Notices

Below you will find information that may affect your visit to the Cathedral, such as road closures, limited access to the Cathedral, or significant changes to services. Information with long-term relevance can be found in News.

Durham University Choral Society Concert - 10th March 2012

Tickets are available from request from the choral society email account choral.society@durham.ac.uk, and also on the door on the evening of the concert and not from the Gala Theatre Box Office as previously advertised.

Please accept our apologies for any confusion.

Temporary Library Closure

The Library will be closed to all readers from Thursday 1 March to Friday 31 March, reopening on Monday 2 April.  This closure is for essential stock maintenance.

Special Events & Concerts: March 2012

Friday 2 March, 7.30pm

Concert by Durham University Orchestral Society and The Stanford Society

Full details to be announced on www.dur.ac.uk/orchestral.society

A Durham University Orchestral Society and The Stanford Society promotion

Friday 9 March, 9.30am – 3.30pm, Prior’s Hall

Valuing Heritage

A one day seminar that investigates the various ways in which communities engage with heritage around the world. Speakers include: Dr Divya Tolia-Kelly, Department of Geography, University of Durham; Dr John Schofield, Director, Centre for Applied Heritage Studies, University of York; Professor Mike Robinson, University of Birmingham and Director, Ironbridge Institute; Dr Elizabeth Carnegie, University of Sheffield Management School; Jane Brantom, Heritage Consultant; and Dr Simon Woodward, Senior Research Fellow, Leeds Metropolitan University. Suitable for academics, planners, tourism professionals and others involved in promoting, protecting and celebrating tangible and intangible heritage.

Half day delegates (excluding lunch and guided tour) £20

Student delegates (excluding lunch and guided tour) £10

Lunch and guided tour £10

For more information and booking details see www.durhamcathedral.co.uk or

email events@durhamcathedral.co.uk

A joint event between Leeds Metropolitan University (International Centre for Research in Events, Tourism and Hospitality) and the Durham World Heritage Site.

Saturday 10 March, 7.30pm

Durham University Choral Society

Handel: The King shall rejoice

Handel: My heart is inditing

Mozart: Mass in C minor

Conductor: James Lancelot

Accompanied by members of Durham University Orchestral Society

A performance of selected works from Handel’s much loved Coronation Anthems, followed by one of Mozart’s more rarely performed works; the majestic and powerful Great Mass in C minor. The origin and purpose of this lesser known of Mozart’s works is shrouded in mystery, but it is undoubtedly a personal and profound statement about his faith, taking inspiration from the works of Handel and Bach to create something transcending his own time. To hear this work performed in the magnificent Durham Cathedral is an opportunity not to be missed.

Tickets: £15 full view, £10 restricted view (£6 & £5 concessions).

Available from the Gala Theatre Box Office 0191 332 4041

A Durham University Choral Society promotion

Tuesday 20 March, 10.15am, St Mary’s and St Cuthbert’s Church, Chester-le-Street

Saint Cuthbert’s Day Walk

Join the Northumbrian Association for its annual St Cuthbert’s Day Walk from Chester-le-Street to Durham Cathedral; symbolic of the transfer of the body and the relics of St Cuthbert from Chester-le-Street to Durham in 995AD and formation of the Saxon White Church, a precursor of today’s Norman Cathedral, by the community of St Cuthbert. Gather at

St Mary’s and St Cuthbert’s Church for the eight mile guided walk.

For more information call John Danby on 0191 389 2699.

Tuesday 20 March, 3.00pm – 4.00pm

The Receiving of St Cuthbert’s Banner

The Northumbrian Association has commissioned the creation of a

new St Cuthbert’s Banner to replace the earlier banner that was destroyed during the Reformation. The replacement has been created by a team

of North-East artisans, the whole project having been funded by John

and Lyn Cuthbert. It is hoped (weather permitting) the banner will be carried up the Bailey in Durham on the final stretch of the annual St Cuthbert’s Day walk (see above) and formally received into the Cathedral sometime between 3pm and 4pm. If the weather is inclement the banner will be taken straight to the Cathedral to be formally received when the walkers arrive.

The banner will also be used in procession during the St Cuthbert’s Day Festal Evensong taking place at 7.30pm.

Saturday 24 March, 10.00am – 5.00pm, Prior’s Hall

Benedictine Day

The Cathedral’s Benedictine heritage is a living tradition that shapes lives today drawing from the Cathedral’s history as a monastery. The day offers an introduction to the Benedictine tradition, including a behind-the-scenes visit to some of the monastic buildings, an overview of the Rule of St Benedict and conversation about how this wise tradition can help with modern discipleship.

All are welcome to this free event, please email events@durhamcathedral.co.uk to reserve a place. Please bring your own lunch or eat in the Undercroft Restaurant. The event is free but a suggested donation of £10 to help cover costs can be made on the day.

Saturday 24 March, 2.00pm – 3.00pm

The Cathedral Library (the Refectory)

Show and Tell: Animal and Plant Kingdoms

Join Gabriel Sewell, the Cathedral’s Head of Collections, and see some of the Cathedral’s manuscripts, first editions and special collections of botanical and animal themed printed books.

Tickets: £6 (£5 concessions) available from the Gala Theatre Box Office

0191 332 4041

Special Events & Concerts: February 2012

Friday 10 February, 7.30pm, Elvet Methodist Church Hall

Keyboard and Komedy at the Movies

Enjoy classic silent cinema with live piano accompaniment.

Main film: For Heaven’s Sake staring Harold Lloyd

George Hetherington: piano

Presented by David Williams

Tickets: £8, £4 for children, available from the Gala Theatre Box Office

0191 332 4041

A Durham Cathedral Choir Association promotion

Saturday 25 February, 2.00pm – 3.00pm

The Cathedral Library (the Refectory)

Show and Tell: Mapping the World

Join Gabriel Sewell, the Cathedral’s Head of Collections, as she talks about and displays some of the Cathedral’s manuscripts, first editions and special collections of geographical printed books and maps.

Tickets: £6 (£5 concessions) available from the Gala Theatre Box Office

0191 332 4041