DRAGONS & JAZZ AT THE CATHEDRAL
Newport Cathedral has joined in the Ryder Cup excitement with one of the city's superdragons taking up residence on the piazza outside the Cathedral. The Wetlands Dragon was done by artist Tom Brown is one of 30 superdragons to appear around the City between now and October 27th as the City hosts the 2010 Ryder Cup Golf event.
The Cathedral will also host a Jazz Concert performed by young musicians from across South East Wales on Thursday, September 30th.
KNIGHTSBRIDGE COMES TO ST WOOLOS
For the 5th year running the Cathedral is holding a gala evening of music sung by its renown choir, interspersed with seasonal readings read by local celebrities. Following the Concert there will be a Champagne Reception. Proceeds from the event on Thursday, November 25th at 7pm will go towards the one million pounds needed to restore the cathedral roof.
Tickets(£25 per head) may be purchased by calling (01633)212077, or from the cathedral shop.
MUSIC @ St WOOLOS
Unless otherwise stated all proceeds are for the Cathedral Emergency Campaign. There is a retiring collection at each of the Saturday Noon Recitals.
Thursday 16th September, 7.30 p.m. Piano Concert, Jill Crossland. (Tickets £10, £7.50 Concessions) Saturday 25th September, 12.00 noon, Choral Recital, The Flying Shepherds. Thursday 30th September, 7.30 p.m. The Greater Gwent Youth Jazz Orchestra. Thursday 21st October, 7.30 p.m. Organ Recital, Gareth Perkins. (Tickets £6, £4 Concessions) Saturday 30th October, 12.00 noon, to be confirmed. Saturday 13th November, Cancelled Thursday 25th November, Knightsbridge Comes to St Woolos. Saturday 27th November, 7.00 pm. St Woolos Chamber Ensemble and Torfaen Choral Society. to be confirmed. Saturday 11th December, to be confirmed. (Updated 07.09.2010)
150 YEARS OF SERVICE
The funeral directors Tovey Bros will celebrate 150 years of service to the community with a special service in the Cathedral at 2.30 p.m. on Saturday 16th October.
CONFIRMATION 2010
The Confirmation Service in the Cathedral will be held on November 17th at 6.00 p.m.
CATHEDRAL WELCOMERS
There is an urgent need to recruit additional members to the team of Welcomers. If you are able to spare up to two hours occasionally or even better on a regular basis, please call Brian Cox in the Cathedral Administrator's Office, 01633 212077.