Awesome Anselm Exhibition at Chester Cathedral This summer discover a beautiful collection of illustrations by Cathedral volunteer, Patricia Faraday - 'Awesome Anselm and the Chester Imp'. These illustrations were created for the third instalment of Canon Jane Brooke's books about a cheeky little wooden church mouse called Anselm - 'Awesome Anselm and the Chester Imp'. The exhibition concludes on Saturday 10 July when Canon Brooke hosts a 'Meet the Author' event in the Cathedral. Full details of this separate event…
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The Tiger Who Came to Tea - at Chester Cathedral Celebrating Judith Kerr’s much-loved children’s book, this family-friendly exhibition features a life-size model tiger and facsimile artwork from the iconic picture book. The tiger – and a re-creation of the kitchen from the book – makes the perfect photo opportunity for fans of the book of all ages. The Tiger Who Came to Tea began life as a bedtime story for Judith Kerr’s own children, before being published…
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The Chester Heritage Festival tells the story of our city and its people. Ahead of the festival, the official website will reveal the events that will take place in and around Chester during the festival. Visit the official website here. Chester Cathedral will also celebrate the festival by demonstrating heritage skills throughout the week. Follow us on Facebook here to discover more over the coming weeks.
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Celebrating Chester Heritage Festival, drop in to the Cathedral and watch as Cathedral Conservator and volunteers work on conserve the Bishop Jacobson Collection – a nineteenth century collection of 1,200 books which are being cleaned and bound to conserve for future generations. Friday 18 June - Friday 25 June (not Sunday 20 June) Daily 10am - 4pm
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Living Judaism A talk by a Rabbi about Judaism today followed by an introduction to Passover meal led by Ann Angel, a consultant who teaches Judaism in schools and with teachers. She will take people through Passover. Hosted by the Lord Mayor of Chester, Mark Williams in the Council Room in Chester Town Hall. LectureProgram 4.30pm - 5.10pm - An Overview of the Jewish Faith with Rabbi Fabian Sborovsky 5.10pm - 5.25pm - Refreshments 5.25pm - 6pm - Passover with Ann…
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An exciting model railway event chugs into the Cathedral this summer. Created by railway enthusiast Pete Waterman OBE, and from the builders of ‘Leamington Spa’ this event will present a bespoke model railway that demonstrates the West Coast Mainline - a 74ft OO model featuring the work of Thomas Brassey. A superb event for model railway enthusiasts and families alike! Making Tracks - Discover the West Coast Mainline is generously supported by Pro-Networks, Expert IT Support, driving your business, All…
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‘Listen carefully, my son, to the master’s instructions and attend to them with the ear of your heart’. (Prologue to the Rule of St Benedict) The Prologue: Challenge and Response A day workshop led by Esther de Waal, author of 'Seeking God: The Way of St. Benedict' In the Chapter House. £17 per person, including refreshments and a Soup & Sandwich lunch.
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