21/10/2006
Well wishers of the Cathedral who managed to
get to the AGM will already have learnt the good news. On
that occasion The Friends of Leicester Cathedral were
delighted to announce two ways during the last few months
in which they have been able to support the Cathedral's
work; this is, of course, the main reason for the Friends
very existence. Three new full Choral Scholarships for boys
and girls have been created for the next three years.
Full details can be obtained from The Master of the
Music, Jonathan Gregory (Tel: 0116 248 7476 or email: 'Jonathan.Gregory@LECCofE.org'.
It is the hope of the Committee that these Scholarships
will provide the opportunity for the Cathedral to attract
and train even more boys and girls with musical ability to
become choristers. In addition the Friends have purchased a
laptop computer and projector for the use of the Cathedral
in general, particularly for organ recitals and for other
Cathedral functions. The Committee hopes that this equipment
will be used widely; details can be obtained from the Dean's
office.
In order to give practical support to the work of the
Cathedral The Friends need continually to raise money - this
they do in two ways. Firstly, by membership of The
Association of the Friends of Leicester Cathedral. It is
self evident that the greater the membership of the Friends
(which is open to both the clergy and to the laity) the more
funds the Association has with which to respond to the ever
increasing needs of the Cathedral. Secondly, funds are
raised by means of social events which are open to both
members and non-members alike.
The next social occasion is the 'FRIENDS' WINTER SOIRÉE'
which will be on Friday, November 24th. All who are reading
this should mark this date in ink in their diaries and apply
for tickets without delay. Due to the size of the buildings
available for this event tickets are, alas, definitely
limited. Your attention is particularly drawn to this point.
FRIENDS' WINTER SOIRÉE
Friday, Nov 24th 2006 at
6.30p.m. for 7.00p.m.
To be held in Leicester's mediaeval Guildhall, complete with a blazing
log fire and a glass of mulled wine. Listen to an
enchanting programme of music presented by The Wyvern
Singers, the distinguished Midlands choir who made such an
impression a year ago with their singing of the anthem 'Cantique
de Jean Racine' by Fauré at the
Cathedral Service which marked the 200th anniversary of The
Battle of Trafalgar. Ranging from folk songs and
spirituals to music by Vaughan Williams and Hoagy Carmichael
the varied programme will be directed by their conductor
Charles Paterson, Cathedral Songman, who needs no
introduction to Leicester music lovers.
Then at 8.15p.m. sit down in the Cathedral Centre to enjoy
the sumptuous three course supper consisting of:
Hors d'oeuvre Vivienne
Casserole au Canon Pasta
or
Rolyan Vegetarian Mélange
Winter Gascoyne Vegetables
Parkin Pudding
or
Fromage Timtim
Coffee served with Foster's Fudge and Chocolate Fuggles
Carriages at 10.00p.m.
Tickets for the whole evening are on sale now priced £16.50
and should be ordered direct from The Treasurer, Mrs Suzanne
Uprichard by 'phone 0116 277 2988, by email '
suzanne.uprichard@talktalk.net'
or by post to 2, Glenville Ave., Glen Parva, Leicester LE2
9JF.
Cheques should be made payable to: The Association of
Friends of Leicester Cathedral. ''
