EVENTS ARCHIVE JANUARY - JUNE 2018

'A Flower in an Hour' - Embroidery Workshop 2
Celebrated international textile artist, Helen M. Stevens, will be demonstrating how you can embroider a lifelike, realistic floral portrait in just one hour! Featured flowers will be "Heart's-ease" and "Forget-me-not" synchronising...
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Star of Bethlehem
28 Nov 2017 - 25 Jan 2018
Throughout December and January we invite you to come and experience an eye catching light display inspired by the Star of Bethlehem.
The actual design is made up of a transparent...
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Lady Chapel Lunchtime Concert - Drake University Chamber Choir
10 January 2018 1:10pm
Admission by Cathedral ticket or pass
Retiring collection
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ELY CATHEDRAL BOX OFFICE on 01353 660349 (Mon-Sat 9.30am-4pm)
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Lunchtime Concert - Menotti's opera 'Amahl and the Night Visitors'
11 January 2018 1:10pm
A fully costumed and staged performance to celebrate the coming of the 3 kings.
Amahl - George Balfour
Amahl's Mother - Anna Marmion
King Kaspar - James Beddoe
King Melchior - James Quilligan
King Balthazar -...
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Organ Recital - La nativité du Seigneur
23 January 2018 7:30pm - 8:45pm
Edmund Aldhouse gives a complete performance of Messiaen's masterpiece for organ which meditates on the story of Christ's birth. In nine movements Messiaen depicts various aspects of the Nativity in his...
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Lady Chapel Lunchtime Concert - Randolph-Macon College Concert Choir
24 January 2018 1:10pm
Admission by Cathedral ticket or pass
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ELY CATHEDRAL BOX OFFICE on 01353 660349 (Mon-Sat 9.30am-4pm)
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Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music
27 January 2018 7:30pm
Come and enjoy our screening of The Sound of Music, sing-a-long version with our resident choir in habits 'Sing! Choirs'. Shall we ponder the problem with Maria and wonder whether the...
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Common Worship - 20 Years On
27 January 2018 10am - 12pm
Free admission
with Bishop David Stancliffe major architect of Common Worship
Powcher's Hall Education Rooms
All welcome - coffee from 9.30am
If you wish to attend please contact j.martin@elycathedral.org
#schoolofthesoul
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Topping & Company Book Event - Ruby Wax
30 January 2018 7:30pm
Searingly honest, passionate, and full of verve, the extraordinary and fabulous Ruby Wax joins us to talk about her funny and compassionate new book, How to Be Human. She poses the...
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Faith and Peace: Perspectives from Three Religions Exhibition
01 Feb 2018 - 28 Feb 2018
Religions can be the cause of violent conflict. Can they also be the solution?
A touring exhibition, sponsored by the Anglican Pacifist Fellowship, which explores perspectives on peace from three Abrahamic religions...
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100 Hearts for 100 Years
01 Feb 2018 - 28 Feb 2018
SSAFA the Armed Forces charity brings their collection to Ely (South Transept) which will include 100 Hearts, some dating back to the First World War.
Pincushions were made by wounded soldiers...
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To End All Wars
01 Feb 2018 - 28 Feb 2018
A dynamic new art installation in the South West transept of Ely Cathedral, commemorating the impact of the First World War in Cambridgeshire. With a cascade of 100 banners, each an...
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Candlemas
02 February 2018 7:30pm
For the third time Ely Cathedral will be holding its popular sell-out Candlemas event. Over 7000 candles will illuminate the hallowed spaces of the Cathedral and the sounds of Ely Cathedral...
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Community of St Etheldreda Quiet Day
03 February 2018 9:30am - 3pm
The Lord is our Shepherd
Finding the Shepherd in our midst
A New Year Quiet Day reflecting on Psalm 23, led by Revd Natalie Andrews and Lynne Turner including an Icon Workshop in...
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Faith in the Questions
05 February 2018 7:30pm
Faith in the Questions Tour, Riding Lights Theatre Company/Scientists in Congregations
Counting the Clouds a new one-act play by Nigel Forder followed by conversation with leading scientists.
Riding Lights Theatre Company is one...
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'A Pastoral Heart: The Enduring Legacy of Michael Mayne' by Joel Huffstetler
06 February 2018 7:30pm
An insightful talk about the life & work of The Very Reverend Michael Mayne who was Dean of Westminster, having previously spent seven years in Cambridge as Vicar of Great St...
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'A Flower in an Hour' - Embroidery Workshop 1
07 February 2018 11:30am - 2:30pm
Celebrated international textile artist, Helen M. Stevens, will be demonstrating how you can embroider a lifelike, realistic floral portrait in just one hour! Featured flowers will be "Heart's-ease" and "Forget-me-not" synchronising...
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Love - in the secular and sacred
11 February 2018 6:30pm
A service with a difference as we explore 'love' through readings, music, imagery and prayer.
Lasting approximately one hour, we welcome one of Ely's newest ensembles, The Rural Fruitcake Collective, which...
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'Make a Sweetheart Pincushion' - Session 1
12 February 2018 11am - 1pm
As part of the '100 Hearts for 100 years' Exhibition , Lt Col Neil Stace (Finalist of the Great British Sewing Bee) will be holding family sewing workshops at Ely Cathedral.
Families...
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'Make a Sweetheart Pincushion' - Session 2
12 February 2018 2pm - 4pm
As part of the '100 Hearts for 100 years' Exhibition , Lt Col Neil Stace (Finalist of the Great British Sewing Bee) will be holding family sewing workshops at Ely Cathedral.
Families...
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'Make a Sweetheart Pincushion' - Session 3
13 February 2018 11am - 1pm
As part of the '100 Hearts for 100 years' Exhibition , Lt Col Neil Stace (Finalist of the Great British Sewing Bee) will be holding family sewing workshops at Ely Cathedral.
Families...
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'Make a Sweetheart Pincushion' - Session 4
13 February 2018 2pm - 4pm
As part of the '100 Hearts for 100 years' Exhibition , Lt Col Neil Stace (Finalist of the Great British Sewing Bee) will be holding family sewing workshops at Ely Cathedral.
Families...
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Subversive Peacemakers: Music in Opposition to War (1914-18) Talk
15 February 2018 6:30pm
An illustrated talk by Clive Barrett, The Anglican Pacifist Fellowship
Music led by singer-songwriter Sue Gilmurray
Discover moving stories of those who opposed the First World war
Hear the hymns and songs that inspired...
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Organ Recital - Sonatas and Symphonies 1
22 February 2018 7:30pm - 8:45pm
Edmund Aldhouse presents the first in a series of Sonatas and Symphonies for organ. Bach's intricate sonata is complemented by Vierne's magnificent symphony, an epic journey from its brooding opening to...
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Lunchtime Concert - Pupils of King's Ely
07 March 2018 1:10pm
Admission by Cathedral ticket or pass
Retiring collection
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ELY CATHEDRAL BOX OFFICE on 01353 660349 (Mon-Sat 9.30am-4pm)
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Lady Chapel Lunchtime Concert - The Chapel Choir of Saint James School, Hagerstown, Maryland USA
08 March 2018 1:10pm
Songs from the Shaker Tradition, arr. Kevin Sigfried (b. 1969)
I Will Bow and Be Simple
Love is Little, Love is Low
Gentle Words
The Gift to Be Simple - arr. Bob Chilcott, b. 1955
The...
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Meet the Volunteer Team
08 March 2018 6:30pm
Would you like to find out a bit more about becoming a volunteer at Ely Cathedral? We are hosting a 'Meet the Volunteer Team' evening on 8 March at 6.30pm in...
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Mothering Sunday
11 March 2018
Mothering Sunday is celebrated by Christians in many parts of the world and is the day in the year when the 'Mother Church' gives thanks for the gift of mothers and...
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Lady Chapel Lunchtime Concert - Blair Academy Orchestra and Singers
12 March 2018 1:10pm
Admission by Cathedral ticket or pass
Retiring collection
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ELY CATHEDRAL BOX OFFICE on 01353 660349 (Mon-Sat 9.30am-4pm)
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Organ Recital - Sonatas and Symphonies 2
15 March 2018 7:30pm - 8:45pm
Paul Trepte presents the second in the series of Sonatas and Symphonies. Rheinberger's popular sonata with its profound Passacgalia precedes Dupré's great symphony which dramatically recounts the life of Christ.
Programme
Josef Rheinberger
Sonata...
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Lunchtime Concert - St Albans School Chorale and National Cathedral School, Washington DC
21 March 2018 1:10pm
Directors: Brandon Straub and A. Scott Wood.
Accompanist and Organist: Aaron Goen
Admission by Cathedral ticket or pass
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Ely Choral Society Concert - St John Passion. Bach
24 March 2018 7:30pm
Andrew Parnell Director
Rogers Covey-Crump Evangelist
Edmund Aldhouse Organ continuo
Chameleon Arts Baroque Orchestra
This promises to be a very special performance sung in English and taking full advantage of the wonderful acoustic...
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Lady Chapel Lunchtime Concert - Radcliffe on Trent Male Voice Choir
06 April 2018 1:10pm
Admission by Cathedral ticket or pass
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ELY CATHEDRAL BOX OFFICE on 01353 660349 (Mon-Sat 9.30am-4pm)
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Ely Cathedral Centre Spring Craft Fair
07 April 2018 10am - 3pm
Over 30 Stalls spread across four floors.
Original Prints, Upcycled items, Children's Clothes, Knitted and Fabric Goods, Jewellery, Cards and much more.
Come in to find that perfect gift or just treat yourself!
Delicious...
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Easter Holiday Drop-in Session Monday
09 April 2018 10am - 12pm
Free drop-in sessions for children of all ages, run on the mornings of 4, 9 and 11 April.
Activities include:
Story Telling
Brass Rubbing
Arts and Crafts
Puzzles and Games
For further details telephone the Director of...
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Easter Holiday Drop-in Session Wednesday
11 April 2018 10am - 12pm
Free drop-in sessions for children of all ages, run on the mornings of 4, 9 and 11 April.
Activities include:
Story Telling
Brass Rubbing
Arts and Crafts
Puzzles and Games
For further details telephone the Director of...
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Come & Sing Evensong
14 April 2018 1:30pm - 6:30pm
Following a very popular inaugural event in 2016, Ely Cathedral once more offers the chance to experience the magic of singing Evensong under the famous Octagon tower. Join the Ely Cathedral...
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Organ Recital - Sonatas & Symphonies 3
19 April 2018 7:30pm - 8:45pm
Aaron Shilson, Assistant Organist to Ely Cathedral Girls' Choir, presents the fourth in the Cathedral's 2018 evening series of organ recitals, with a programme comprising Mendelssohn's Second Sonata and Vierne's Third...
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Lunchtime Concert - Junior Prime Brass
22 April 2018 1:10pm
Conductor - Christopher Lawrence
A varied programme for all the family, to include:
Paul Patterson - Prime Fanfare
Tylman Susato - Dances from 'The Danserye'
Vittorio Monti - Czardas (soloist: Cameron Scott)
Raymond...
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Woodbridge School Choral Society - Michael Tippett's 'A Child Of Our Time'
26 April 2018 7:30pm
Woodbridge School Choral Society
Michael Tippett
A Child Of Our Time
Vaughan Williams:
Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis and other vocal works.
Chris Milton (conductor)
Claire Weston (choral director)
Clare Tunney (soprano)
Hannah Bennett (alto)
Aaron Godfrey-Mayes (tenor)
Meilir...
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From Russia with Love - Ely Sinfonia
28 April 2018 7:30pm
With its rich, vibrant culture, Russia has produced some of the most exciting music ever written. Among it are three of our favourite pieces: Khachaturian's Spartacus and Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet,...
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Libera in Concert
12 May 2018 7:30pm
The magical sounds of Libera enchant audiences across the world - from Moscow to Manila, from Westminster to Washington, from Tokyo to Toronto, from Shanghai to Singapore. The boys' distinctive white...
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Lady Chapel Lunchtime Concert - William Jewell College Choir, Missouri, USA
17 May 2018 1:10pm
Admission by Cathedral ticket or pass
Retiring collection
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ELY CATHEDRAL BOX OFFICE on 01353 660349 (Mon-Sat 9.30am-4pm)
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Organ Recital - Theme and Variations
17 May 2018 7:30pm - 8:45pm
Sarah MacDonald gives a programme of Variations for Organ, including works by J.S. Bach, César Franck and George Thalben-Ball.
Admission Free
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RSCM Ely Festival of Church Music
19 May 2018 5pm
The annual Ely Festival of Church Music will be held in the Cathedral with a choir of over 200.
This year it will be conducted by Paul Trepte, Director of Music...
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Lady Chapel Lunchtime Concert - Platte River Singers
29 May 2018 1:10pm
Beautiful Music in Glorious Spaces
Performance and Heritage Tour of England
Dr. David Bauer & Clayton Moyer, Directors
Ann Bauer, Accompanist
Platte River Singers, Kearney First United Methodist Church
and the University of Nebraska Kearney Choirs
Programme
Processional
Ave...
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Pop-up Science Festival 2018: Shape and Colour
30 May 2018 10am
After the success of the first Ely Cathedral Science Festival we are proud to host a Pop-up Science Festival: Shape and Colour
10am - 1pm | Interactive activities for all the family...
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Lady Chapel Lunchtime Concert - The Derwent Singers
01 June 2018 1:10pm
This award-winning Derby-based chamber choir has earned itself a distinguished reputation for performance of all musical genres, from the Renaissance to the present-day. Around twenty-five strong, they perform several concerts each...
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Lunchtime Concert - Iowa City West High School International Choir
10 June 2018 1:10pm
The Iowa City West High School International Choir is a non-auditioned ensemble consisting of 9-12 grade students that are interested in performing in some of the world's most acoustically rewarding venues....
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Italian Baroque at Ely Cathedral
13 June 2018 7:30pm
Part of Aldeburgh Festival
Ensemble
Le Concert Spirituel
Hervé Niquet conductor
Programme:
Benevolo Mass: Si Deus pro nobis, interspersed with plainchant, and choral and instrumental music by Monteverdi, Frescobaldi and Palestrina
The Aldeburgh Festival returns to Ely...
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Organ Recital - Four Hands & Four Feet
14 June 2018 7:30pm - 8:45pm
Edmund Aldhouse & Aaron Shilson present an evening of organ duets, including Kenneth Leighton's Martyrs, Merkel's First Sonata and works by Hakim, Alkan and Rutter.
Admission Free
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Lady Chapel Lunchtime Concert - Stockholm Boys' Choir
17 June 2018 2pm
The Stockholm Boys' Choir, founded in 1938, is on UK-Tour and presents a programme of classical choral music. It includes a first UK-performance by Karl Jenkins' O Salutaris Hostia as well...
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Ely Cathedral Flower Festival 2018 Preview Evening
20 June 2018 6:30pm
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT
The Flower Festival will be officially opened by special guest, Garden Designer Diarmuid Gavin at the preview evening which also includes a champagne reception in the...
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Ely Cathedral Flower Festival 2018
21 Jun 2018 - 24 Jun 2018
Ely Cathedral's eagerly awaited Flower Festival returns in 2018 and promises to be one of the most spectacular events in East Anglia.
Attractions include eye-catching displays, musical recitals, floral demonstrations and a...
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Military Wives Choir Concert and Private View of The Flower Festival
22 June 2018 7pm - 9:30pm
THS EVENT IS NOW SOLD
As part of our Flower Festival why not join us for a special evening which includes a concert given in the Lady Chapel by The Military...
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Lunchtime Concert - The Ladies of First UMC Chancel Choir, Alabama, USA
29 June 2018 1:10pm
Admission by Cathedral ticket or pass
Retiring collection
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ELY CATHEDRAL BOX OFFICE on 01353 660349 (Mon-Sat 9.30am-4pm)
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