Daniel Cook becomes Master of the Choristers and Organist

Daniel Cook becomes Master of the Choristers and Organist

16 September 2017 County Durham musician is installed as Master of the Choristers and Organist at Durham Cathedral.

Daniel Cook, an internationally recognised liturgical and concert organist from the North East, is now Master of the Choristers and Organist at Durham Cathedral.  He was installed on Sunday 17 September 2017 at the service of Evensong. He succeeds Canon Dr James Lancelot, who recently retired after 32 years in post.

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Children’s competition to create Anglo-Saxon artwork

Children’s competition to create Anglo-Saxon artwork

31 July 2017 Durham Cathedral is encouraging children to decorate their own Anglo-Saxon style brooches in celebration of the launch of The Treasures of St Cuthbert in Open Treasure.

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New Outdoor Classroom in Durham City

New Outdoor Classroom in Durham City

21 July 2017 A new accessible outdoor classroom is being constructed on the Durham Cathedral Woodlands and Riverbanks with the help of volunteers from Northumbrian Water and Stockton Borough Council.

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Retirement of the Venerable Nick Barker, Archdeacon of Auckland

Retirement of the Venerable Nick Barker, Archdeacon of Auckland

19 July 2017 The retirement of The Venerable Nick Barker (67), Archdeacon of Auckland, will be marked by a farewell service at Durham Cathedral on Thursday, 20 July at 7.00pm.

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History expert celebrates legacy of St Cuthbert’s Treasures

History expert celebrates legacy of St Cuthbert’s Treasures

18 July 2017 Cultural historian, broadcaster and author Dr Janina Ramirez will celebrate the legacy of the Treasures of St Cuthbert with a special event at Durham Cathedral on Saturday 29 July.
Durham Cathedral is awarded £1 million from the National Lottery

Durham Cathedral is awarded £1 million from the National Lottery

17 July 2017 The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) supported by National Lottery players, has awarded the Cathedral a grant of £1 million to support its Foundation 2020 campaign, which is available to match donations raised on a £1 per £1 basis.  

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Ian Wicks appointed as new Headmaster of The Chorister School

Ian Wicks appointed as new Headmaster of The Chorister School

05 July 2017 Ian Wicks, currently Director of Music at Salisbury Cathedral School, has been appointed as Headmaster of The Chorister School, Durham Cathedral, arriving in January 2018.  The School is an independent Prep School in Durham and is where the Cathedral Choristers, along with around 200 other pupils are educated, ranging from pre-school children age 3 to age 13.  Ian succeeds Yvette Day who is leaving to be Headmistress of King's College School, Cambridge, starting her new position in January 2018.

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Mini LEGO Miner’s Banners

Mini LEGO Miner’s Banners

26 June 2017 The miners’ banners produced by Durham Cathedral’s Broderers proved very popular at the Miners’ Gala Festival service in July 2016. The Cathedral Broderers are now in the process of making more banners which will be included in our Durham Cathedral in LEGO model, recreating the annual Miners' Gala Festival Service in LEGO.
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