to the live stage. Their ability to merge and transcend genres saw them become one of the most distinctive and exciting groups when they formed in the nineties. Fun Lovin’ Criminals will play live shows in January and February 2016 to celebrate and resurrect in all its glory one of the most important albums of 1996, ‘Come Find Yourself’ in its entirety. Tickets www.alt-tickets.co.uk

1787 Thomas Clarkson delivers the world’s first anti-slavery speech.

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London Concertante Viennese Christmas by Candlelight Fri 1 January 2016 7.30pm

Events at Manchester Cathedral The Manchester Literature Festival at Manchester Cathedral The Gaeia Manchester Sermon: Elif Shafak Fri 16 October 7pm Tickets from £6 Manchester Literature Festival and Manchester Cathedral are thrilled to welcome Elif Shafak who will be delivering the Gaeia Manchester Sermon, reflecting on ethical issues of the day. Born in Turkey and now based in London and Istanbul, Elif is a writer of fierce originality who blends the storytelling traditions of East and West in her work. Her journalism and commentary has appeared in The Guardian, The New York Times and la Repubblica. www.manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk

Manchester Cathedral Poetry Prize Mon 19 October 1.45pm FREE The winner of this year’s international, interfaith poetry competition will be announced at this celebratory event, featuring readings from the shortlisted poets and competition judge Kim Moore. Kim’s first collection The Art of Falling was published in April 2015. She won a Northern Writers’ Award in 2014 and an Eric Gregory Trust Fund Award in 2011.

Melvyn Bragg Mon 19 October 7pm Tickets from £8 Melvyn Bragg is an award-winning writer and broadcaster. His novels include A Son of War, Crossing The Lines, Without a City Wall (winner of the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize), and The Hired Man. Now is the Time, his much anticipated new historical novel about the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381, is a masterful blend of fact and invention that is sure to be appreciated by readers of engaging literary histories such as Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall. The fast-paced, compelling narrative follows the key players of the revolt, as the commoners march to the city of London to demand an end to the King’s crippling taxes. www.manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk

1847 The Diocese of Manchester is created and the church becomes the Cathedral church.

City Conversations The Changing Landscape of Food and Beverage in Manchester Thu 5 November 7–9pm FREE / Registration essential

Leading British Johannine scholar, Dr Wendy E. S. North’s collection of essays entitled ‘A Journey Round John’ (Bloomsbury, London, 2015) draws together a number of groundbreaking studies from over thirty years of work on the Fourth Gospel. Through these she presents a coherent development of thought on this crucial Christian text. She will talk about her work on the Fourth Gospel and give a lecture based on the final chapter in her book. This lecture takes place in the Cathedral Visitor Centre above ProperTea.

Manchester 1787: Thomas Clarkson and the anti-slavery movement Wed 28 October 2pm £5 / Pay at the door Manchester 1787 - Thomas Clarkson had become a fierce critic of the transatlantic slave trade. In October of that year, he visited Manchester and was invited to preach a sermon at the Collegiate Church, (now Cathedral). Clarkson’s call for people to help in removing ‘the stain of the blood of Africa’ created by the transatlantic slave trade galvanised support in Manchester, the town becoming one of the key provincial centres for in the movement to abolish slavery. Join Jonathan Schofield, Editor of Manchester Books Ltd and Manchester Confidential, to hear more about one man’s lifelong commitment to this cause.

Join CityCo and a lively panel of speakers to discuss the rapidly changing food and drink scene in Manchester. What makes the city a great place for restaurants and bars? Why are several well-known brands with establishments currently only in London and the south opening up in Manchester? The panel of speakers will discuss how the city views ethical issues, trade, training, recruitment and customer service. Please email janine.holt@cityco.com

Creative Writing Workshop Manchester Cathedral Visitor Centre Sat 7 November 2–4.30pm £5 including refreshments Come and join local author, Carmel Thomason, as she leads an afternoon workshop for those interested in starting spiritual or creative writing. Enjoy a gentle introduction to the art of storytelling, journaling and other forms of writing. Carmel, author and journalist, has written several books and co-authored Faith Stories and Hope Stories with The Archbishop of York. Bring a pen, paper and your creative imagination! Booking essential as numbers limited. Contact Sue or Penny at St. Denys’ Bookshop to reserve your place on Call 0161 836 1069 Email stdenysbookshop@btconnect.com

1904–36 Library Annex is built. Refectory and Choir School are built. The Derby Chapel is given over to the Manchester Regiment.

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From Points to Stars: John and the Synoptics Lecture presented by Dr Wendy E. S. North Cathedral Visitor Centre Tue 27 October 7pm Free / No tickets required

The Manchester Sleepout Fri 6 November 8pm until sunrise Show your support for the Booth Centre, a wonderful charity providing an award-winning drop-in centre for people who find themselves homeless in Manchester. A team of staff, clergy and volunteers will be joining more than 300 hardy souls and spending a chilly November night in the grounds of the Cathedral to raise much needed funds for this historic institution. To donate please visit www.justgiving.com/manchestercathedral1

Lady Margaret Beaufort: Queen in all but name Talk by author Livi Michael Sat 14 November 2.30pm FREE / No tickets required Acclaimed author Livi Michael returns to Manchester Cathedral to launch the second novel in her trilogy about Margaret Beaufort, mother of Henry VII, the Tudor Dynasty and her connections to Manchester. Livi’s new novel ‘Rebellion’ begins where the first novel, ‘Succession’ left off, after the battle of Towton, still the bloodiest battle ever fought on English soil, to the battle of Tewkesbury and the fall of the House of Lancaster. The focus is on two Margarets, both of whom are fighting for their sons. Margaret of Anjou leads armies to reclaim the crown for her son, and Margaret Beaufort fights her own personal war to reclaim custody of the son she has lost. Livi has always lived in Manchester, which has provided the subject matter for most of her novels, and teaches Creative Writing at the Manchester Metropolitan University.

What lies beneath? The Sextons’ Records and The Missing Memorials Tue 17 November 7–8.30pm £12 includes wine and refreshments Manchester Cathedral’s archives hold some fascinating material, including the Sexton’s records, relating to its burial grounds and traditions. This evening begins with a talk by Cathedral Archivist, Michael Powell, followed by a short interval for refreshments. Acclaimed author, Terry Wyke, Winner of the Portico Book Prize in 2005 (Public Sculpture of Greater Manchester), will talk about the statues and plaques of some of the people commemorated in the church and also about some surprising omissions. Tickets www.missingmemorials.eventbrite.co.uk

Bishop David Walker and Judith Muskett: Anglican Cathedrals in Modern Life Manchester Cathedral Visitor Centre Thu 19 November 2pm / Free / No tickets required In the past decade, cathedrals have blossomed as signs of growth for the Anglican Church in England and Wales. They have opened their doors to growing congregations, to widening participation at the major Christian festivals, and to visitors, pilgrims, and tourists on a changing quest for religious experience and for spiritual fulfilment. In a collection of essays edited by Leslie J. Francis, Anglican Cathedrals in Modern Life: The Science of Cathedral Studies (Palgrave Macmillan, 2015) ten focused empirical studies illuminate what is really going on in these cathedrals. Two of the contributers, Bishop David Walker and Dr Judith Muskett, will present their findings.

1940 A blitz during the Second World War destroys most of the north-east of the Cathedral and causes extensive damage to the rest of the building. Post-war restoration takes almost 20 years.

This year the Hanging Ditch annual wine extravaganza will showcase the work of some of their very favourite wine producers from around the world. With an exceptional array of wines to sample and a chance to meet the producers responsible for their creation, it's going to be an amazing evening in the spectacular setting of Manchester Cathedral. Tickets are £35 - if you purchase a case of 12 bottles or more on the evening, you can redeem £25 of the ticket price off your chosen wines. www.hangingditch.com

Psychogeographic ManchesterReading the city through its signs and symbols Sun 29 November 2pm £3 / Pay at the door A fascinating talk by author and guide Ed Glinert, examining the hidden meanings in the signs and symbols of the city from the Cenotaph to the Albert Memorial; from the Town Hall spire to Manchester Cathedral.

Canon Wray’s Sock Day Thu 21 January 9.30am–6.30pm Cecil Daniel Wray was a very popular, if slightly eccentric, priest who died in 1866 having served at the Cathedral for an astonishing 56 years. Many pass his tomb outside the Cathedral unaware that Canon Wray, along with the better-known Joshua Brookes, baptised and married more people in England than any other clergyman on record. He set up ‘Canon Wray’s Birthday Gift’- a fund for the provision of socks for the poor - on the occasion of his birthday, 21 January, each year. In recognition of this great character and his legacy, we will be trying to fill the Cathedral with a record number of donated socks and working with the Booth Centre charity to distribute these to the homeless. If you have received yet another pair at Christmas and your sock drawer spilleth over - get down to the Cathedral and help us to bring the legacy and spirit of one of Manchester’s great characters back to life.

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Hanging Ditch Wine Fair Fri 20 November 6.30pm Tickets £35

Artists’ Impressions Wilfred Owen: The Soldier’s Story Anthony and Lorraine Brown Until 29 November FREE

Meet the Artist Sun 8 November 2pm FREE

The centrepiece of this exhibition is a stunning portrait of Wilfred Owen, soldier and war poet. He served in the Manchester Regiment and was awarded the Military Cross for his courage and bravery. He was killed one week before the war ended on 4 November 1918. Owen’s handwritten letters and poems form the backdrop of an oil painting detailing a ‘diary’ of his life and presenting an honest and powerful view of the enormity of war and its impact on the individual, the family, and everyday lives. This portrait is part of the ‘100 Heads Thinking As One’ touring exhibition of mixed-media portraits.

Meet artists Anthony and Lorraine Brown and hear more behind the inspiration for this exhibition. The Soldier’s Story is dedicated to servicemen and women and the impact of war on their lives and that of their families as well as on the wider society.

The 56in by 36in portrait, created in the artist’s unique ‘100 heads’ style, features a background of images of memorabilia, photographs and Wilfred Owen’s own hand-written poems and letters. On top is an oil painting detailing a diary of his life and presenting a powerful view of the enormity of war and the consequences for all those involved. Owen’s portrait forms part of a large-scale exhibition featuring painting, sculpture, film and word, which Anthony and Lorraine describe as ‘a monument to faith, loyalty, remembrance and respect built with the contribution and words of those that know and live with the truth.’

1976–95 The West Windows are replaced in stained glass by the artist Antony Hollaway.

trenches of WW1. It also examines Wilfred Owen’s impression of his fellow soldier, how that changed through his experience and how he went on to become one of the greatest war poets of our time. www.wilfredowenstory.com

Coming soon Julian Stair Quietus: The Vessel, Death and the Human Body Lent 2016

Manchester Cathedral is looking forward to welcoming one of the world’s most acclaimed ceramicists to the city in February. This major solo exhibition explores the containment of the human body after death. It features a collection of Stair’s very beautiful funerary vessels, from cinerary jars to monumental life-size sarcophagi. Drawing upon the symbolic language of ceramic vessels, it offers an alternative means of engaging with this challenging subject

This exhibition will be one of the highlights of the PassionArt Trail taking place at venues across Manchester over the Lenten period and including Manchester Art Gallery, John Rylands Library, St Ann’s Church and St Mary’s (The Hidden Gem).

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Manchester Cathedral is delighted to welcome Bullets and Daffodils Janet Holmes from the Wilfred Owen Story and Sun 22 November Gallery. This talk will last around an hour and give an insight into a man whose poetry marked a 2pm significant shift in our understanding of the impact of war and warfare. Wilfred Owen’s early influences £5 will be discussed and it will also trace his journey from Pay at the door boyhood and his time in Birkenhead through to the

Christmas at Manchester Cathedral Take time out from the stress and pressure of Christmas shopping to join us for a service, concert or just to light a candle. Visit www.manchestercathedral.org for more information on the concerts, ticket requirements and the latest updates. The Advent Procession, Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, Blessing of the Crib and Christmas Day Eucharist are all Cathedral services and open to all. Tickets not required. Cathedral Christmas Card - The 2015 Christmas card is now available from our online shop (www.manchestercathedralonlineshop.co.uk) or from St Denys’ Bookshop.

Key 103 Mission Christmas Toy Appeal

New toy donations can be dropped off at Manchester Cathedral. The last drop-off date is Wednesday 16 December.

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Henshaws Carols by Candlelight Concert Thu 10 December 7pm www.henshaws.org.uk

Genesis Christmas Celebration Fri 11 December 7pm

Advent Procession Sun 29 November 5.30pm

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MedEquip4Kids Annual Christmas Sing along Tue 1 December 2015 7.30pm Email info@medequip4kids.org.uk

Action for Children Wed 2 December 7.30pm Tickets from 01925 850856

The Christie Christmas Concert Tue 8 December 7pm

St John Ambulance Carol Service Sun 13 December 3pm Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity Christmas Carols in the City Mon 14 December 7.30pm

www.rmchcharity.org.uk/events/christmascarols-city

Tickets from 0161 446 3988

1996 An IRA bomb explodes close to the Cathedral and causes further damage.

A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols Tue 22 December 7.30pm

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Cathedral Christmas Sing along Sat 19 December 12–1.30pm

This is a very informal opportunity to drop into the Cathedral for a few minutes to sing a carol or two! Between 12pm and 1.30pm on Saturday 19 December, Christmas carols will be sung, interspersed with a few seasonal readings. You can stay for as long or as short a time as you like, so why not pop in on your lunch break or in the midst of doing your Christmas shopping. No tickets required.

Manchester Cathedral Family Carols Concert Sat 19 December 7.30pm £10 (£8 concessions)

The Cathedral’s main carol service always attracts a large congregation. The Cathedral Choir sings a varied repertoire of the wellloved carols and a selection of works from the 20th and 21st century.

Blessing of the Crib and Children’s Nativity Thu 24 December 12 noon Midnight Mass Thu 24 December 11.30pm Christmas Day Eucharist Fri 25 December 10.30am

Inc wine/soft drink and a mince pie Join the Manchester Cathedral Voluntary Choir for this unmissable concert with a mix of both old and new music. www.family-carols.eventbrite.co.uk

2001 The Cathedral Visitor Centre was opened in 2001 by HM Queen Elizabeth II.

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Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Carol Concert Tue 15 December 11.30am

Winter Walks and Tours Join our knowledgeable guides to find out more about the Cathedral’s fascinating history and some of the characters, dead and alive, who bring this historic Grade 1 listed building to life. Group bookings: We offer a wide range of general and themed tours for groups interested in visiting Manchester Cathedral. All groups must be pre-booked to avoid disappointment. A donation of £3 per person is requested to cover administration costs. Contact Visitor Services visitors@manchestercathedral.org

General Taster Tours Mon–Sat 11am and 2pm FREE / Suggested donation £3 per person

Join the tour guide for a 45 minute highlights tour taking you from medieval Manchester to the 21st century.

Manchester Cathedral Decoded Sat 14 November 11am £3 / Pay at the door

Crack the codes, uncover the symbols and marvel at the myths, mysteries and legends secreted within the Cathedral fabric.

From Henry V to the Fun Lovin’ Criminals: A backstage tour Sat 14 November 2pm £3 / Pay at the door

What is the link between Henry V, a Belgian Prima Donna, industrial-scale weddings and 007? Where in the city does modern Manchester meet its medieval past? Visitors will get the chance to connect nearly 600 years of history and get ‘behind the scenes’ through a maze of doors and corridors to find out who and what makes this medieval masterpiece tick.

2004 The Healing Window by Linda Walton is installed. The gift of Dr Anthony Enoch.

Alongside the many events at the Cathedral, the act of daily worship takes place every day, 365 days a year as it has for centuries. Regardless of whether you are a person of faith or not, you are most welcome to come inside, visit and enjoy the beauty and magnificence of the Cathedral. Many pop in to light a candle or for those seeking peace from the pressures of city life, the Lady Chapel is always reserved for quiet prayer or reflection. You are warmly invited to attend the Evensong Evensong at service which takes place in the Quire, or just Manchester Cathedral to sit in the church and enjoy one of the ‘not to be missed’ musical performances in Manchester. Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat The quality of the Choir is recognised nationally with regular broadcasts on BBC Radio 3. The Cathedral is and Sun also fortunate to have the commitment and excellence 5.30pm of the members of the Voluntary Choir who sing at Sunday Evensong. If you are interested in auditioning for the Voluntary Choir please email the Sub-Organist, Geoffrey Woollatt: geoffrey.woollatt@manchestercathedral.org

The Turning of the Leaves

The Turning of the Leaves ceremony takes place every alternate Wednesday at 12.45pm in the Regiment Chapel. A page is turned in the Book of Remembrance for the Duke of Lancaster Regiment and servicemen who have died in service are remembered.

Commemoration of the Faithful Departed Mon 2 November 5.30pm

The Cathedral Choir will be singing Duruflé Requiem in a special service for the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed. There will be an opportunity to light a candle during the service. If you would like a name to be read out please email worship-music.admin@manchestercathedral.org

Remembrance Service Wed 11 November 10.45am

All welcome to attend

2013 Cathedral closes for new underfloor heating system and ‘Pop-Up’ Cathedral opens. November 2013 Cathedral re-opens with the installation ceremony of the new Bishop of Manchester, David Walker.

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Cathedral Services and Music

Further Information Manchester Cathedral’s medieval splendour offers one Hosting Conferences of the most atmospheric venues in the city to host your and Events at event. In addition the beautifully refurbished meeting and conference rooms in the Cathedral Visitor Centre are Manchester fully equipped to meet your business needs with light, airy rooms looking out onto the Cathedral itself. Cathedral For more information visit www.manchestercathedral.org/cvc To book rooms in the Cathedral Visitor Centre email visitorcentre@manchestrcathedral.org

Education and Families at Manchester Cathedral

Manchester Cathedral offers a rich educational resource for schools and colleges. Trails, workshops and activities for children of all ages, backgrounds and abilities are designed and led by the Education Officer who is an experienced teacher. Our educational trails include Medieval Manchester, Tudor Trails and Tell me a story. There are also combined visits with other places of worship. Visits can be tailored to students’ needs and interests.

A free Explorer Trail Backpack, complete with activity sheet, binoculars and spyglasses is available to families to borrow during most holidays and weekends. Check our website for details of this and other special activities including brass rubbing and arts and craft activities for family and community groups. Contact education.officer@manchestercathedral.org

Half term Family Activities Crafty Foxes Tues 27 October 10.30am-12.30pm FREE

Led by the Education Department, this autumnal drop-in session for families gives an opportunity to discover Manchester Cathedral’s 500 year old carved foxes and to create cunning crafts including fox masks and fox key rings. Places and materials are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

2014 Funds are secured for a new organ thanks to a major donation by the Stoller Charitable Trust.

Volunteering at Manchester Cathedral

Volition

We could not offer the excellent level of welcome and hospitality without our fantastic team of dedicated volunteers. If you would like to join our team and have three hours each week to spare, we welcome applications for voluntary roles in the following areas: welcoming, administration, hospitality, event support and education.

Our award winning Volition charity programme has had an incredible success rate, in helping those that are currently out of work and looking for a route back into employment. Check the Cathedral website or speak to your local Jobcentre Plus advisor for more information. Visit www.manchestercathedral.org

Friends of Manchester Cathedral

The Friends’ Association has been supporting the Dean and Chapter of Manchester Cathedral since 1937. New members are always welcome to join and take an active interest in the development of this ancient church. As well as supporting Cathedral life, members meet for social events and go on a number of trips throughout the year. Pick up a leaflet from the Cathedral or ask for details at the main office.

2021 Manchester Cathedral celebrates 600 year anniversary of the Henry V Charter.

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Blaise, the Cathedral’s youngest tour Half term Family Activities guide at 10 years of age, will take families on safari around the Cathedral on the hunt Medieval safaris with for some of the many strange and exotic mini guide Blaise creatures and beasts to be found inside and outside the Cathedral. Suitable for ages 4–12. Tue 27 October 11am and 2pm FREE

Manchester Cathedral

Visitor Centre

How to find us Open daily from 8.30am Address: V ictoria St, M3 1SX Metrolink: Victoria Station or Shudehill Parking:

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Do not miss the Cathedral Visitor Centre and one of the quirkiest cafes in Manchester. This charming tea shop is one of the best places in the city to tuck into a corner and chase the chill away with a pot of tea or hot chocolate and a cake.

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Try out the new winter menu with special festive afternoon teas, mulled wine and cider. Private parties also catered for. More information on www.properteadeveloper.com

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St Denys’ Book & Gift Shop

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Pop down to this brilliant book and gift shop where alongside the excellent selection of theological books you can buy souvenirs, gifts and a range of Christmas goods including Advent calendars and candles, nativity sets, diaries and Christmas story books for children.

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General Admission FREE It costs around £2800 each day to run the Cathedral. We do not charge a general admission fee and we would like to keep it that way. If you enjoy your visit we would be delighted if you would consider leaving a donation of £3 in one of the donation boxes. Many thanks.

Hanging Bridge Do not miss a visit to the original 15th-century Hanging Bridge, listed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. It is a rare survival of a medieval structure in the city centre and can be seen at close quarters from inside St Denys’ Bookshop.

Hanging Ditch Wine Merchants Take a tour of the Cathedral and receive a voucher for a 10% discount on a glass of wine at this award-winning Vinoteca. Enjoy the finest wines by the glass or buy from the impressive selection of quality wines from across the globe.