Wednesday 7th September at 7.00 pm
The Service of Welcome for the new Bishop of Repton, the Right Revd Jan McFarlane, takes place in the Carthedral on Wednesday 7th September at 7.00 pm. The service will celebrate the new ministry of Bishop Jan in Derby and Derbyshire and mark a new stage in the life of the Diocese of Derby. This service is ticketed (tickets are free) and you can book online here>> Do come along and give Bishop Jan a good Derbyshire welcome.
The Venerable Jan McFarlane will be consecrated as Bishop of Repton on Wednesday 29 June by the Archbishop of Canterbury in Canterbury Cathedral, becoming the ninth female bishop in the Church of England. She comes to Derby from the diocese of Norwich where she has been Archdeacon of Norwich. As the Bishop of Repton she will be a Suffragan Bishop, working alongside the Bishop of Derby in leading the Church of England across the whole of the county and the diocese. She will work with key people and organisations involved with the well-being of communities in Derbyshire.
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25th May 2016
Those who have visited The Grand Tour which has been in the Cathedral since early April will already have come across the work of Danielle Stevenson. As a twenty-first century response to the eighteenth century monuments in the Court and Cavendish areas she has used their sculptures as the basis for four portraits in traditional oil painting style with the background unfinished as though the work was still in progress. Throughout June you will get a chance to see the paintings she produced for her BA degree last year, work which impressed me when I made one of my regular visits to the University of Derby degree show in the Art and Design Faculty. The title she has chosen, Creative Encounters, sums up her attempt to combine traditional portrait painting techniques with contemporary imagery in the form of familiar technology.
In her artist’s statement she tells of the chief influences on her work, portraits by Joseph Wright using candle light to create chiaroscuro and the unfinished portraits of Sir Thomas Lawrence which inspired her to leave her portraits of her contemporaries unfinished to give a sense of continuity between the past, in the oil painting technique, and the present. She says of her work, ‘For this exhibition I have used a bright background colour and traditional ornamental frames to emulate Victorian display practices. For the audience I would like there to be a sense of confusion as to the time period of the painting or which time is more important in my work.’
It has always been a policy of the Cathedral to encourage young artists by giving recent graduates an opportunity to display their work. This year we are fortunate in having been able to do so in both the Cathedral and the Sir Richard Morris Lounge.
Geoff Robson (Exhibitions Officer)
Creative Encounters, June Exhibition by Danielle Stevenson
25th May 2016
Those who have visited The Grand Tour which has been in the Cathedral since early April will already have come across the work of Danielle Stevenson. As a twenty-first century response to the eighteenth century monuments in the Court and Cavendish areas she has used their sculptures as the basis for four portraits in traditional oil painting style with the background unfinished as though the work was still in progress. Throughout June you will get a chance to see the paintings she produced for her BA degree last year, work which impressed me when I made one of my regular visits to the University of Derby degree show in the Art and Design Faculty. The title she has chosen, Creative Encounters, sums up her attempt to combine traditional portrait painting techniques with contemporary imagery in the form of familiar technology.
In her artist’s statement she tells of the chief influences on her work, portraits by Joseph Wright using candle light to create chiaroscuro and the unfinished portraits of Sir Thomas Lawrence which inspired her to leave her portraits of her contemporaries unfinished to give a sense of continuity between the past, in the oil painting technique, and the present. She says of her work, ‘For this exhibition I have used a bright background colour and traditional ornamental frames to emulate Victorian display practices. For the audience I would like there to be a sense of confusion as to the time period of the painting or which time is more important in my work.’
It has always been a policy of the Cathedral to encourage young artists by giving recent graduates an opportunity to display their work. This year we are fortunate in having been able to do so in both the Cathedral and the Sir Richard Morris Lounge.
Geoff Robson (Exhibitions Officer)
18th May 2016
Did you know that, every Friday lunchtime from now until July 15th, you can enjoy a free concert in Derby Cathedral – and you can bring a packed lunch? From Shakespeare to Bach, talented singers from the Voicebox to Derby Arts Festival winners – Derby Cathedral’s Lunchtime Concert series is a varied weekly programme of free concerts in the Cathedral nave featuring some very special performers.
Designed to inspire, and to make the last lunch break of the week extra special, the Lunchtime Concert series is a hidden gem of the city. With an expanded offer of 10 concerts this year, there's a broad spectrum of music to appeal to a variety of tastes. This Friday sees Derby-based professional pianist Carolin Hlusiak present a programme of music including Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet in this Shakespeare anniversary year.
The Cathedral's Director of Music, Hugh Morris, said: "These concerts are a great way of spending a lunch hour at the end of the week. We have some first-rate musicians lined up to play; do come and discover this gem of an opportunity in Derby. Why not bring your sandwiches and join us?"
Concerts begin at 1.00pm, and last 45 minutes. Lunches and drinks are available from the Cathedral Café to bring over to the Cathedral, or attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch. Admission is free, with a retiring collection.
Image: Director of Music, Hugh Morris, tests one of the Cathedral pianos in readiness for the Lunchtime Concert series
18th May 2016
Did you know that, every Friday lunchtime from now until July 15th, you can enjoy a free concert in Derby Cathedral – and you can bring a packed lunch? From Shakespeare to Bach, talented singers from the Voicebox to Derby Arts Festival winners – Derby Cathedral’s Lunchtime Concert series is a varied weekly programme of free concerts in the Cathedral nave featuring some very special performers.
Designed to inspire, and to make the last lunch break of the week extra special, the Lunchtime Concert series is a hidden gem of the city. With an expanded offer of 10 concerts this year, there's a broad spectrum of music to appeal to a variety of tastes. This Friday sees Derby-based professional pianist Carolin Hlusiak present a programme of music including Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet in this Shakespeare anniversary year.
The Cathedral's Director of Music, Hugh Morris, said: "These concerts are a great way of spending a lunch hour at the end of the week. We have some first-rate musicians lined up to play; do come and discover this gem of an opportunity in Derby. Why not bring your sandwiches and join us?"
Concerts begin at 1.00pm, and last 45 minutes. Lunches and drinks are available from the Cathedral Café to bring over to the Cathedral, or attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch. Admission is free, with a retiring collection.
Image: Director of Music, Hugh Morris, tests one of the Cathedral pianos in readiness for the Lunchtime Concert series
A Quiet day led by Sister Theresa Margaret CHN
On Saturday 12th November 10.30am to 4pm
A Way In to find out what icons are – Icons as a Way In to being with God
Cost for each day is £8 (payable on booking). Hot drinks and biscuits provided – please bring a packed lunch.
For more information/ booking please contact Sister Diana (Assistant Provincial)
Tel 01332 671716 (ext 6)
Email assistantprovincialchn@yahoo.co.uk
Convent of the Holy Name are hosting a study day led by Revd Sister Rosemary CHN
on Saturday 9th July 10.30am to 4 pm
A day to think together about worship in church
- why do we do it?
- do we look forward to it?
- how does it relate to the rest of our lives?
Cost is £8 (payable on booking). Hot drinks and biscuits provided – please bring a packed lunch.
For more information/ booking please contact Sister Diana (Assistant Provincial)
Tel 01332 671716 (ext 6)
Email assistantprovincialchn@yahoo.co.uk
Ascension Day
Thursday 5th May 2016
A special day of services marking the Feast of the Ascension. All are invited to mark this red letter day in the church's year, the day of Christ's elevation as the Lord of Love.
1.05 pm Sung Eucharist at Derby Cathedral with the Voluntary Choir
6.30 pm Ecumenical Vespers at St Mary's with the Cathedral Choir
The Dean of Derby to Unveil Plans for the Forthcoming Year at AGM
The 10.45am Cathedral Eucharist on Sunday, 24th April will be followed by the Annual General Meeting on the events of 2015. The AGM provides a really good chance to reflect on the past year at the Cathedral, and the Dean has some intriguing plans to unveil for the coming year.
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The Soul in the Machine
Friday 20th May 2016, 7.30 pm
Tickets £10 (£8 concessions) available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/derbycathedral
“We are more than bodies to be fed to a machine. We are made for more than work. We have souls, we have spirits and somewhere in this dead city there must be a place for those things.” London, 1844 - Centre of Empire, crucible of the New Jerusalem. Her gutters run with effluent and blood and her skies are choked with the smoke of a hundred factories and foundries, but above the smoke, the stars still shine. George Williams is a country boy who comes to the city to find his place in the world and to make his mark. Appalled by the spirit-crushing rhythms of the Worker’s life he fights to spread the light of God, and create a place where the soul can be nurtured. Commissioned by YMCA, Created by Saltmine Trust ' The Soul in the Machine' is a play for anyone who works for a living.
Age recommendation for the show is age 12 and upwards.
18th April 2016
Derby Cathedral will mark HM Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday on Thursday 21 April with a special Choral Evensong at which all are welcome.
Choral Evensong will be sung by the Boys and Lay Clerks of the Cathedral Choir with music by Barry Rose, Bryan Kelly and an anthem by Johann Sebastian Bach. Evensong will be led by the Dean of Derby, the Very Revd Dr. John Davies DL, and will include special prayers for the Queen’s 90th birthday. The service begins at 6.30 pm. The flag will be flown and, after the service, the Cathedral’s ring of ten bells will be rung in further celebration. Civic guests will be in attendance and the service is open to all.
Queen Elizabeth is the first reigning British monarch to celebrate her 90th birthday. Further celebrations will take place in June 2016 when the Queen’s birthday is officially celebrated. A special civic service will be held at Derby Cathedral on 12th June 2016 at 3.00 pm.
The Dean of Derby said: “Throughout her life the Queen has given a magnificent example of public service and personal dedication. All are welcome to join in celebrating her birthday at Evensong at Derby Cathedral on 21st April.”
Thursday 21st April 2016, 6.30 pm
Derby Cathedral will mark HM Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday on Thursday 21 April with a special Choral Evensong at which all are welcome.
Derby Cathedral will mark HM Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday on Thursday 21 April with a special Choral Evensong at which all are welcome.
Queen Elizabeth is the first reigning British monarch to celebrate her 90th birthday. Further celebrations will take place in June 2016 when the Queen’s birthday is officially celebrated. A special civic service will be held at Derby Cathedral on 12th June 2016 at 3.00 pm.
30th March 2016
Looking at Thorpe Cloud is what visitors to the Sir Richard Morris Lounge will be doing during April and May with help from Tony Deeming. This will be the second of Tony’s exhibitions for us and, as before, he has chosen a new subject to challenge his talents.
Tony has always combined a professional career in science with a passion for art. Having taken early retirement from a professorship of inorganic chemistry at University College London in 2006 Tony set up a studio in the double garage adjacent to his house in Ashbourne and has spent ten years working on art! Most of his current work is figurative, he runs a weekly life drawing group in Littleover, however, his scientific interest in materials has led him to explore different ways of making marks and to focus on the abstract qualities of his subjects. Hence he has always enjoyed picking a subject and working on variations, in particular variations in the manner of its representation.
He says, ‘This exhibition is largely inspired by Cezanne’s depiction of Mont Sainte-Victoire and his many drawings and paintings in watercolour and oils. Cezanne’s mountain is best viewed from one direction but Derbyshire’s hills are no less impressive and can often be viewed in the round. Thorpe Cloud has been photographed and painted many times but despite this Tony has viewed it from many directions, in different weathers and times of day and depicts it in pen and ink, monoprint, watercolour, collage and mixed media. Like Mont Sainte-Victoire, Thorpe Cloud is made of limestone and is not the highest hill in the area but both are certainly impressive in spite of over familiarity.’
There will be an opportunity to meet Tony and hear him talk about his work at the official launch of his exhibition on Friday 1st April from 5pm to 6pm in the Sir Richard Morris Lounge. The exhibition will be on show from 1st April to 31st May, Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm, closed Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Geoff Robson Exhibitions Officer
