Please book tickets for Friends events by ringing the office on 01962 857244/5 or email friends@winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Tickets are £13 for Friends and £15 for non-Friends. Attendance by Zoom is by donation.
Julie Adams – ‘A Chapel for Our Lady at Winchester’ – Wednesday 16 October, 2.30pm in the Paul Woodhouse Suite and on Zoom
In this talk we will hear about the rise, fall and eventual rise again of our Lady Chapel, which was abandoned during the Reformation very shortly after its refurbishment in the late 15th century. Our Lady Chapel is one of the most impressive areas of the Cathedral, and we are lucky to retain the only pre-Reformation choir stalls in the country, along with vast stained glass windows, colourful vaulting, and the remains of extraordinary paintings of legends of the Virgin Mary. This talk will be followed by tea
and biscuits.
Alison Evans, Winchester Cathedral Chief Operating Officer – Tuesday 12 November, 2.30pm in the Paul Woodhouse Suite and on Zoom
Alison will be talking about the Cathedral’s exciting pipeline of capital works projects for the next decade and beyond, to ensure this beautiful and very special place continues to adapt, thrive and remain relevant to modern society. This will include plans for the future use of Priors Hall, how the derelict buildings will be given new life and how we ensure the cathedral stonemasons and carpenters have the facilities they need to continue their special craftsmanship. This talk will be followed by tea
and biscuits.
David Rymill, Cathedral Archivist – Christmas at Winchester Cathedral through the ages – Tuesday 3 December, 7pm, Zoom only
In this talk, David will use the archive to show the ways in which Christmas has been celebrated at the Cathedral over the centuries, from the roles played by the monks of St Swithun’s Priory in medieval times in worship, and the food they would have enjoyed at Christmas feasts, to the carols that have been sung in the Cathedral over the years and the ways in which Cathedral clergy have presented the Christmas message in their sermons.
Angela Forder-Stent – ‘Our industrious Dean Selwyn – why was he never made a Bishop?’ – Wednesday 29 January 2.30pm. Paul Woodhouse Suite & Zoom
Selwyn was Dean of Winchester for nearly thirty years. A distinguished scholar and preacher, he was responsible for founding the Pilgrim’s School and was also instrumental in the creation of The Friends of Winchester Cathedral. Angela will document his distinguished life and career and also explain why he never was awarded a bishopric. This talk will be followed by tea and biscuits.
Josh Stephens, Winchester Cathedral Sub-Organist – ‘My Life as a Cathedral Organist’ – Tuesday 25 February, 2.30pm, Paul Woodhouse Suite & Zoom
One of our brilliant organists, Josh will talk about his training as an organist and his career path to Winchester. He will also enlighten us about the challenges and joys of his role as a sub-organist and a choir director. This talk will be followed by tea and biscuits.
Ken Eglington – ‘History of England’ Study Day – Tuesday 25 March, 10.30am-3.30pm, Paul Woodhouse Suite
Ken Eglinton’s popular extended presentation ‘The History of England & Wales’ tells the story of a journey from serfdom to freedom, and from ignorance to enlightenment. This event will explore how, through rebellion, war, law, plague, poetry, murder, and ever-advancing knowledge, an English national identity emerged. This event will be run as a study day with refreshments and lunch included. Tickets for this full day study day are £25.