Three Choirs Festival What s On? May - July 2019

Three Choirs Festival 2019 What s On? May - July 2019

Welcome The answer to What s On? is clearly Everything you could possibly want or need! I invite you to enjoy Gloucester Cathedral in this busy season but also to remember the core reason why we are here, for worship and reflection, for prayer and hope. May God bless your visit. Stephen Lake, Dean of Gloucester What s on at Gloucester Cathedral May - July 2019 Contents 1. Three Choirs Festival... 02 2. Services... 06 3. Tours... 10 5. Concerts and Recitals... 12 6. Events... 16 Wynstones Spring Concert Knife Angel 7. Exhibitions... 21 8. Children and Family... 24 Cover Image: The stained glass windows can be seen in the South Transept of Gloucester Cathedral. Image courtesy of Kevin Lewis. 9. Eats, Drinks and Gifts... 26 10. Booking Information, Terms & Conditions... 27 GloucesterCathedral @GlosCathedral @GloucesterCathedral www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk / 01452 528095 01

Friday 26 July Saturday 3 August 2019 The historic festival returns to Gloucester with a star-studded line-up of soloists and our in-residence Philharmonia Orchestra in a programme that s sure to excite. With over 70 events over nine days, we re offering a cornucopia of choral-orchestral classics. Chamber music recitals include James Gilchrist, the Carducci Quartet and Roderick Williams, while our late-night programme includes an enticing range of jazz and world music. Cathedral Concerts Saturday 27 July 11 am Opening Service 7 pm The Damnation of Faust A thrilling choral tour-de-force, depicting everything from tender love duets, to student drinking songs, to a galloping ride to hell. Sunday 28 July 10.15 am Festival Eucharist 5.30 pm Choral Evensong 7.45 pm Verdi Requiem By turns terrifying and beautiful, Verdi s Requiem is known for its exquisite melodies and depth of emotion, as one might expect from the master of Italian opera. @3choirs 3ChoirsFestival 3ChoirsFestival THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL GLOUCESTER Monday 29 July 11.30 am Rodolfus Choir The vibrant young choir returns in a programme inspired by peacefulness and serenity, sure to be an oasis of calm and reflection during a busy week. 2 pm Celebrity Organ Recital: John Scott Whiteley The dynamic John Scott Whiteley performs the premiere of a new commission by James MacMillan and Bach s densely intricate Prelude and Fugue in F minor. 5.30 pm Choral Evensong 8 pm Rachmaninov Vespers Ex Cathedra perform Rachmaninov s sublime unaccompanied choral masterpiece, expressing a deep and introspective faith in the most beautiful terms. Tuesday 30 July 11 am The Armed Man Our Youth Choir performs Karl Jenkins popular The Armed Man, and the UK premiere of a dramatic setting of an excerpt from Moby-Dick by Giles Swayne. 5.30 pm Choral Evensong 7.30 pm An English Requiem Joubert s English Requiem charts a trajectory from despair to bright hope, and Elgar s contemplative Cello Concerto is performed by the captivating Natalie Clein. Wednesday 31 July 3.30 pm Choral Evensong 7.45 pm Israel in Egypt One of Handel s most dramatic and exciting oratorios, Israel in Egypt tells the biblical story of the Israelites slavery in Egypt and their escape across the Red Sea. Thursday 1 August 4.30 pm Chilcott Christmas Oratorio It s Christmas in August! We bring you the best of the festive season in Britten s beautiful A Ceremony of Carols, and a new work by Bob Chilcott. 7.45 pm Summer Nights Our orchestra-in-residence, the Philharmonia, presents three visionary orchestral pieces under the assured baton of Martyn Brabbins. Friday 2 August 11 am Mendelssohn s Octet A chance to see some of the familiar faces of the Philharmonia in a chamber setting, culminating with Felix Mendelssohn s decadent Octet. 7.45 pm A Sea Symphony Behold, the sea! This nautical programme brings together two contrasting works imbued with a sense of adventure and the mighty power of the sea. 10.30 pm Meditations on the Rig Veda This meditative event weaves together Vedic chant led by members of the Bhavan centre with choral settings of these Hindu texts. Saturday 3 August 1.15 pm Last Train to Tomorrow This poignant piece performed by children reimagines the Kindertransport and the thoughts and feelings of the Jewish children fleeing persecution. 7.45 pm The Mystic Trumpeter We look heavenward for our final performance. Holst s luxuriant early work ends with a serenely celestial expression of Joy! Joy! All over joy!. Full details and tickets from 3choirs.org 01452 768928

Between Three Choirs Concerts? else Gloucester Cathedral has to offer? Enjoy a guided tour of the Cathedral and some of its hidden spaces our gift shop, located in the Chapter House during the Three Choirs Festival. While you re there, why not enjoy a cup of tea and a slice of cake in the Monk s Kitchen pop up cafe? Visit the Cathedral Gift Shop and The Monk s Kitchen Explore the new Tribune Gallery exhibition To see what s on and for more information visit www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk

Special Services Special Services MAY Tuesday 14 May 2.00pm Open the Book Service A service of thanksgiving and celebration followed by refreshments. Special guests: The Rt Revd Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester and Bob Hartman. Tuesday 14 May 5.30pm Eucharist for St Matthias Day Saturday 18 May 5.30pm Evensong sung by the Cathedral Choirs of Gloucester, Worcester and Hereford Open the Book JUNE Sunday 9 June Pentecost/Whit Sunday 50 days after Easter the celebration of the work of the Holy Spirit. 10.15am Bishop Rachel will lead the Pentecost Sunday service and will be baptising and confirming those who wish to be included in these rites of initiation, marking an important step on the journey of faith. 3.00pm Evensong with procession sion around the outside of the Cathedral. al. Baptism and Confirmation Pentecost Sunday 9 June 2019, 10.15am Would you like to be Baptised and/ or Confirmed in Gloucester Cathedral? Special Services Thursday 30 May Ascension Day 40 days after Easter we celebrate the Ascension of Jesus. 7.00am Eucharist in the Quire followed by a procession to College Green as the choir sing from the top of the tower. Sung by Christ Church Cheltenham Choir. 5.30pm Evensong sung by I Dodici. Thursday 20 June 5.30pm Eucharist for Corpus Christi Thanksgiving for the Institution of Holy Communion sung by Youth Choir. Saturday 22 June 5.30pm Evensong sung by the Cathedral Choirs of Gloucester, Worcester and Hereford JUNE Saturday 8 June 7.30pm Just One with J John A Contemporary Worship Service Just One is about local churches joining together to proclaim a message of hope. We warmly invite you to come and hear inspirational stories, praise and worship, a Gospel choir and a message from well known evangelist J John. One ticket admits two, so bring along someone interested in investigating the person at the centre of this message of hope - Jesus Christ. Tickets 12 for two seats, available from the Welcome Desk, 01452 768928 or at www.3choirs.org Doors open at 7.00pm. Refreshments available at the end of the evening. Sunday 23 June 3.00pm Evensong incorporating Royal British Legion Re-dedication Servicee Saturday 29 June 3.00pm Ordination of Priests Sunday 30 June 10.15am Ordination of Deacons All are welcome to both of these services as new clergy for the Diocese of Gloucester are ordained and commissioned. 06 GloucesterCathedral @GlosCathedral @GloucesterCathedral www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk / 01452 528095 07

Special Services DAILY SERVICES All are warmly welcome to join us at any of our daily services sung by one of the Cathedral Choirs or a visiting Choir during school holidays. Sunday 7.40am 8.00am 10.15am 3.00pm Morning Prayer (said) Holy Communion Sung Eucharist with Children s Church All welcome every Sunday Choral Evensong Monday Saturday 8.00am Holy Communion 8.30am Morning Prayer (said) 12.30pm Holy Communion 5.30pm Choral Evensong (4.30pm on Saturdays) Every Sunday at 10.15am during School Term Time Children s Church Children of all ages are especially invited to come along to Children s Church where they can enjoy fun, discovery and learning with friends. Call 01452 508217 to find out more or just come along See our website for full details of services and any changes or limited access Sponsor Your Stone and Help to Conserve Gloucester s Greatest Landmark Our 'Living Stones' fundraising appeal gives you the opportunity to sponsor a stone which will be conserved as part of a 400,000 project to restore one of the oldest parts of the building, the North Ambulatory. For more information, please contact our Development Team: E: development@gloucestercathedral.org.uk T: 01452 874963 W: www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk 08 GloucesterCathedral @GlosCathedral @GloucesterCathedral Thank you for your support.

Tours Tours Please note that these tour times are valid until Thursday 25 July 2019. For tour times during the Three Choirs Festival, please see the separate Tours tours flyer which will be available in June. Mini Library Tours Discover the story of our hidden medieval library by joining one our library tours. Mini library tours of 30 minutes are on the following days: Friday 31 May 12.00pm Friday 19 July 12.00pm Tickets 4 per adult, 1 per child Available on the day from the Welcome Desk or reserve by calling 01452 229818 Full Library Tours Tours begin on both dates at 11.45am, 1.45pm and 2.45pm. Tickets 7 per adult, teens 3, under 12s free, available on the day from the Welcome Desk. Reserve in advance by emailing archivist@gloucestercathedral.org.uk or call 01452 229818 Full library tours are 60 minutes and are on the following Saturdays: Saturday 18 May 2019 Find a sense of place in the Cathedral s hidden gem, its medieval library. Explore the history of the Cathedral library and discover the geography and travel within our historic collections. Saturday 15 June 2019 Learn lessons from history in King s School s first school room and discover the Cathedral library. Explore the history of the Cathedral library and find the evidence of education in our collections. The Cathedral Cloisters The Lady Chapel...or climb the 269 steps to the top of the tower... Cathedral Highlights tours Enjoy a guided tour of the main Cathedral including the world-famous Cloisters, the magnificent tomb of Edward II and the recently restored Lady Chapel. Monday Saturday 10.30am, 11.00am, 12.00pm, 1.30pm, 2.00pm Sunday 12.00pm and 1.30pm Tours last around one hour 5 per adult, 1 per child (under 16)... Tower tours Climb 269 winding medieval steps to the top of the 15th century tower to enjoy the best views of Gloucestershire. Wednesday - Friday 2.30pm (also Monday and Tuesday in School Holidays) Saturday 1.30pm and 2.30pm Tours last around one hour...see medieval manuscripts... 7 per adult, 3 per child (under 16)... Discover the story of our hidden medieval library... Please check our website for confirmation of dates and any cancellations before your visit: www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk Crypt tours Descend the steps from the South Transept to discover the hidden subterranean level of the cathedral. This is where you will find the earliest parts of the building. Monday - Saturday 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm Sunday 12.30pm, 1.30pm Tours last around half an hour 7 per adult, 3 per child (under 16) Buy tickets for the above tours on the day from the Welcome Desk 10 GloucesterCathedral @GlosCathedral @GloucesterCathedral www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk / 01452 528095 11

Concerts & Recitals Concerts & Recitals MAY Wednesday 1 May 7.30pm Wynstones Spring Baroque Concert: Vivaldi s Gloria Celebrating 100 years of Waldorf education worldwide; we sing Vivaldi s Gloria, Handel s Hallelujah Chorus and Pachelbel s Canon. Performed by all Wynstones pupils from Class I to XII, and guests from other Steiner Saturday 4 May 7.00pm Goodall: Eternal Light Bernstein: Chichester Psalms Britten: Rejoice in the Lamb Gloucester Choral Society Conductor: Adrian Partington, Organ: Jonathan Hope, Piano: Christopher Too, Soprano: Ffion Edwards, Countertenor: Jacob Partington, Tenor: Matthew Keighley, Bass: Matthew Clark Ticket: 25, 21, 18, 10 available from 01452 768928 or www.gloucesterchoral.com MAY Saturday 11 May 7.00pm Classical Guitar Recital Michael Christian Durrant Michael returns to the Cathedral for a special evening recital including music by Gaspar Sanz, Joaquín Rodrigo, Roberto Gerhard, Sir William Walton and Isaac Albéniz. Tickets 15 (concessions 10) available from the Welcome Desk, 01452 768928 or at www.3choirs.org Saturday 18 May 1.00pm Informal Lunchtime Concert Croydon Male Voice Choir...come along and enjoy a great evening of music Evening Organ Recital with Benjamin Morris Concerts & Recitals schools. Musical Director, Roger Pinsent, conducts over 50 choir Tickets 5 (under 12s free) members singing an eclectic selection from the wide available from the Welcome repertoire of music for which the choir is noted. Desk, 01452 768928 or at Admission free www.3choirs.org Thursday 9 May 6.00pm INSPIRE! A Concert celebrating Youth Music in Gloucester Wednesday 22 May 7.30pm Evening Organ Recital Benjamin Morris Assistant Director of Music, York Minster Gloucester Cathedral Youth Choir and Gloucestershire Youth We are excited to have Ben, a former Gloucester Cathedral Organ Chamber Orchestra perform a concert under conductors Scholar, back with us, so be sure to come along and enjoy a great Jonathan Hope and Glyn Oxley. The GCYC will perform a selection evening of music. of their favourite music, and GYCO will perform chamber Admission is free with a retiring collection in aid of Cathedral Music symphonies by Mozart and the eccentric American composer, Charles Ives. Come and be inspired to take part (or simply appreciate) the talented young people of our city and county. Tickets 10 (under 12s free), available on the door Saturday 25 May 9.00am 3.30pm Come and Sing with Bob Chilcott Come and sing a selection of Bob Chilcott s most popular choral music, led by the composer himself in Gloucester Cathedral. Repertoire will include a sneak preview of a new Christmas Oratorio to be premiered at the 2019 festival by the Three Cathedral Choirs. In support of Gloucester Three Choirs Festival. Tickets 25 to include music hire, tea and coffee and a sandwich lunch. Details and tickets from www.3choirs.org or 01452 768928 12 GloucesterCathedral @GlosCathedral @GloucesterCathedral www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk / 01452 528095 13

Concerts & Recitals JUNE Saturday 15 June 1.00pm Informal Lunchtime Concert Chess Valley Male Voice Choir Celebrating their 25th Anniversary with a wonderful concert of music. Admission free Saturday 22 June 1.00pm Informal Lunchtime Concert Cheltenham Choral Society A friendly, amateur choir with a long standing reputation for providing a top quality experience for both audiences and singers. In 2018 we celebrated our 80th Anniversary. Further details available from; www.cheltenhamchoralsociety.org.uk Admission free with a retiring collection Wednesday 26 June 7.30pm Evening Organ Recital Christopher Too Organ Scholar, Gloucester Cathedral Spend an evening indulging in some glorious music performed by our extremely talented young Organ Scholar. Admission is free with a retiring collection in aid of Cathedral Music Looking Ahead The Moon Lands in Gloucester JULY Monday 1 July 1.30pm Informal Lunchtime concert East Tennessee State University Chorale Conductor: Dr Matthew Potterton The choir has toured throughout the United States and is competing in the Llangollen International Choir Competition in July. Music covers the Renaissance to newly composed works. Admission free Part of a series of city-wide events celebrating 50 years since the Apollo moon landing, experience the Museum of the Moon, a 3D floating artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram: a fusion of lunar imagery, moonlight and surround sound composition created by BAFTA and Ivor Novello award winning composer Dan Jones. Between 16 October and 4 November, the Museum of the Moon will take up residence in the Nave of Gloucester Cathedral. Image by Gareth Jones at Liverpool Cathedral 14 GloucesterCathedral @GlosCathedral @GloucesterCathedral

Events Events An epic tale of friendship, love, sacrifice and betrayal... Coram Boy Events MAY Friday 3 May Friday 28 June 10.00am - 12noon Adult Learning Photography Course Committee Room, Church House, Gloucester Cathedral This eight week Adult Learning Photography Course led by Adult Education Gloucestershire will use the Cathedral as inspiration for beautiful photographs. Participants will learn how to get the best from a digital camera and take better photographs. This course is aimed at those who would like to increase confidence and learn skills for personal development and/or to return to work. Equipment is provided but you are welcome to bring your own camera. Tuesday 7 May 7.30pm Cathedral Conversations 2019 Britain after Brexit: the church, Christianity and the future of Europe Chapter House Bishop Christopher Hill will lead us in thinking through how the church can make a positive contribution to the development of Britain s new relationship with Europe in an increasingly dangerous and volatile world. To book a place contact Canon Dr Andrew Braddock: abraddock@glosdioc.org.uk MAY Tuesday 28, Wednesday 29 & Thursday 30 May 7.00pm CORAM BOY By Jamila Gavin Adapted by Helen Edmundson Jenny Wren Productions present a large-scale production of Jamila Gavin s epic tale of friendship and love, sacrifice and betrayal, parents and children, in 18th century Gloucestershire. Alexander Ashbrook is heir to the magnificent Ashbrook Estate, but he would rather study music at Gloucester Cathedral and work with the composer, Handel. Otis Gardiner, a local tinker, is unbeknownst to the Ashbrook family using the Ashbrook Estate for some very dark deeds. Two young boys who have grown up in a London orphanage are sent out to work for the first time. Each of them is unaware that their lives are deeply entwined, and many secrets come to light as the drama unfolds. Coram Boy was written by the Stroud-based author Jamila Gavin and won the Whitbread Children s Book Award. Don t miss the chance to see this incredible story performed in the very place where it is set, Gloucester Cathedral, by a large community cast and choir made up of adults and children. Recommended age: 12+. Tickets can be booked via the Everyman Theatre www.everymantheatre.org.uk The course is free to attend for eligible learners, contact Adult Education for more information or to book: T: 0800 5421655 E: learn@gloucestershire.gov.uk or visit www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/aeig Image credit: Freepik.com 16 GloucesterCathedral @GlosCathedral @GloucesterCathedral www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk / 01452 528095 17

Events...wowed by the talent, colour and creativity Wearable Art Competition Events JUNE Saturday 1 June and Saturday 20 July 10.30am - 3.00pm Song Writing Workshops for Young People Parliament Room Workshops for young people aged 12-18. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in using music to tell stories and express ideas, and is keen to try song writing or improve song writing skills. The workshops will be led by experienced musician and producer George Moorey who will share skills, writing exercises, tips and techniques to help develop creativity, get inspired and turn ideas into songs! Spaces 5 per workshop but must be booked in advance. Lunch and refreshments included. Under 16s must have parent or guardian s permission to attend. Please note that access to the Parliament Room is via a staircase. For enquiries and to book please contact: helen.jeffrey@gloucestercathedral.org.uk 01452 229838 Friday 7 June 7.30pm Fun Quiz Evening Parliament Room All are welcome to join the Friends of Gloucester Three Choirs Festival in a light-hearted evening of general knowledge quizzing presented by Allen Prior. Come with a pre-formed team of 4 or on your own additional teams will be created on the night. Tickets 14 per person or 50 for a pre-booked team of 4, includes a ploughman s supper, available from the Welcome Desk, 01452 768928 or www.3choirs.org A paying bar will be available. In support of Gloucester Three Choirs Festival Thursday 13 June 7.30pm (doors open at 7.00pm) South Gloucestershire and Stroud College Fashion Show It s the time of the year where the hard work is brought to life with the highlight event of the Fashion and Textiles students calendar. Come and support the incredibly talented young people we have been working with, in an event they have designed for you! Tickets 6 / 4.50 concessions available from: www.ticketsource.co.uk/sgs -college-stroud-campus JUNE Friday 14 June (doors open at 7.00pm) ACP and SGS Alumni present The Wearable Art Competition and Catwalk 2019 Join Art Couture Painswick and the alumni of South Gloucestershire and Stroud College in a one-day wearable extravaganza. The first combined SGS Alumni and ACP event, and we welcome you all to see their showcase! 7.30pm SGS Fashion and Textiles Alumni Show 2019 Join our Fashion and Textiles Alumni students in showcasing the work they have achieved since leaving their courses SGS. The first of our SGS Alumni events, and we welcome you all to see what they want to showcase! 8.15pm Wearable Art Competition ACP present the Wearable Art competition and catwalk. Entrants are invited to produce a wearable art outfit, taking the themes of Biomimicry or Robotics as inspiration. Expect to be wowed by the talent, colour and creativity that this competition attracts, from the young beginner artist to the professional designers and bodypainters. Not to be missed. Enquiries for the ACP Competition please visit: www.canvasforcreativity.com Tickets 6/ 4 concessions available from: www.ticketsource.co.uk/sgs-college-stroud-campus 18 GloucesterCathedral @GlosCathedral @GloucesterCathedral www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk / 01452 528095 19

Events JULY Exhibitions JUNE Exhibitions Saturday 13 July 11.00am 3.00pm British Festival of Archaeology: Archaeology Roadshow The Knife Angel At Gloucester Cathedral June 2019 Cathedral Green We are joined by Kurt Adams, Finds Liaison Officer for Gloucestershire & Avon who will have a variety of archaeological finds from the local area on display and even some handling items to bring history Commissioned by the British Ironwork Centre in Shropshire, artist Alfie Bradley created the 27-foot-high statue, made up of over 100,000 knives either confiscated by police or handed in at knife amnesties across the UK. to life. Kurt is happy to identify your finds so if you have unearthed something you want to know more about, bring it along! Admission free The Cathedral is glad to act as host of the Knife Angel, which brings an important message of peace, community safety and remembrance. Angels stand for hope and an abiding confidence in the love of God. Stephen Lake, Dean of Gloucester Saturday 29 June Sunday 14 July Art and Wellbeing: Creating Community This exhibition celebrates the power of art to inspire, keep us well, aid recovery and contribute to fulfilling lives. Displaying works inspired by the spaces, history, faith and traditions of Gloucester Cathedral produced by groups who have been part of our Creative Communities programme. Includes photography by students from Bridge Training Centre, pieces from the Cathedral s Artists in Recovery Group (AIR) and work by Leckhampton Court Hospice s Artist in Residence. Plus don t miss the last chance to see our Big Draw 2017 community colouring-in carpet designed by Amy Jane Adams. Admission free, Image: Bridge Training students 20 GloucesterCathedral @GlosCathedral @GloucesterCathedral www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk / 01452 528095 21

@cichomskyy @elenajeffries @barnaby.architecture @photosbykev @happyspud Life at your Cathedral in Pictures @roberto_a_manrique Thank you for all the pictures you shared with us so far in 2019. We love seeing the experiences you have here - it is so much more than just a building, and you help us to add to its history every day. @gsiblue @photosbykev @willedwards @michaelwhite_ photography Follow us on Facebook (@GloucesterCathedral), tag us on on Instagram (@gloucestercathedral) to keep up to date and see what happens behind the scenes. @visitgloucester @sarahrmckee #GloucesterCathedral @photosbykev @t0mbetts @michaelwhite_ photography Sign up for your free monthly enewsletter, delivered straight to your inbox, at www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk @dc_zol @kelsmartyn @swrtyjon @photosbykev @zaraekhphotos @cathedralarchivist

Children & Family Children & Family New Family Discovery Guide Try our new Family Discovery Guide packed with activities and facts ( 4.50 available in the gift shop)! It s a fun way for the whole family to find out about the Cathedral, its purpose and history. There will be new seasonal pages to add to the guide throughout the year. JULY Wednesday 3 July 6.00pm Junior Voices Project...fun, discovery and learning with friends Children's Church - Learn & Grow Together Cathedral Nave Come and experience the amazing sound of the Cathedral Choir and Cathedral Junior Choir, joined by local school children, in the beautiful surroundings of Gloucester Cathedral. Great for families - not to be missed! Admission free with a retiring collection for the Junior Voices Project Children & Family MAY Every Sunday at 10.15am during school term time Children's Church - Learn & Grow Together Children of all ages are especially invited to come along to Saturday 4 May, 15 June and 13 July 09.30am - 11.30am Brunch & Bounce A fun and relaxed coffee morning with a bouncy castle and activities to keep the children entertained. Meet old friends and make new ones at this family friendly gathering. Admission Free Children s Church where they can enjoy fun, discovery and learning with friends. All families are welcome to join the beginning of the 10.15am service and then move to the Chapter House where special themed activities of story, craft and music take place for part of the morning service time. Friday 31 May 10.30am - 12.30pm & 1.30pm - 3.30pm Creative Calligraphy & Medieval Library mini-tour Chapter House Join experienced tutors to learn traditional techniques of calligraphy from all over the world and write your own name to take home then take a mini-tour of the Cathedral s stunning Medieval Library before trying your hand at illumination! (virtual tour is available for those unable to access the library via staircase) Free event but must be booked in advance. To book a space or to find out more information contact the Family Learning Team at Adult Education Gloucestershire on 0800 542 1655 Juice and biscuits are served there too! On second Sundays in the month, Children s Church meets at the west end of the Nave. On Sundays during school holidays there are busy bags available for youngsters to use at the west end of the Nave. Call 01452 508217 to find out more or just turn up! email learn@gloucestershire.gov.uk or visit www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/aeig 24 GloucesterCathedral @GlosCathedral @GloucesterCathedral www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk / 01452 528095 25

Eat, Meet & Buy Gifts A place to Eat, meet & buy gifts Cathedral Gift Shop 01452 229813 A warm welcome is waiting for you at our gift shop, located at the back of the nave by the main entrance. You will find a wide range of cards, CDs, gifts and souvenirs. s. Mon-Fri 10.00am 5.00pm Saturday 10.00am 4.00pm Sunday 11.45am 2.45pm The Monk s Kitchen 01452 527701 Situated just off the west walk of the cloisters, you will find a delicious selection of hot and cold drinks, cakes, hot soup and sandwiches as well as our famous Pilgrim s Pie. Mon-Sat 10.00am 4.30pm Sunday 11.00am 4.00pm Please not that the Gift Shop and Monk s Kitchen will be closed on Good Friday New Vegan Menu Soup of the day with bloomer bread and sunflower spread - 4.50 Hot CHOCOLATES Jacket Potato served with a salad garnish and sunflower spread - from 5.25 Choose from: Vegan cheese Baked Beans Tomato & pepper hummus Curried lentil stew Five bean chilli Hot chocolate 2.50 Hot chocolate with cream & marshmallows 2.75 All options below are served with cream Caramel hot chocolate with shortbread crumb 3.25 Gingerbread hot chocolate with biscuit crumb 3.25 Mint hot chocolate with an after eight mint 3.25 Spiced orange & pumpkin hot chocolate with Terry s chocolate orange segment 3.25 Vanilla hot chocolate with shortbread crumb 3.25 Cinnamon hot chocolate with spiced sugar 3.25 Baileys hot chocolate 3.50 (Non alcoholic available) Sandwiches/Toasties served on bloomer bread with salad garnish and hand cooked crisps - 5.50/ 5.75 Choose from: Beetroot falafel & hummus Vegan cheese & tomato or onion Vegan cheese & pear chutney or red onion chutney Vegan cheese, walnuts & cranberry Me Sign up for your free newsletter at www.gloucestercathedral org.uk Sent straight to your inbox! t&c s Full Terms & Conditions can be seen at www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk Online Booking www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk Telephone Booking - 01452 768928 (Mon Fri 10.00am 4.00pm) Booking in Person - At the Cathedral Welcome Desk (Mon - Fri 10.00am - 5.00pm Sun 11.30am-5.00pm) or on the venue door, prior to start of the performance. Bookings are subject to a 2.50 administration fee. You can sign up for our free monthly e-newsletter for all the latest news and events from Gloucester Cathedral sent straight to your inbox. Booking Information and Terms & Conditions Baked beans on toast - 3.75 Access Statement: The Cathedral has level access however the Parliament Rooms, Crypt, Library and Tower Tours are not. Wheelchair users are able to access our Pitt Street Stonemasons Yard and the Chapter House. Beetroot falafel, chickpea and Hummus salad - 6.50 Lattes Butternut squash, sweet potato & chickpea stew with rice - 8.25 Cafe Latte 2.50 Gingerbread Latte with biscuit crumb 3.25 Caramel Latte with shortbread crumb 3.25 Cinnamon Latte with spiced sugar 3.25 Vanilla Latte with shortbread crumb 3.25 Pie of the Day served with seasonal vegetables, new potatoes and gravy - 8.25 Visit www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk and follow the on-screen instructions. All details in this leaflet were correct at time of press. 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 GloucesterCathedral @GlosCathedral @GloucesterCathedral 26 GloucesterCathedral @GlosCathedral @GloucesterCathedral www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk / 01452 528095 27

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