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WHAT’S ON 2O2OJAN UARY – J U N E

www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk

WELCOMEWinchester Cathedral is one of the finest medieval cathedrals in

Europe and we have been welcoming visitors and worshippers for

almost one thousand years.

Today, over 300,000 visitors come to Winchester Cathedral each

year to share in our worship, explore our fascinating heritage and

enjoy our varied programme of services and events.

We hope you will be inspired by this What’s On Guide and we look

forward to welcoming you to Winchester Cathedral.

O PE N I N G H O U R SNormal opening hours for sightseeing are from

9.30am – 5.00pm Monday – Saturday and 12.30pm – 3.00pm Sunday.

Please note, owing to special services and events, temporary

closures may be necessary. Please check the website before

making a special visit.

AD M I SS I O NAdults: £9.50 | Seniors: £7.50 | Students: £6

Children under 16 (with family): FREE

BOO KI N G I N FO R M ATI O NBookings for events can be made online, by phone, or in person.

Booking fees will apply unless bookings are made in person at

the Box Office.

WI N C H E STE R CATH E D R AL BOX O F F I C EVisitors’ Centre, The Close, Winchester SO23 9LS

10.00am – 4.00pm Monday – Saturday and

11.00am – 3.00pm Saturday

01962 857 275 | [email protected]


F R I E N DS O F WI N C H E STE R CATH E D R ALTickets for Friends’ events are available in person from the

Friends’ Office, 2 The Close, Winchester SO23 9LS


G RO U P E N QU I R I E SAdult groups | 01962 857 225

Children’s groups | 01962 857 224

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You are warmly invited to join us for worship at Winchester

Cathedral. There is no charge to attend services or for those

wishing to pray privately or light a candle.

Service and prayer times may change. Please check the service

schedule on the website for up-to-date information.

R E G U L AR S E RVI C E SWeekdays and Saturdays

7.40am Morning Prayer

8.00am Holy Communion

12 noon Holy Communion – Thursdays and Saints’ Days only

5.30pm Evensong – usually Choral

Sundays

8.00am Holy Communion

9.45am Choral Mattins*

11.00am Sung Eucharist* – normally followed by coffee

3.30pm Choral Evensong

6.00pm Taizé – monthly, as advertised

* On certain Sundays there is a 10.00am Sung Eucharist, followed

by coffee. On these Sundays, Morning Prayer is said at 7.35am.

WORSHIP

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SPECIAL SERVICESMO N DAY 6 JAN UARY, 5 . 3 0 PMF E STAL E U C HAR I ST FO R TH E E PI PHANY

MO N DAY 27 JAN UARY, 5 . 3 0 PMS PE CIAL S E RVI C E FO R H O LOCAU ST M E M O R IAL DAY

SU N DAY 2 F E B RUARY, 1 1 .0 0A MF E STAL E U C HAR I ST AN D PROC E SS I O N FO R TH E PR E S E N TATI O N O F C H R I ST I N TH E TE M PLE

WE D N E S DAY 26 FE B RUARY, 5 . 3 0 PM AS H WE D N E S DAY SO LE M N E U C HAR I ST WITH I M POS ITI O N O F TH E AS H E S You can receive ashes on your forehead informally (outside)

or formally in the services at 8.00am and 5.30pm.

H O LY WE E K AN D E ASTE R S E RVI C E S Please see page 5–6

T H U R S DAY 21 M AY, 5 . 3 0 PMF E STAL E U C HAR I ST FO R TH E ASC E N S I O N

SAT U R DAY 3 0 AN D SU N DAY 31 M AY THY KI N G DO M CO M E WE E K E N D O F E VE N TS AN D S E RVI C E S FO R PE N TE COST

SU N DAY 31 M AY, 9.45A MC H O R AL M AT TI N S FO R M AYO R AL SU N DAY

T H U R S DAY 1 1 J U N E , 5 . 3 0 PMF E STAL E U C HAR I ST FO R CO R PU S C H R I STI

HOLY WEEK AND E ASTER 2O2O ‘A WE E K TO C HAN G E TH E WO R LD ’

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Join us and experience

the life-changing Holy

Week journey through

celebration, sorrow and

darkness to the overwhelming

light and joy of Easter.

All week there is a quiet

7.30am Morning Prayer

and 8.00am Eucharist.

SU N DAY 5 APR I LPAL M SU N DAY ‘Hosanna!’ Gather at the Great Hall at 10.00am to walk in procession

with palm leaves and crosses, to experience Christ’s joyful entry into

Jerusalem riding on a donkey.

10.30am – Eucharist and Liturgy of Palm Sunday

The mood changes from joy to solemnity as Jesus is accused,

put on trial, and condemned to death. We stand with Christ in

his suffering and the Passion begins.

3.30pm – Reflections on the Passion

We experience and reflect on the Passion of Christ with

music and poetry.

T H U R S DAY 9 APR I LM AU N DY TH U R S DAY

7.00pm – Eucharist of the Last Supper

Experience foot-washing and the Saviour who serves. Join in

the 2,000-year daily tradition of sharing bread and wine, to

remember Jesus and be changed from within.

8.00pm – The Watch

The altar is stripped and we gather in the silence of the dark

Cathedral at the Holy Sepulchre Chapel. Experience the

beauty of Christ’s presence and the painful honour of waiting

with him in Gethsemane.

HOLY WEEK AND E ASTER 2O2O F R I DAY 1 0 APR I LG OO D F R I DAY

12noon – 3.00pm – The Three Hours

Three hours in which to stay with Christ and be transformed by

his cross and his compassionate love. The Very Revd Michael

Sadgrove, former Dean of Durham, will lead meditations followed

by reflections, prayer, scripture and music from 1.30pm – 3.00pm.

5.30pm – Evening Prayer

A beautiful and quiet meditation on the experiences and

events of the day followed by Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater sung

by the Girl Choristers.

SAT U R DAY 1 1 APR I LH O LY SATU R DAY In addition to our services of Morning and Evening Prayer and

Eucharist (see website for details) the Cathedral is being prepared for

the great Easter celebration. Give yourself time to sit and soak up

the atmosphere as the flower-arrangers do their fabulous work.

E AST E R SU N DAY 12 APR I LE ASTE R DAY

10.00am – Choral Mattins

11.15am – Festal Eucharist

3.30pm – Choral Evensong

Joyful and profound celebrations of the resurrection of Jesus

Christ, the one who changes everything and brings life, light and

hope. Join us on Easter Day and share the joy.

For more information about Holy Week at Winchester Cathedral,

please visit www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/holy-week

GUIDED TOURSA walk around the Cathedral takes you through 1,000 years

of history, and one of the best ways to explore is with a

Cathedral Guide.

R E G U L AR TO U R SA great introduction to the Cathedral, its history and treasures.

Available on the hour from 10.00am – 3.00pm Monday – Saturday.

Admission fees apply.

A series of Story Walking maps are also available for visitors

who wish to explore the Cathedral at their own pace.

F R E E C H I LD R E N AN D FA M I LI E S TR AI LThis illustrated trail provides a fun and active way to explore

the Cathedral. Discover its rich and fascinating history and find

out about some of the characters and major historic events that

have helped to shape our nation.

C RYP T TO U RExplore one of the oldest parts of the Cathedral. The crypt

provides a stunning setting for Antony Gormley’s sculpture Sound II.

Tours run at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm, Monday – Saturday

(not available when the crypt is flooded). Tickets available from

the Entrance Desk – no extra charge.

TOWE R TO U RClimb up to the tower and see fantastic views of Winchester.

See the ringing chamber and the great Cathedral bells and walk

the full length of the nave roof. See the website for tour times

and availability. Tickets £7.50, available from the Entrance Desk

in the Cathedral.

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E XPLO R E KI N G S AN D SC R I B E S : T H E B I RT H O F

A N ATIO N , O U R ST U N N I N G N E W N ATI O N A L LOT T E RY

F U N D E D E XH I B IT I O N I N T H E SO U T H T R A N S E P T

Winchester Cathedral is a living monument to the heritage of

England and is one of the most historically signifi cant buildings

in Britain. Kings and Scribes: The Birth of a Nation unlocks

Winchester Cathedral’s captivating stories and reveals some

of the nation’s greatest treasures.

Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund

and other generous supporters, a spectacular new three-level

exhibition space in the South Transept takes visitors through over

1,000 years of history, whilst off ering awe-inspiring views of the

Cathedral. There are four exciting galleries to explore:

A SC R I B E ’ S TA L E

The Winchester Bible is

the largest and fi nest of

all surviving 12th-century

English bibles. Discover the

inspiring story of how and

why the Winchester Bible

was made, and admire

its exquisite illuminated

initials and elaborate

decorative schemes.

T H E M E Z Z A N I N E

Explore the realities of monastic life at Winchester Cathedral Priory

with a fascinating rolling programme of displays from the Cathedral

archives. The Mezzanine also provides access to the remarkable

17th-century Morley Library and its outstanding collection of books,

which have remained in their current location for over 400 years.

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D E CO D I N G T H E STO N E S

Unlock the mysteries of Winchester Cathedral, a building which has

been created, destroyed and remade over centuries of struggle and

Civil War. Decoding the Stones tells the story of the Cathedral itself,

linking modern restoration works and contemporary craftspeople

with their medieval predecessors.

T H E B I RT H O F A N ATI O N

Winchester played a unique role in shaping early English history,

and Old Minster, the Anglo-Saxon Cathedral, lay at the centre of

its foundation. Join us on an intriguing journey of discovery as

we unearth the secrets hidden within the Cathedral’s mortuary

chests, meet influential Anglo-Saxon kings in the city from which

they ruled and discover the role of Winchester’s Anglo-Saxon

and Norman cathedrals in the birth of a nation.

Admission to Kings and Scribes: The Birth of a Nation

is included in your annual pass.

Visit the Cathedral website for more information

and opening times: www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk

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THE FR IENDS OF WINCHESTER CATHEDR ALAll tickets for these events are available via the Friends’ Office. Call

01962 857 244/5 or email [email protected] to

book tickets and find out more about becoming a Friend.

WE D N E S DAY 22 JAN UARY2.30pm, Paul Woodhouse Suite

R E V ’ D CAN O N N I C K F E N N E M O R E : ‘ L I F E AS AN N H S C HAPL AI N – PART T WO ’Nick, our Cathedral chaplain, has spent 33 years of his ministry with

the NHS and so has a wealth of stories and experiences of working

in acute hospitals, hospices and the community. Last year Nick’s talk

about his early career sold out. He will return to talk about his time

at the John Radclifffe hospital in Oxford and the subject of medical

ethics. Tickets are £8 for friends and £10 for non-friends.

T U E S DAY 25 F E B RUARY2.30pm, Paul Woodhouse Suite

D R TO M WATSO N : ‘ WI N C H E STE R’ S LE SS E R- K N OWN SAI N TS’At this talk, Dr Tom Watson, a Friends’ trustee and medieval

historian, will reveal much about Winchester’s lesser-known saints

and their importance in the medieval church. Tickets are £8 for

friends and £10 for non-friends.

T H U R S DAY 26 M ARCH2.30pm, Paul Woodhouse Suite

H E LE N M CGAR RY: ‘CATH E D R AL F LOWE R S – A D E M O N STR ATI O N ’ At this event Helen McGarry, who leads the Cathedral flower

arrangers, will talk about their role and the work they do.

There will also be a practical demonstration where Helen and

another member of the flower team will demonstrate their skills.

Tickets are £8 for friends and £10 for non-friends.

VAR IOUS DAT E S10.30am, The Undercroft

F R I E N DS’ CO F F E E M O R N I N G SJoin us in the Undercroft and meet other Friends, old and new on 17

January, 14 February, 20 March, 17 April, 15 May and 12 June.

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EVENTS AT THE REFECTORYAll tickets for these events are available from the Refectory.

Call 01962 857 258 or email [email protected]

T U E S DAY 25 F E B RUARY PAN CAK E S PE CIAL S I N TH E R E F E C TO RY Indulge in sweet and savoury pancakes, on sale in our Refectory.

SU N DAY 22 M ARCH 12noon – 3.00pm, Paul Woodhouse Suite

M OTH E R I N G SU N DAY CARVE RY Treat the mother in your life to a delicious Sunday Carvery.

£17.95pp for main (carvery) and a dessert

£8.95 for children (up to 12 years of age)

To include a small gift for mum.

SU N DAY 12 APR I L12noon – 3.00pm, Paul Woodhouse Suite

E ASTE R SU N DAY FA M I LY CARVE RY Enjoy an Easter Sunday carvery for all the family.

£17.95 pp for main (carvery) and a dessert

£8.95 for children (up to 12 years of age)

To include a small Easter gift for the children.

SU N DAY 1 0 M AY11.00am – 3.00pm, Garden Marquee

WE D D I N G FAYR E Visit our sublimely dressed wedding venues, meet 15 local exhibitors

and our experienced team. Free entry and arrival drink.

SU N DAY 21 J U N E12noon – 3.00pm,

Garden Marquee

FATH E R’ S DAY B BQTreat the father in your life to a

delicious BBQ.

£17.95 pp for three items,

salad and dessert

£8.95 for children (up to

12 years of age)

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JANUARY MO N DAY 20 JAN UARY, 3 .0 0 PM WE SS E X L E AR N I N G CE N T R ETE A AT TH R E E Tea and fellowship, especially for the elderly or lonely. No booking

required – just pay £2.50 on the day for a cream tea. All welcome.

F R I DAY 24 JAN UARY – MO N DAY 1 0 F E B RUARY N O RT H PR E S BY T E RY AIS L EE XH I B ITI O N – JA M E S PAR K E S AN D TH E AG E O F I N TO LE R AN C E The Rev’d Dr James Parkes (1896 – 1981) was a tireless fighter

against anti-Semitism in all forms, including from within Christianity.

He worked throughout his career to promote religious tolerance

and respect and during World War II helped to found the Council

of Christians and Jews.

T H U R S DAY 23 JAN UARY – WE D N E S DAY 29 JAN UARY, 1 1 .0 0A M – 4 .0 0 PM PI LG R I M G RO U N DS CO M M U N IT Y ART I N STALL ATI O NBe a part of creating a giant labyrinth in the nave from used

coffee grounds and other coffee-related sustainable materials.

Everyone of any age and ability can participate in making an

individual art ‘tile’, with the help of local artists, art students,

and craftspeople. As the labyrinth develops over seven

days and reaches completion come back and see what’s been

created and walk the labyrinth in stillness. All are invited to

gather for a labyrinth experience on Wednesday 29 January

from 7.00pm – 9.30pm.

Visit the Cathedral website to find out more about

how you can get involved.

THURSDAY 23 JANUARY, 7.00PM – 9.30PMTAYLOR SELWYN ROOMPI LG R I M G RO U N DS ART WO R KS H O PTickets £5 to cover the cost

of materials.

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SAT U R DAY 25 JAN UARY, 1 .0 0 PM – 1 . 3 0 PMSU R RO U N D SO U N D VI Index Cantorum return to give a truly immersive a cappella

musical performance of Thomas Tallis’ 40 voice masterwork

Spem in alium, and other polychoral works that relate to a

theme of ‘pilgrimage’. During the performance there will be

an opportunity to create artwork using co�ee grounds as part

of the Pilgrim Grounds art installation.

Free on admission to the Cathedral, with a retiring

collection in aid of the Cathedral Music Fund.

MO N DAY 27 JAN UARY, 7.0 0 PM WE SS E X L E AR N I N G CE N T R ESTAN D I N G TOG E TH E R : CAN WE LE AR N F RO M H I STO RY AN D STO P TH E R I S E O F E X TR E M I S M?Rabbi Goldberg explores how the worrying rise of extremism and populism in Europe and North America can be successfully challenged by individuals standing together with their neighbours and speaking out against discrimination, prejudice and oppression.

Tickets £5 or £7 on door, if available.

FEBRUARYSAT U R DAY 1 F E B RUARY, 2 . 3 0 PMB E A C H O R I STE R FO R AN AF TE R N OO NCome for an afternoon of music fun! Learn some new music,

try on a cassock, play some games and sing Evensong with the

amazing choir in our historic Cathedral.

This free event is open to boys aged 7 – 9. No experience is needed,

just a love of singing and a willingness to join in with the fun! Parents

are warmly invited to stay with their sons, discover more about the

Choristers’ unique opportunities and

meet the team who take great care of

them at The Pilgrims’ School. Families

staying for Evensong are welcome to

afternoon tea in the Cathedral before

the service.

Booking is essential, please contact

The Pilgrims’ School, 01962 854189

[email protected]

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SAT U R DAY 1 F E B RUARY, 7. 3 0 PM CO N C E RT – HA M PS H I R E CO U N T Y YO U TH O RC H E STR AHampshire County Youth Orchestra join young string players from

Winchester Schools for Hampshire String Fest. Music will include the

world premiere of Winchester Tales by Jeff Moore.

SAT U R DAY 8 FE B RUARY, 2 .45PM – 6 . 3 0 PMG I R L C H O R I STE R S’ O PE N AF TE R N OO NCome for an afternoon of music fun! Learn some new music,

try on a cassock, play some games and sing Evensong with the

amazing choir in our historic Cathedral.

This free event is open to girls in Years 6 and 7. No experience is

needed, just a love of singing and a willingness to join in with the fun!

Booking is essential, please contact


MO N DAY 17 F E B RUARY, 3 .0 0 PM WE SS E X L E AR N I N G CE N T R ETE A AT TH R E E Tea and fellowship, especially for the elderly or lonely. No booking


WE D N E S DAY 19 FE B RUARY, 1 0 .0 0A M – 3 .0 0 PM HALF -TE R M FA M I LY F U N Pick up a themed trail from the Entrance Desk and explore the

Cathedral, followed by craft activities. Free on entry to the

Cathedral – admission is free for under 16s. Children must be

accompanied by an adult.

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T U E S DAY 25 F E B RUARY, 12 . 3 0 PM – 2 .0 0 PM OU T E R CLOS EPAN CAK E R AC EWinchester Cathedral Close provides the historical backdrop for

the annual Winchester Pancake Race. Many teams, including

clergy, the university, local schools and businesses will compete

for a trophy, awarded to the team that completes the course in

the fastest time. Enjoy pancakes and entertainment from 12.30pm

with racing from 1.00pm until 2.00pm.

Organised by Winchester Rotary in partnership with Winchester

Cathedral. All proceeds will be shared between Winchester

Cathedral and Winchester Rotary.

WE D N E S DAY 26 F E B RUARYAS H WE D N E S DAY Welcome to this special day at Winchester Cathedral, the first day

of Lent. On this day we receive forgiveness, let go of resentment

and fear and grow into new life and new love. Today in the Cathedral

you will find people who will pray with you. You can receive ashes

on your forehead informally (outside) or formally in the services at

8.00am and 5.30pm. May God bless you on this holy day.

SAT U R DAY 29 F E B RUARYBOYS’ C H O R AL AU D ITI O N SFor places in September 2020

If you would like to arrange an informal audition for your son and

find out more about the Choristers, please contact Ali Dugdale


Formal auditions will be held on Saturday 29 February for boys

currently in Year 3 and Year 4, who have previously met Mr Lumsden

for an informal audition and have been for a taster day at The

Pilgrims’ School. Please contact The Pilgrims’ School


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MARCHSAT U R DAY 7 M ARCHG I R L S’ C H O R AL AU D ITI O N SFormal auditions for girls in Year 7 who would like to join the

Cathedral Choir as Girl Choristers. Girls can audition from the age

of 11 and applications can be made at any time during the year.

For places in September 2020. To apply, please contact


SAT U R DAY 14 M ARCH , 7. 3 0 PM SO U THA M P TO N PH I LHAR M O N I C C H O I R Join Southampton Philharmonic Choir, Southampton University

Philharmonic Choir and the superlative Hanover Band for a

performance of Bach’s B Minor Mass. The Hanover Band is one

of Britain’s finest period instrument orchestras, comprising some of

the best period instrument specialists in the UK.

Tickets: £12, £18, £24, £29 and £34 (concessions available)

from the Cathedral Box Office. Call 01962 857 275, e-mail

[email protected] or visit


MO N DAY 1 6 M ARCH , 3 .0 0 PM WE SS E X L E AR N I N G CE N T R ETE A AT TH R E E Tea and fellowship, especially for the elderly or lonely. No booking


T U E S DAY 24 M ARCH , 7.0 0 PM T H E QU I R E RU PE RT S H E LD R AK E : ‘ PI LG R I M AG E AN D SAC R E D PL AC E S’The author and biologist Dr Rupert Sheldrake will show how the

benefits of the ancient practices of pilgrimage and visiting sacred

places have been validated by science. After the lecture and

question-and-answer, there will be a book signing of Science and

Spiritual Practices, which explores many other ways to wellbeing.

Tickets £5 (£7 on door) available from the Cathedral Box Office.

Call 01962 857275, e-mail [email protected]

or visit www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk

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SAT U R DAY 28 M ARCH , 7.0 0 PM WAYN F LE TE S I N G E R S’ 5 0TH AN N IVE R SARY GAL A CO N C E RTThis gala concert will contain works selected from those the

Waynflete Singers have performed over the past 50 years and will

be conducted by their three most recent music directors, Andrew

Lumsden, David Hill and Martin Neary. As a result of a successful

crowdfunding campaign, a new commission will be unveiled from

the composer and eminent baritone Roderick Williams OBE, who will

also be performing. Not to be missed!

Tickets: £49, £39, £27, £22, £15 on sale from 3 February

from the Cathedral Box Office. Call 01962 857275, e-mail



WE D N E S DAY 1 8 M ARCH , 1 1 .0 0A M – 4 .0 0 PM WE SS E X L E AR N I N G CE N T R E TH E AN N U N CIATI O N : A PI LG R I M ’ S QU E STThe week before the Feast of the Annunciation, Lay Canon

Mark Byford leads a special study day to discover the meaning

of Luke’s gospel story, featuring the encounter between angel

Gabriel and Mary (Luke Ch 1 vs 26–38).

Come to hear why a painting hanging in the National Gallery,

on loan from Winchester College, first led Mark to embark on

a pilgrimage about the significance of the annunciation story;

and why, today, the feast day has lost its prominence; learn

about some of the greatest works of art, all inspired by the

short biblical passage. Mark will share the views of people he

has interviewed along the way, including senior clerics, world-

renowned theologians, art historians and artists.

Tickets for this three-part study day cost £18 (including

a buffet lunch) and will be available in advance from the

Cathedral Box Office 01962 857 275 and via the Cathedral

website from January.

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T U E S DAY 31 M ARCH , 7.0 0 PMTI M OTHY BAVI N OS B: ‘ J O U R N E Y I N TO CO M PASS I O N ’In Lent we follow Jesus on his way, responding to the needy and

downtrodden, and taking upon himself the burden of the cross.

Dom Timothy, monk of Alton Abbey, will offer his experience of

the ministry of intercession, in which we share in the needs and

burdens of others in prayer.

Free entry. Retiring collection

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T H U R S DAY 1 6 APR I L O NWAR DS J O I N TH E PI LG R I M S’ WAY As part of the Year of Pilgrimage, Canon Mark Byford will be walking

the 136-mile Pilgrims’ Way from Winchester to Canterbury during

the second half of the month, beginning on Thursday 16 April. More

details will follow in early February on how to follow his daily blog or

even join him in person along the way.

SU N DAY 5 – SU N DAY 12 APR I L H O LY WE E K Join us and experience the life-changing Holy Week journey

through celebration, sorrow and darkness to the overwhelming

light and joy of Easter. Please see pages 5–6 for Holy Week

and Easter services. For more information about Holy

Week at Winchester Cathedral, please visit

www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/holy-week

T U E S DAY 7 APR I L , 7.0 0 PMRU TH VALE R I O : ‘ SAYI N G YE S TO L I F E ’Dr Ruth Valerio opens up the themes in her latest book,

the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Lent book, looking at light,

water, land, the seasons, other creatures, humankind,

Sabbath rest and resurrection hope and relating them to matters

of environmental, ethical and social

concern. Through it all is an

exploration of what it means to be

human and, in particular, to be a

follower of Jesus today. Free entry.

Retiring collection.

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MO N DAY 20 APR I L , 3 .0 0 PM WE SS E X L E AR N I N G CE N T R ETE A AT TH R E E Tea and fellowship, especially for the elderly or lonely. No booking


WE D N E S DAY 22 APR I L – E AR LY S E P T E M B E R N O RT H PR E S BY T E RY AIS L EE XH I B ITI O N : G I LB E RT WH ITE 1 7 20 – 1 7932020 marks the 300th anniversary of the birth of parson-naturalist

Gilbert White, who was an inspiration to Charles Darwin and is

known as the ‘father of ecology’. This exhibition introduces White’s

science, writing, gardening and even Timothy his tortoise!

MAYF R I DAY 8 M AYVE DAY 75TH AN N IVE R SARY CO M M E M O R ATI O N S

3.00pm – ‘Battle’s O’er’

A piper will play Battle’s

O’er outside the West End

of Winchester Cathedral as

part of the national VE Day

commemorations.

7.00pm – ‘Ringing out

for Peace’

The Cathedral bell-ringers will

join bell-ringers across the

country to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day, as the bells

ring out in a collective celebration of peace.

F R I DAY 15 M AY, 7. 3 0 PMB I G S LE E P O U TJoin Trinity Winchester for the Big Sleep Out, an eye opening night

sleeping in the grounds of Winchester Cathedral. Enjoy an evening of

acoustic entertainment, build yourself a cardboard shelter to sleep

in, and raise money and awareness to reduce homelessness.

Visit www.trinitywinchester.org.uk/bigsleepout to find out

how you can get involved.

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SAT U R DAY 1 6 M AY, 7. 3 0 PMWI N C H E STE R AN D CO U N T Y M U S I C F E STIVAL 99 TH CO N C E RT Conductor: John Sutton

Choirs: Compton and Shawford Festival Choir, Itchen Valley Choir,

Sarisbury Choral Society, Winchester City Festival Choir

Orchestra: Festival Orchestra

Join the Winchester and County Music Festival for their 99th

concert, with a rousing performance of Verdi’s Requiem.

Tickets: £32, £24, £18 and £12 (half price for those in full

time education) available through WCMF choirs or

from Winchester Cathedral Box Office. Call 01962 857275,

email [email protected] or visit


MO N DAY 1 8 M AY, 3 .0 0 PM WE SS E X L E AR N I N G CE N T R ETE A AT TH R E E Tea and fellowship, especially for the elderly or lonely. No booking


WE D N E S DAY 27 M AYHALF -TE R M FA M I LY F U NPick up a themed trail from the Entrance Desk and explore

the Cathedral, followed by craft activities. Free on entry to the

Cathedral – admission is free for under 16s. Children must be

accompanied by an adult.

SAT U R DAY 3 0 M AY, 1 .0 0 PMWE ST F RO N TPE N TE COSTAL PI LG R I M AG E TO RO M S E Y Join Canon Roland Riem on a 11-mile cycling pilgrimage to Romsey

Abbey where, at 4.00pm, Cathedral Arts Consultant Sophie Hacker

will interpret her recently installed window to commemorate the

birth of Florence Nightingale, 200 years ago in May. Explore the

Abbey and join Evening Prayer at 5.30pm.

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JUNEF R I DAY 5 J U N E – SU N DAY 7 J U N E 1 0 .0 0A M – 4 .0 0 PMSTO N E F E STIVAL The Stone Festival returns to Winchester Cathedral, with an

exciting programme of events and activities celebrating the art

of stone masonry. Masons from across the country will gather

within the Inner Close of the Cathedral and carve sculptures of

their own design to be auctioned on Sunday afternoon at 2.30pm.

Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the masons, have a

go at carving and learn more about this ancient art.

Free admission – all welcome!

T U E S DAY 9 J U N E , 7.0 0 PMWE SS E X CE N T R EKI M B E R LE Y JA M E S: ‘ G I LB E RT WH ITE : TH E O U TDOO R NATU R ALI ST ’ On the 300th anniversary of Gilbert White's birth, Kimberley

James, Collections Manager at Selborne House, takes a look

into the life of this pioneering naturalist, ecologist, writer and

clergyman, from a small Hampshire village, who changed the

way we look at the natural world.

Tickets £5 or £7 on door, if available.

WE D N E S DAY 1 0 J U N E , 9. 3 0A M – 1 .0 0 PMM U S I C O U TR E AC H C E LE B R ATI O NA joyful culmination of Winchester Cathedral’s music outreach

programme, bringing together over 200 pupils from local schools

to celebrate in song. A free event – parents and guardians are

especially welcome.

SAT U R DAY 13 J U N E , 7. 3 0 PM BAS I N G STO K E C H O R AL SOCI E T Y CO N C E RT Duruflé: Requiem

Lauridsen: Lux Aeterna

Poulenc: Organ Concerto

Conductor: David Gibson

Tickets from £10 are available from the Cathedral Box O�ce.

Call 01962 857275, e-mail box.o�[email protected]

or visit www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk

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SU N DAY 14 J U N E , 2 .0 0 PM AN D 3 .0 0 PM WE SS E X L E AR N I N G CE N T R EK E ITH B E T TO N : ‘ TH E PE R E G R I N E S I N WI N C H E STE R’Following last year’s hugely popular introduction

to the peregrine falcons

nesting on the Cathedral,

County Ornithologist Keith

Betton provides a progress

report on this year’s activity,

using footage recorded with

newly installed equipment.

A visit to the nesting site

follows each talk. All profits

to the Bespolka Trust.

Tickets £5 available from the Cathedral Box Office. Call

01962 857275, e-mail [email protected]

or visit www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk. Tickets will not be

available on the door.

F R I DAY 26 J U N ECATH E D R AL S AT N I G HT Come to be part of a nationwide initiative

encouraging people to experience the

significance and spirituality of these sacred

buildings, using music, lighting and special

activities. Children and young people are

especially welcome in the earlier evening.

SAT U R DAY 27 J U N E , 7. 3 0 PM WAYN F LE TE S I N G E R S: B E E TH OVE N ’ S M I SSA SO LE M N I SIn the 250th anniversary year of his birth, the Waynflete Singers will

perform Beethoven's last choral masterpiece in their own golden

anniversary year. Featuring the English Chamber Orchestra and a line-

up of top-flight soloists, plus the Hampshire Youth Choir, all under

the guidance of Andrew Lumsden, this will be a double anniversary

event of a very special nature.

Tickets: £42, £35, £27, £22, £15 on sale from 4 May from

the Cathedral Box Office. Call 01962 857275, e-mail



DATES FOR YOUR DIARYT H U R S DAY 1 6 – SAT U R DAY 1 8 J U LYSO U TH E R N CATH E D R AL S’ F E STIVALThe choirs of Winchester, Salisbury and Chichester Cathedrals

combine for the Southern Cathedrals’ Festival, a celebration of

sacred choral and organ music performed to the very highest

standard. More information will be available from the Cathedral

website closer to the time.

SAT U R DAY 3 – SU N DAY 4 OC TO B E R G R E E N HA M PS H I R E HARVE ST WE E K E N D A fun-packed weekend celebrating Harvest and exploring the

environmental issues facing farmers, Hampshire and the country

as a whole. Sample local food and enjoy farm animals, falconry

displays and much more! Free admission. All welcome.

F ROM T H U R S DAY 19 N OVE M B E RC H R I STM AS M AR K E T AN D I C E R I N KExplore one of the best Christmas Markets in Europe and

skate on one of the top 10 Ice Rinks in the UK! Winchester

Cathedral Christmas Market will be open until 22 December,

with the Ice Rink open until 3 January 2021. Find out more:

www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/christmas

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