Prayers for Lady Thatcher at Durham Cathedral
Prayers will be said for Baroness Thatcher during services at Durham Cathedral today to mark her funeral.
- Holy Communion 0730
- Morning Prayers 0845
- Service 1230
- Service 1715
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Full Report: Lambton Worm comes to Durham Cathedral
Durham Cathedral played host to a musical extravaganza as hundreds of the region's children showcased their musical talent.
More than 250 children from Sunderland took part in a concert as part of the Cathedral's Music Outreach programme.
Among the performances was the famous story of the Lambton Worm - complete with 50 feet long worm designed by the children.
The concerts are designed to give the children the chance to learn musical skills, as well as to perform in such a historic setting.
You can see the full report below.
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Durham Cathedral reaches out to Sunderland children
More than 250 children from Sunderland took part in the concert in Durham as part of the Cathedral's Music Outreach programme.
Among the performances was the famous story of the Lambton Worm - complete with 50 feet long worm.
The concerts are designed to give the children the chance to learn musical skills, as well as to perform in such a historic setting.
"Wisht lads and lasses" perform at Durham Cathedral
Schoolchildren from around the region joined choristers from Durham Cathedral today as part of the Cathedral's Music Outreach Programme.
The programme brings children from eight schools around the region to work with the choristers every term, culminating in three large concerts for friends, families and the local community.
– Councillor Pat Smith, Portfolio Holder for Children's Services"We hope the children and their families all enjoy this wonderful occasion, which they have all worked so hard with their schools to prepare for.
We really value the long standing partnership we have with Durham Cathedral through this Music Outreach Programme. It not only provides our schools with the opportunity to learn musical skills and develop musical talent alongside the choristers, but also to perform in front of friends and family in historic and hallowed surroundings."
The schools taking part in today's concert were:
- Barnwell Primary
- Dubmire Primary
- Easington Lane Primary
- Redby Primary
- St Cuthbert's RC Primary
- Usworth Colliery Primary
- Wessington Primary
- Willowfields Primary
50 feet worm to sing "Wisht lads and lasses"
Children from primary schools around Sunderland are taking part in an outreach concert in Durham Cathedral where they will be singing the legendary Wearside song the Lambton Worm.
The children have not only learnt the words of the song, but also designed and made a worm costume that is up to fifty feet long.
The concert is one of three large school music outreach concerts a year performed at the Cathedral.
Kate Adie: "I can't wait until next year"
Former war reporter Kate Adie has been talking about how exciting it is to be part of next year's 'Jewels of the North' flower festival at Durham Cathedral.
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Durham Cathedral 'delighted to welcome' Kate Adie home
Staff at Durham Cathedral have announced their joy at having former war reporter Kate Adie onboard for next year's 'Jewels of the North' flower festival.
– The Very Reverend Michael Sadgrove, Dean of Durham"We are delighted that Kate is support Jewels of the North.
Our own flower arrangers here at the Cathedral are working with other Northumberland and Durham Area NAFAS members as the festival is planned. Their enthusiasm is boundless.
Having a local Patron with an international profile as a highly respected journalist is greatly appreciated.
As Kate joins in the preparations, she may find she develops new skills and her already multi-faceted career takes another turn.
We are delighted to welcome her to her 'home' Cathedral as we celebrate our great Northern Saint."
Former war reporter to front Durham flower festival
Famous Sunderland ex-pat and journalist Kate Adie has accepted Durham Cathedral's invitation to be their patron for next year's 'Jewels of the North' flower festival.
Kate Adie has been working with floral designer Pauline Lund and members of the National Association of Flower Arranger Societies to come up with ideas for the festival.
'Jewels of the North' will be a celebration of innovation in the North East inspired by the Anglo Saxon Lindisfarne Gospels due to go on display at the cathedral next summer.
The Lindisfarne Gospels were written in honour of St Cuthbert - the saint whose shrine Durham Cathedral was built to house.
The flower festival will take place from the 30th August to the 4th September next year and all money raised will be in support of the Cathedral's Open Treasure project.
Thanksgiving service at Durham Cathedral
Hundreds of people gather at Durham Cathedral for a service of thanksgiving in celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. The Bishop of Durham will address the congregation, saying the Queen has been like a 'gift from God' during her 60 years on the throne.