1. art and entertainment
2. shows and events
3. classical concert

EXHIBITION
A PLACE TO EAT, MEET & BUY GIFTS
Sunday 15 February – Sunday 22 March
“THE RAMRYGE ANGELS”
Bereavement Studies by Claudia Brown.
An exhibition of perspex sculptures
illuminating the stages of grief
will be on display in St John’s Chapel
Cathedral Shop
01452 229813
STUDY DAYS AND LECTURES
Saturday 7 – Sunday 8 February
GREEK LITERATURE WEEKEND
Spend a weekend with the creators of the western literary tradition
Tutor: Dr Paul Pritchard. The Parliament Suite
For more information visit: www.ancientgreekinbristol.com
NEW FOR 2015: “LIVING STONES”
Friday 27 March 10.30am – 12.30pm
A unique behind the scenes opportunity to visit
the Masons Workshop and meet the team. Our
Master Mason will lead you on a tour of the
workshop before guiding you round the Cathedral
looking at mason’s work, past and present
Tickets: £28 including lunch in the historic Parliament
Rooms, £19.00 without lunch. Available from
0845 652 1823 or www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk
LENT 2015: EXPLORING THE WAY OF CHRIST
Led by Canon Andrew Braddock and the Revd John Paul Hoskins
Four evenings of discussion exploring the heart of the Christian
faith and who Jesus is for us today
Monday evenings 2, 9, 16, 23 March, 7.30pm-9pm,
4 College Green, Gloucester
Contact Canon Braddock, 01452 835549; abraddock@glosdioc.org.uk
Further details of the Lent programme available in the New Year
DAILY SERVICES AT GLOUCESTER CATHEDRAL
Please join us at any of our daily services sung by the nationally
acclaimed Cathedral Choir
SUNDAY
7.40am Morning Prayer (said)
8.00am Holy Communion
10.15am Sung Eucharist with Children’s Church
3.00pm Choral Evensong
MONDAY – SATURDAY
8.00am Holy Communion
8.30am Morning Prayer (said)
12.30pm Holy Communion
5.30pm Choral Evensong
(4.30 on Saturdays; Evening Prayer is said on Mondays)
Beautiful, unusual and unique gifts
to suit all tastes
(situated at the back of the Nave)
Mon-Fri 10.00am – 4.30pm
Saturday 10.00am – 4.00pm
Sunday 11.45am – 2.45pm
Cathedral Coffee Shop
01452 527701
Home of our exclusive Pilgrim’s
Pie! Delicious cakes, snacks and
light lunches served daily (access
from the West Walk of the
Cloister or via the external door
as signposted)
Mon-Fri 10.00am – 4.30pm
Saturday 10.00am – 4.30pm
Sunday 11.00am – 3.00pm
BOOKING INFORMATION AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The Cathedral, working in partnership with the Three Choirs Festival,
is offering a new ticket booking service. Full Terms & Conditions can
be seen at www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk
Online Booking – www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk
Telephone Booking – 0845 652 1823. (Mon–Fri 10.00am–4.00pm)
Booking in Person – At the Cathedral Shop or on the venue door,
prior to start of the performance.
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Gloucester Cathedral reserves the right to change or cancel events.
Please check the website or phone the Cathedral Office for any closures or changes.
Gloucester Cathedral is a charity by Act of Parliament. HRMC reference no. X9493/1
12 College Green Gloucester GL1 2LX
www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk 01452 528095
Services and Events
JANUARY – MARCH 2015
SPECIAL SERVICES
CONCERTS AND EVENTS
CONCERTS AND EVENTS
Sunday 4 January 10.15am
EUCHARIST FOR THE FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY
Sung by Pembroke College Choir
Saturday 17 January 11.00am
COFFEE CONCERT
James Geidt – Bass Lay CLerk
Tickets £6 available on the door, includes refreshments
All proceeds go towards the work of Gloucester Cathedral Choir
Saturday 7 March 7.30pm
HAYDN’S CREATION
Stroud Choral Society
Tickets £20, £15 & U16 free. Details at www.stroudchoral.org
Sunday 11 January 10.15am
EUCHARIST - BAPTISM OF CHRIST
Cathedral Choir and Cathedral Junior Choir
Sunday 11 January 6.00pm
EPIPHANY CAROL SERVICE ‘The Glory of Christ’s Coming’
Cathedral Choir and Cathedral Youth Choir
Sunday 25 January 5.30pm
ORCHESTRAL EUCHARIST - CONVERSION OF ST PAUL
Cathedral Choir and Corelli Ensemble
Sunday 1 February 10.15pm
CANDLEMAS EUCHARIST
AND PROCESSION TO THE LADY CHAPEL
Cathedral Choir
Wednesday 18 February 7.30pm
ASH WEDNESDAY EUCHARIST
With imposition of ashes for the beginning of Lent
Sung by Severn’s Eight
Sunday 15 March 10.15am
MOTHERING SUNDAY EUCHARIST
With presentation of flowers
Followed by a Cathedral Junior Choir concert
in the Chapter House at 12noon
All are Welcome
Thursday 19 March 5.30pm
EUCHARIST - JOSEPH OF NAZARETH
Cathedral Youth Choir
Tuesday 24 March 11.00am
DONKEY SERVICE
The Hop, Skip and Jump Foundation
Celebrating the role of the donkey in the life of Jesus Christ
A fun and interactive service for children of all ages
Sunday 29 March 10.15am
PALM SUNDAY
The Eucharist with the Blessing of the Palms and the Singing of The
Passion at St Mary de Lode Church – with the Donkey! We begin
Holy Week and enter the Cathedral just as Jesus entered Jerusalem
See our website for details of services and any changes or closures
Tuesday 27 January 7.30pm
THE CARING CHORUS OPEN EVENING
In the Chapter House. All abilities and voice
parts are welcome. Turn up and try it out!
Thursday 29 January 12.30pm
LUNCHTIME ORGAN RECITAL
Martyn Rawles – Lichfield Cathedral
Admission free with retiring collection in aid of Cathedral Music
Saturday 31 January 9.30am
Chapter House
SING SATURDAY J.S. Bach: St John Passion
Gloucester Choral Society,
Director – Adrian Partington
Admission £12 to include music hire and refreshments
Under 25’s Free. Turn up and pay on the day
singsaturdays@gloucesterchoral.com
Friday 13 March 7.30pm
LET’S TALK BACH
Professor John Butt in the Chapter House Tickets £15.00 available
from 01242 691190 Or visit www.gloucesterchoral.com
Saturday 14 – Sunday 20 March
English Tourism Week
RUGBY WORLD CUP CITY TRAIL
Collect your Free Trail from the Tourist
Information Centre then go in search of numbered World Cup
Rugby Balls located in places of interest around the City
Full details at www.thecityofgloucester.gov.uk
Wednesday 18 March 6.00pm
CATHEDRAL JUNIOR VOICES PROJECT CONCERT
The Cathedral Choir and Cathedral Junior Choir will be joined by
local school children to perform a short concert of choral music
Admission free with a retiring collection for the Junior Voices Project
Sunday 1 February 4.00pm
CEREMONY OF CAROLS – BRITTEN
Gloucester Cathedral Choristers and Harpist Eluned Pierce will
perform Britten’s beautiful work by candlelight
Admission free with retiring collection in aid of Cathedral Music
Saturday 21 March 11.00am
COFFEE CONCERT
Allegra Giagu – soprano, Nicole Panizza – piano
Tickets £6 available on the door, includes refreshments
All proceeds go towards the work of Gloucester Cathedral Choir
Saturday 7 February 11.00am
COFFEE CONCERT
Matthew Drinkwater – Classical Piano
Tickets £6 available on the door, includes refreshments
All proceeds go towards the work of Gloucester Cathedral Choir
Saturday 21 March 7.00pm
ST MATTHEW PASSION
Gloucester Choral Society Tickets £10.00 to £30 available from
01242 691190 Or visit www.gloucesterchoral.com
Friday 20 February 7.00pm
WE CARE, WE SING
Choral and Musical Concert,
Gloucestershire Young Carers, Bath Philharmonia.
In support of young carers in the county
More details at www.glosyoungcarers.org.uk
Thursday 26 February 12.30pm
LUNCHTIME ORGAN RECITAL
James Norrey – Assistant Director of Music, Newcastle Cathedral
Admission free with retiring collection in aid of Cathedral Music
Friday 27 February to Sunday 1 March
GLOUCESTER RESIDENTS’ WEEKEND
Special offers for Gloucester residents in postcode areas GL1-GL4
More details at www.thecityofgloucester.co.uk
Thursday 26 March 12.30pm
LUNCHTIME ORGAN RECITAL
Joe Laming – Organ Scholar, Gloucester Cathedral
Recital sponsored by the Michael James Trust
Admission free with retiring collection in aid of Cathedral Music
CHILDREN AND FAMILY EVENTS
February Half Term 2015
Saturday 14 to Sunday 22 February
Mon-Sat 10.45am - 3.15pm
Sun 12noon - 2.30pm
“OODLES OF DOODLES”
Free Children’s Trail
Collect your map from a Welcomer then
explore the Cathedral in search of hidden graffiti such as mason’s
marks and symbols