For centuries the pew has been used as a seating area for audiences to receive important messages and to reflect on one’s own. From time-to-time quiet whispers can be heard across the pews when reuniting with familiar faces or greeting those who aren’t.
The Pew Podcast is a place for all to gather to discuss local and global events, personal experiences and worship, and listen to guest speakers and musical treats.
Episode 1 – Join Canon Andy and Bruce in this inaugural episode as they walk the cathedral grounds whilst discussing current events and childhood memories.
Listen to episode 1 on Youtube
Episode 2 – On this episode you are invited to Canon Andy’s garden in Dome Alley. The hosts reflect on the upcoming ‘double feast’ of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations and Pentecost. The pair then head to Sparsholt Cricket Club for a pint and a chat with Major General Alastair Bruce of Crionaich OBE VR DL, a royal, constitutional and religious commentator for Sky News. They discuss the good humoured and kind qualities of Her Majesty the Queen, as well as plans for the bank holiday weekend. The episode ends with a musical treat, ‘Zadok the Priest’, performed by The Winchester Cathedral Choir.
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Episode 3 – Recorded high from the organ loft the pair admire the Quire from up above, whilst reflecting on their own personal experiences with music and worship. They recall their school days, chat about the delights of Evensong and discuss the management of the busy music department with guest Andrew Lumsden, who provides an insight into his life as Director of Music at Winchester Cathedral.
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