What's On - March

[Owen Spencer-Thomas]

What’s On

March


 Tuesday 7th                          10.30 am – 3.00 pm The Country Vicar.
A Rural Theology Association meeting with the Ven. John Cox (Archdeacon of
Sudbury) on the new book by Derek Osborne. Laity as well as the ordained are
welcome. Held at West Dereham Church, Norfolk, near Downham Market. Please
bring your own lunch – drinks are provided. For more details call Jim Mynors
on 01223 891350 or email Jim at Mynors.me.uk <mailto:Jim at Mynors.me.uk>

Thursday 9th –
Friday 10th                             9.30 am – 4.00 pm Safeguarding
Children. Led by the Peterborough Area Child Protection Committee. A two-day
introduction course to Child Protection. Held in the Peterborough
Professional Development Centre, Cottesmore Close, Peterborough. Details and
application form found at www.peterborough-acpc.co.uk
<http://www.peterborough-acpc.co.uk/>

Friday 10th                             7.00 – 9.30 pm Ely after Dark. An
evening tour of the Cathedral. Experience the atmosphere and envisage the
layout in monastic times. Sup on “pottage, bread and cheese”. Ends with
Compline by candlelight. Tickets £12.50. For details call 01353 660300.


Friday 10th –
Sunday 12th                           Change and Transition. A Myers-Briggs
training weekend led by Elizabeth Sayers. Held at Ferrar House, Little
Gidding, near Huntingdon. For further details and bookings contact Tony and
Judith Hodgson on 01832 293383 or email info at ferrarhouse.co.uk
<mailto:info at ferrarhouse.co.uk>

Saturday 11th                         7.30 pm Rutter’s Requiem and a
selection of Holst Part Songs is being presented by the Ely Consort choir.
Featuring organist Jonathan Lilley and soprano Ruth Shepherd.  Held at Ely
Methodist Church in Chapel Street.   Tickets £6.  (Under 16’s free). For
details contact Aileen Biagi at aileen at amoar.freeserve.co.uk
<mailto:aileen at amoar.freeserve.co.uk>

Sunday 12th                           6.30 pm Cathedral Taizé Service. Taizé
service for Lent in the Lady Chapel at Ely Cathedral. Everyone is welcome.
If you would like to be part of the music group please come at 5.45 pm for a
rehearsal.

Thursday 16th                        10.00 am – 4.00 pm One-Day Basic Godly
Play Study Day. Held at Trumpington Vicarage, Cambridge. Cost is £15/20
including lunch, handouts and materials. Call Gill Ambrose on 01223 511717
or gill.ambrose at ely.anglican.org <mailto:gill.ambrose at ely.anglican.org>

Saturday 18th                          10.00 am – 4.00 pm Silence and
Stillness – Christian Prayer and Meditation in Context – recovering the
simple stillness of silent prayer. Experience contemplative prayer and learn
about meditation through guided sessions and discussions with The Cambridge
Christian Meditation Group.   Held at St. Luke’s Church, Victoria Road,
Cambridge. Cost is  £10/£8 (or donation). Bring and Share lunch.  Details
from Caroline Shepherd on 01223 360648 or email
CarolineShepherd at btinternet.com <mailto:CarolineShepherd at btinternet.com>

Saturday 18th                        10.00 am – 4.45 pm Fabric and
Furnishings in Norfolk Churches and the Medieval Patrons Supporting Them.
The Cambridgeshire Historic Churches Trust Annual Spring Conference. This
all-day conference is being held at Lee Hall, Wolfson College, Cambridge.
Speakers include:
Gerald Randell, Kate Smith, Alayne Fenner and Nicholas Groves. For more
details call 01223 892430 or email cambs.historic.ct at btinternet.com
<mailto:cambs.historic.ct at btinternet.com>

Friday 24th                              9.30 am – 4.30 pm How to live a
prayerful life. Led by Sister Pia Buxton who will be talking about living
prayerfully and the ministry of spiritual direction.  Cost is £20 (including
coffee, lunch & tea).  For details call 01353 663039  or email
bwhinfo at ely.anglican.org <mailto:bwhinfo at ely.anglican.org>

Monday 27th and
Tuesday 28th                          7.30 pm Mystery Play performed by
members of the King’s School, Ely. For details and tickets call 01353 660349
or email box.office at cathedral.ely.anglican.org
<mailto:box.office at cathedral.ely.anglican.org>

Friday 31st March –
Sunday 2nd April                     Icons & The Passion of Christ: looking
towards Easter. A retreat using icons to reflect on the Passion of Christ
and looking forward to Easter.  Led by Sister Esther from Turvey Abbey.
Cost is £95/£105 for the weekend or £16 for attendance on 1st  April. For
details call 01353 663039 or email bwhinfo at ely.anglican.org
<mailto:bwhinfo at ely.anglican.org>



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Owen Spencer-Thomas
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