Manchester Cathedral spring events 2017

Manchester Cathedral Spring

2017

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BONOBO AT THE MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL MEDIEVAL CARVINGS AT HANGING BRIDGE WALKS, TALKS AND TOURS FREE CONCERTS

Image: Mark Barnes

1421–22 CATHEDRAL TIMELINE

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

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Contents 4

Events April

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Easter Services

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Events May–June

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Spring Walks and Tours

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Cathedral Services and Music

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Further Information

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Manchester Cathedral Visitor Centre

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

April An array of curious creatures and

Hidden in plain sight: mythical green men were recently rediscovered in Manchester Cathedral.

Revealing a Medieval Ceiling During the recent construction work Cathedral Visitor Centre relating to the new Stoller Organ, photographer Robert Watson took advantage Hanging Bridge of the towering scaffolding in the Cathedral Until Sat 29 April nave to zoom in on the magnificent ceiling.

Access to Hanging Bridge via St Denys’ Bookshop Mon–Fri: 9am–5pm Sat: 9am- 2pm

The Cathedral has been delighted by the wonderful images capturing the decorative carvings, which allow visitors to see these medieval artworks in close detail, possibly for the first time in their 600-year history. A selection of Robert Watson’s photographs are on display under the 15th-century Hanging Bridge.

This exhibition is sponsored by Harvey Nichols.

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

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Sentence: A Work in Progress Artist: Alan O’Cain Until Sun 23 April Mon–Sat: 10am–4pm Sun: 1pm–4pm

This is a series of eight large artworks, each marking a year of one man’s sixteen year sentence in a New Jersey prison in the United States.

‘Sentence’ is inspired by my correspondence with a British man in his sixties serving a sixteen year prison sentence for securities fraud. Up until his incarceration he was a successful and highly-respected professional and family man, working in the US financial sector; a lover and collector of modern art.

When the irregularities of his company’s business accounting were uncovered, he was advised by a legal team to plead guilty, never expecting to be given a sixteenyear prison sentence, with a minimum of fourteen years before possible parole and immediate deportation to the UK. Shortly after he began the sentence, I began writing to him about his fascination with the meaning of art and also the devastating emotional impact of his sentence. The power of his written words overwhelmed me. I wanted to explore this artistically with him and suggested the present project. He and his very supportive wife immediately agreed, seeing this as a creative and positive chink in his wall of psychological darkness.’ Artist Alain O’Cain

1578–95 The Church receives its Third Charter from Queen Elizabeth I, the College is renamed Christ’s College. Dr John Dee, Alchemist and sometime spy for Elizabeth I is appointed Warden.

Easter Services All are warmly invited to the following services over the Easter period. Tickets are not required.

Palm Sunday and the Blessing of Palms Procession and Sung Eucharist Sun 9 April 10.30am Music and Readings Palm Sunday Manchester Cathedral Voluntary Choir Sun 9 April 5.30pm Maundy Thursday Sung Eucharist, Stripping of the Altars and The Watch Thu 13 April 7.30pm This service commemorates the Last Supper and is held in the intimate setting of the medieval Quire. It ends with a procession to the ‘The Altar of Repose’ for a watch of prayer until 10pm.

The Watch remembers the words of Jesus ‘Could you not watch with me one hour?’

Good Friday The Way of the Cross Fri 14 April 12 noon Music and Readings Good Friday 7.30pm Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Sat 15 April 7.30pm Easter Sunday Sun 16 April 10.30am Festal Eucharist 5.30pm Festal Evensong The Stoller Organ will be played for the first time in public and the new altar consecrated at the Easter Sunday morning service.

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.

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Be a Chorister for a Day Sat 22 April 3pm–6.15pm FREE / Booking essential

Do you know any young people, aged between 7 and 11, who enjoy singing? If so, ‘Be a Chorister for a Day’ is for them! It is a unique and free opportunity for children with a love of singing to have a go at being a chorister.

The day begins with a trip around Chetham’s School of Music at 3pm followed by a singing workshop, and an opportunity to do some brassrubbing and experience the Cathedral Explorer Trail before the service takes place.

All children attending must be accompanied by a responsible adult for the duration of the afternoon.

Booking essential. For more information email music.admin@manchestercathedral.org Call Kerry Garner on 0161 833 2220 ext. 238.

These hugely popular lunchtime recitals

Chetham’s School of Music are part of Chetham’s ‘Music for a While’ series. The concerts profile individual ‘Music for a While’ students from the School of Music as they Thu 27 April perform with staff accompanists. Donations at the end of the concert go directly to support 1.10pm the Booth Centre charity for people who are FREE / homeless in Manchester and Salford.

No tickets required

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

Manchester Cathedral’s medieval minstrel angels will be in for a treat this Saturday as the Nave is filled with the Bollywood Beats of Natya Aerobics for International Dance Day. We invite everyone, of all ages and abilities, to join in this great event led by Dance teacher Prajyoti Madhusudan. The routines will take in movements from various genres including Bollywood, Indian Folk, Hip Hop, and Indian Classical Dance. This event is part of the wider ‘Let’s Beat Diabetes’ project. It promises to be a Saturday experience like no other. Not to be missed.

For more information email pushpanjalidance@hotmail.com

1787 Thomas Clarkson delivers the first anti-slavery speech in modern history.

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Natya Aerobics and Bollywood Beats Sat 29 April 10am–2pm FREE / No tickets required

May Manchester Camerata presents Upclose: The Next Generation Tue 2 May 7.30pm Tickets from £13

Remarkable young Jordanian-Palestinian pianist, Iyad Sughayer, directs two of the most spiritual, ethereal and deeply moving pieces of music ever written - Haydn’s Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross and Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time.

This concert is sponsored by the Manchester Camerata Trust, Geoffrey Shindler OBE and Garrick Charitable Trust. www.tickets.bridgewater-hall.co.uk

This competition has produced some

Capture the Cathedral absolutely stunning images of one of the oldest buildings in Manchester. It is Photography Competition open to absolutely everyone; whether or Entries open: not you fancy yourself as the next David Bailey, are studying photography at school or Tue 2 May college or just happen to be visiting.

Deadline: The winners in each category and the overall Fri 7 July competition winner will be announced at the launch of the Capture the Cathedral exhibition on Friday Exhibition launch: 4 August at 6.30pm. The launch is open to members of the public.

Fri 4 Aug For more information visit www.manchestercathedral.org

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

Tickets are available in person or by phone from the Cathedral Office.

For more information call 0161 833 2220 or contact Anthony O’ Connor on 07713 388 474.

Coffee Concert The Roth Duo Sat 20 May 11am FREE / No tickets required

If you have not yet attended one of the brilliant Saturday Coffee Concerts you are missing some of the best free entertainment in the city. Prize-winning classical guitarist duo, Emma Smith and Sam Rodwell, continue to attract growing audiences following outstanding performances at the Royal Northern College of Music. FREE coffee, tea and cake will be served after the concert. Donations welcome.

These hugely popular lunchtime recitals

Chetham’s School of Music are part of Chetham’s ‘Music for a While’ series. The concerts profile individual ‘Music for a While’ students from the School of Music as they Thu 25 May perform with staff accompanists. Donations at the end of the concert go directly to support 1.10pm the Booth Centre charity for people who are FREE / homeless in Manchester and Salford.

No tickets required

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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Calling all bright sparks, pub and office teams,

Cathedral Quiz Night quiz aficionados and all-knowing nerds. with Supper Manchester Cathedral is delighted to host its annual quiz night. We can promise a lively atmosphere, good Thu 11 May food, great company and an array of prizes to be won.

7pm A delicious supper is included in the ticket price and there will be a cash bar available on the night. All funds raised Tickets £8.50 go towards the Cathedral’s lighting project.

10am: Leaves Manchester Cathedral 10.45am: Albert Square 12noon: Procession returns to Manchester Cathedral

Terrific Tuesday Tue 30 May Session 1 10.30am–12.30pm Session 2 2pm–3.30pm FREE / No tickets required

Whitsuntide season is a time to celebrate the ‘birthday’ of the church. The Whit Walk is all about celebration and joy. The Walk leaves from the Cathedral and processes to Albert Square for the Act of Worship at 10.45am. All are welcome to come and watch the procession.

Further more information contact Revd Canon Roy Chow tsrchow@hotmail.com

Education Officer, Pam Elliott, and her dedicated team of Education Volunteers deliver interactive learning experiences during school holidays to interest and inspire children, parents and carers. So whether you are here on a visit, live locally or are a grandparent on duty for the holidays, why not pop by for a range of events at the Creation Station?

Put this date in your diary and join us for a terrific way to get the children out of the house, away from their screens and into this stunning medieval building.

Can’t make it? Discover the Cathedral with our FREE Explorer Trail, available most weekends and throughout the school holidays.

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.

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The Whit Walks Mon 29 May

June Do you know any young people, aged between

Be a Chorister for a Day 7 and 11, who enjoy singing? If so, ‘Be a Chorister for a Day’ is for them! It is a unique Sat 10 June and free opportunity for children with a love of 3pm–6.15pm singing to have a go at being a Chorister.

FREE / The day begins with a trip around Chetham’s School of Music at 3pm followed by a singing workshop, and Booking essential 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.

Around Manchester: Talk by Nigel Barlow Sun 11 June 2pm FREE / Donations welcome

Local author Nigel Barlow has recently published his first book of the same name.

This lively and fascinating talk will dip in and out of key moments in Manchester’s history taking in the arts, science and politics.

The focus then shifts away from the city centre and out into the villages and suburbs, meeting archers in Collyhurst, naturalists on Kersal Moor, the drowned village of Audenshaw, and high society in Ardwick. www.aroundmanchester.eventbrite.co.uk

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

The incredible history of this church over the centuries is

A History Etched etched into its stunning collection of stained glass. This tour illuminates the people and places, the events and the vision in Stained Glass which has inspired a variety of artists, including Anthony Sun 11 June Hollaway and the incredible wall of light created by the five windows along the west wall. It is also an opportunity to hear 2pm more about the new Hope window, funded by the Oglesby Trust, FREE / installed at the end of 2016.

Donations www.ahistoryetchedinstainedglass.eventbrite.co.uk welcome

These hugely popular lunchtime recitals

Chetham’s School of Music are part of Chetham’s ‘Music for a While’ series.

The concerts profile individual ‘Music for a While’ students from the School of Music as they Thu 15 June perform with staff accompanists. Donations at the end of the concert go directly to support 1.10pm the Booth Centre charity for people who are FREE / homeless in Manchester and Salford.

No tickets required Booking essential.

Please email music.admin@manchestercathedral.org Call Kerry Garner on 0161 833 2220 ext. 238.

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

After a lively and popular performance in 2015, 8 Cellos return to the Cathedral with an equally riveting programme. With diverse playing careers as soloists and with leading professional orchestras, classical and contemporary ensembles, they come together as performers through a love of the cello.

Free coffee, tea and cake will be served at the end of the performance. Donations welcome.

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

Where in the city does modern Manchester meet its medieval past? Visitors will get the chance to connect over 800 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.

Booking advised. www.manchestercathedralbehindthescenes.eventbrite.co.uk

Broken Shells: A Medieval Sea Story A short play by Daisy Black Fri 30 June 5.30pm FREE / Donations welcome

In a little room in Rome, a bride sits at her window. The sill is covered with litter – a scrap of dried seaweed, the jagged edge of a pink scallop, scattered grains of sand.

Her eyes are fixed on the ocean outside.

She has always loved the sea. But now the day has come. Yesterday, she wept.

She wept to be sent away from friends, sent to be a foreigner in strange land, and bound to a man she doesn’t know.

This reimagined version of Chaucer’s ‘Man of Law’s Tale’, tells of a woman repeatedly cast adrift in a rudderless boat and the persecution and kindness she finds in the strange lands she arrives in. Storyteller and academic Daisy Black brings to life Chaucer’s ‘Man of Law’s Tale’ – a tale of love, fear, violence and the queer, cold seas which roil and coil between nations.

This one-woman show tells a haunting, visceral, occasionally funny tale that will whirl around your imagination, lace your tongue with salt and take you across the sapphire-worked seas to walk with the creatures at the far edges of the map. The performance is one hour long and is suitable for ages 13 and up.

Tickets www.amedievalseastory.eventbrite.co.uk This event will be delivered in partnership with the University of Manchester and the Medievalism in the Modern World conference.

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

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What is the link between Henry V, a Belgian Prima Donna, industrial-scale weddings and 007?

From Henry V to the Fun Lovin’ Criminals Sat 17 June 1pm FREE / Donations welcome

Spring 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.

Manchester Cathedral 2017 This Church has survived King Henry VIII’s Reformation and an Elizabethan spy; heard one of the first public speeches to decry the world slave trade and lived the Industrial Revolution first hand. The stones of this church tell the story of its city.

Daily tours: We have regular taster tours of the Cathedral Monday to Saturday between 11am and 4pm.

These tours are free but we politely request donations.

Group bookings We also offer a wide range of general and in-depth themed private tours for groups and businesses of 10 people or more interested in visiting Manchester Cathedral.

General Cathedral Tour

£5 (£3 concessions)

A History Etched in Stained Glass

£5 (£3 concessions)

A Stroll around the Medieval Quarter

£8 (£5 concessions)

Cathedral Tour and Cream Tea

£10 per person

All groups must be pre-booked.

Contact Visitor Services: visitors@manchestercathedral.org 0161 833 2220 extension 227.

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

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presents Bonobo Tue 4 July Doors 7.30pm £34

Simon Green’s move to LA inspired his 2017 album Migration – but he’s returning to his homeland for this intimate one-off show in Manchester Cathedral, featuring new visuals and a band augmented by strings and brass.

Set against the backdrop of the stunning medieval screen this promises to be one of the stand-out Manchester concerts of the year. Not to be missed. www.mif.co.uk/mif17-events/bonobo

Cathedral Services and Music Alongside the many events at the Cathedral, three acts of worship take place every day as they have for centuries. Regardless of whether you are a person of faith or not, you are most welcome to attend a service and come and enjoy the beauty and magnificence of the building. The Lady Chapel is reserved for quiet prayer or reflection. Please check the Cathedral website for the service times during school holidays.

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.

Evensong at Manchester Cathedral Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 5.30pm / FREE Members of the public are more than welcome to attend the Evensong service which takes place in the Quire or just sit in the church and enjoy one of the ‘not to be missed’ musical performances in Manchester. The quality of the choir is recognised nationally with regular broadcasts on BBC Radio Three. The Cathedral is also fortunate to have the commitment and excellence of the members of the Voluntary Choir who sing at the Sunday Evensong service.

We politely request that visitors do not walk around or take photographs during this service.

Manchester Cathedral Choir Manchester Cathedral Choir is directed by the Organist and Master of the Choristers, Christopher Stokes. It is unusual in being one of only two in the UK that has a treble line made up of both boys and girls aged between 8 and 14. The Choristers are educated at Chetham’s School of Music, next door to the Cathedral.

Choristerships Each year we look to offer choristerships to four girls or boys aged between 8 and 10.

All of our choristers attend Chetham’s School of Music and as such receive an excellent musical and general education there, in addition to the first-class training from the Cathedral’s staff.

Potential Choristers do not need any prior experience to audition for the Choir. We are looking for children who enjoy singing, being part of a close-knit team and who, with their parents, can commit to a demanding but immensely rewarding schedule.

For an informal chat call Christopher Stokes on 0161 833 2220 extension 225.

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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Manchester Children’s Choir Manchester Children’s Choir is open to all boys and girls aged between 6 and 11, and is completely free! We are proud to follow in the footsteps of Sir Hamilton Harty’s aim to make music accessible to children across Greater Manchester, encouraging a varying repertoire from an early age. The choir runs on a Saturday morning from 10-11am each week and is free to all members.

For more information, contact Geoffrey Woollatt on 0161 833 2220 (ext. 215) or email geoffrey.woollatt@manchestercathedral.org Manchester Cathedral Music Tweet us!

Did you know you can follow all the latest updates for the Cathedral’s Music department on Twitter?

Follow @ManCathMusic for Evensong music, BACFAD’s, visiting choirs and much more! www.twitter.com/ManCathmusic

2016 Dedication of the Hope Window funded

by The Oglesby Charitable Trust.

2017 New Stoller Organ installation complete.

Hosting Events at Manchester Cathedral Manchester Cathedral’s medieval splendour offers one of the most atmospheric venues in the city to host your event. In addition, the beautifully refurbished meeting rooms in the Cathedral Visitor Centre are fully equipped to meet your business or conference needs with light, airy rooms overlooking the Cathedral.

For more information visit www.events.manchestercathedral.org or www.mcvc.org.uk 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.

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 Volunteering at Manchester Cathedral 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 volunteering roles in the following areas: welcoming, hospitality, event support and education.

Contact visitorservices@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.

Membership Subscription Rates: Individuals £25 per annum Family £35 per annum.

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

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Further Information

Manchester Cathedral

Visitor Centre

How to find us Manchester Cathedral is open daily from 8.30am Address Manchester Cathedral, Victoria St, M3 1SX Metrolink

Victoria Station or Exchange Square

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General Admission is 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.

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This charming tea shop is one of the best places in the city centre to pop in for lunch or relax with friends over Afternoon Tea. The café also stocks a selection of wines, beers and spirits.

St Denys’ Book & Gift Shop Pop down to the brilliant book and gift shop, where alongside the excellent selection of theological and local history books you can buy Cathedral souvenirs, postcards, gifts and a range of greeting cards.

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