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SUMMARY:Yes Minister
DESCRIPTION:Join us for what promises to be a fascinating and light-hearted conversation between two of Britain’s most distinguished public servants: Baroness Gillian Shephard of Northwold—former Secretary of State in John Major’s Cabinet and author of the memoir\, ‘The Real Iron Lady’\, recounting her time working with Margaret Thatcher—and Baron Robin Butler of Brockwell—former Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service\, previously Private Secretary to five Prime Ministers. \nTogether they will reflect on decades at the heart of British politics and offer a unique window into the inner workings of Westminster and Whitehall. \nFollowing two sell out shows in Sheringham\, Yes Minister will go to the Edinburgh Festival. \nVIP Tickets\, £100 including a champagne reception in Clergy House at 6 pm with the speakers and other prominent guests. \nGeneral admission\, £25 including refreshments after.
URL:https://westminstercathedral.org.uk/news-event/yes-minister/
LOCATION:Cathedral Hall\, Westminster Cathedral Hall\, Ambrosden Avenue\, London\, SW1P 1QW\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Society of Friends of Westminster Cathedral":MAILTO:friends@rcdow.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Friends’ Quiz Night
DESCRIPTION:Quizmaster: Fr Patrick van der Vorst. \nTickets\, £20 includes a fish supper. Drinks available to purchase on the night. \nFor assistance\, email Andrew at friends@rcdow.org.uk.
URL:https://westminstercathedral.org.uk/news-event/friends-quiz-night-9/
LOCATION:Cathedral Hall\, Westminster Cathedral Hall\, Ambrosden Avenue\, London\, SW1P 1QW\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Society of Friends of Westminster Cathedral":MAILTO:friends@rcdow.org.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260820T121834
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SUMMARY:Friends' Trip to Farnborough
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday 20 June the Friends of Westminster Cathedral will visit St Michael’s Abbey and the Farnborough Air Sciences Trust. \nThe minibus will leave at 9.30am from Clergy House\, 42 Francis Street. \nFor those who wish to make their own way\, meet at the Farnborough Air Sciences Trust at 11am. \nWe will have lunch at the Farnborough Air Sciences Trust. They have a picnic area if you bring your own food and a café where food can be purchased. \nWe may have some capacity to collect from the station please make contact by email in advance friends@rcdow.org.uk.
URL:https://westminstercathedral.org.uk/news-event/farnborough/
LOCATION:Farnborough Air Sciences Trust\, Trenchard House\, 85 Farnborough Road\, Farnborough\, Hampshire\, GU14 6TF\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Society of Friends of Westminster Cathedral":MAILTO:friends@rcdow.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T215000
DTSTAMP:20260820T121834
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SUMMARY:Luminiscence
DESCRIPTION:Luminescence is a ground-breaking take on the concept of son et lumière; a 360-degree video projection experience\, using 24 laser projectors\, which will bring the Cathedral to life in breath-taking ways with colour and imagery\, culminating in a vision of what the Cathedral may one day look like fully covered in mosaics. \nThe experience is accompanied by carefully selected music accompanied by a recorded poetic narration by Hugh Bonneville\, specially scripted for the Cathedral by Tim Whitnall. \nFour nights a week (Wednesday to Saturday) from 1 July 2026 to mid-September.
URL:https://westminstercathedral.org.uk/news-event/luminiscence/
LOCATION:Westminster Cathedral\, Ashley Place\, London\, SW1P 1LT\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260820T121834
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SUMMARY:Caritas Volunteer Fair
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday 4 July 2026\, from 3pm to 5pm\, Caritas Westminster will host their annual Volunteer Fair in Cathedral Hall. \nThe Fair is geared towards parishioners\, volunteers and community groups from across the Diocese of Westminster\, and will showcase a wide range of opportunities with inspiring charities\, social action projects and parish initiatives. \nRegister at the link below. \nIf your parish or project is looking for more volunteers\, and would like to host a stand at the fair\, please contact Elizabeth Wills at cvs@rcdow.org.uk.
URL:https://westminstercathedral.org.uk/news-event/caritas-volunteer-fair/
LOCATION:Cathedral Hall\, Westminster Cathedral Hall\, Ambrosden Avenue\, London\, SW1P 1QW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260709T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260709T210000
DTSTAMP:20260820T121834
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SUMMARY:Friends’ Quiz Night
DESCRIPTION:Quizmaster: Fr Mike Guthrie. \nTickets\, £20 includes a fish supper. Drinks available to purchase on the night. \nFor assistance\, email Andrew at friends@rcdow.org.uk.
URL:https://westminstercathedral.org.uk/news-event/friends-quiz-night-10/
LOCATION:Cathedral Hall\, Westminster Cathedral Hall\, Ambrosden Avenue\, London\, SW1P 1QW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T203000
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SUMMARY:Grand Organ Festival 2026 – James Orford
DESCRIPTION:‘The sheer impact on the listener is unforgettable’ – Stephen Bicknell \nThe Grand Organ of Westminster Cathedral is considered by many to be the greatest achievement and crowning glory of Henry Willis III\, one of England’s finest organ builders. Each year\, some of the world’s most distinguished and talented organists are invited to give headline recitals as part of our Grand Organ Festival. \n9 September 2026\, 7.30pm\nJames Orford\, St Paul’s Cathedral \nJames is a prize-winning Organist of St Paul’s Cathedral\, London\, praised for his ‘dashing playing’. James will play: \n\nPrélude ‘Kyrie Eleison’ (I) from Symphonie Dominicale (Op. 39) – de Saint-Martin\nTrio Sonata in C minor (BWV 526) – J.S. Bach\n\nVivace\, Largo\, Allegro\n\n\nRomanza (III) from Symphony No 5 – Vaughan Williams\nTe Deum (BuxWV 218) – Buxtehude\nSonatina for Organ – Stephen Hough\n\nAllegretto tranquillo\, Allegro giocoso\n\n\nPrélude\, Adagio\, et Choral Varié sur le thême du ‘Veni Creator’ (Op. 4) – Duruflé\n\nTickets are £15 (£12 concessions) and are available on the door.
URL:https://westminstercathedral.org.uk/news-event/grand-organ-festival-2026-james-orford/
LOCATION:Westminster Cathedral\, Ashley Place\, London\, SW1P 1LT\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260820T121834
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SUMMARY:Friends’ Quiz Night
DESCRIPTION:Quizmaster: Cathedral Chaplain TBC. \nTickets\, £20 includes a fish supper. Drinks available to purchase on the night. \nFor assistance\, email Andrew at friends@rcdow.org.uk.
URL:https://westminstercathedral.org.uk/news-event/friends-quiz-night-11/
LOCATION:Cathedral Hall\, Westminster Cathedral Hall\, Ambrosden Avenue\, London\, SW1P 1QW\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Society of Friends of Westminster Cathedral":MAILTO:friends@rcdow.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T203000
DTSTAMP:20260820T121834
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SUMMARY:Grand Organ Festival 2026 – Peter Stevens
DESCRIPTION:‘The sheer impact on the listener is unforgettable’ – Stephen Bicknell \nThe Grand Organ of Westminster Cathedral is considered by many to be the greatest achievement and crowning glory of Henry Willis III\, one of England’s finest organ builders. Each year\, some of the world’s most distinguished and talented organists are invited to give headline recitals as part of our Grand Organ Festival. \n16 September 2026\, 7.30pm\nPeter Stevens\, Westminster Cathedral \nPeter has been Assistant Master of Music at Westminster Cathedral since 2011. Peter\, who ‘at the helm of Westminster Cathedral’s mighty Willis organ delivers interpretations that resonate with both technical brilliance and spiritual depth’\, will play: \n\nWorld premiere – Michael Berkeley\nToccata and Fugue in D minor ‘Dorian’ (BWV 538) – J.S. Bach\nPrelude and Angel’s Farewell from The Dream of Gerontius – Elgar transcr. Brewer\nGaudeamus in loci pace – James MacMillan\nSymphonie III (Op.28) – Vierne\n\nAllegro maestoso\, Cantilène\, Intermezzo\, Adagio\, Final\n\n\n\nTickets are £15 (£12 concessions) and are available on the door.
URL:https://westminstercathedral.org.uk/news-event/grand-organ-festival-2026-peter-stevens/
LOCATION:Westminster Cathedral\, Ashley Place\, London\, SW1P 1LT\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T203000
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SUMMARY:Talk: A. N. Wilson
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday 17 September A. N. Wilson will explore his most recent book: \nThe Wise and Their Works\, The Legacy of the Great Exhibition of 1851. \nWilson is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and holds a prominent position in the world of literature and journalism. He is a prolific and award-winning biographer and celebrated novelist\, having written biographies of Tolstoy\, C. S. Lewis\, Milton\, Hilaire Belloc and Goethe. \nTickets are £30 and include refreshments afterwards.
URL:https://westminstercathedral.org.uk/news-event/talk-a-n-wilson/
LOCATION:Cathedral Hall\, Westminster Cathedral Hall\, Ambrosden Avenue\, London\, SW1P 1QW\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Society of Friends of Westminster Cathedral":MAILTO:friends@rcdow.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260923T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260923T203000
DTSTAMP:20260820T121834
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SUMMARY:Grand Organ Festival 2026 – Ulrich Walther
DESCRIPTION:‘The sheer impact on the listener is unforgettable’ – Stephen Bicknell \nThe Grand Organ of Westminster Cathedral is considered by many to be the greatest achievement and crowning glory of Henry Willis III\, one of England’s finest organ builders. Each year\, some of the world’s most distinguished and talented organists are invited to give headline recitals as part of our Grand Organ Festival. \n23 September 2026\, 7.30pm\nUlrich Walther\, University of Graz \nUlrich is an international concert artist and award-winning organist\, who is currently Professor of Organ at the University of Graz. Ulrich will play: \n\nFantasia in F minor (K 608) – Mozart\nTrio super Allein Gott in der Höh‘ sei Ehr (BWV 676) – J.S. Bach\n2ème Ballade – Liszt transcr. Walther\nÉvocation III (2008) – Thierry Escaich\nIntroduction\, Variations and Fugue in F sharp minor – Reger\n\nTickets are £15 (£12 concessions) and are available on the door.
URL:https://westminstercathedral.org.uk/news-event/grand-organ-festival-2026-ulrich-walther/
LOCATION:Westminster Cathedral\, Ashley Place\, London\, SW1P 1LT\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260924T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260924T203000
DTSTAMP:20260820T121834
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SUMMARY:Orion Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday 24 September\, at 6.30pm\, Orion Symphony Orchestra\, and Korean guest cellist David Son\, will perform Schubert’s String Quintet in C major in Westminster Cathedral Hall. \nTickets\, £30 including post-concert refreshments.
URL:https://westminstercathedral.org.uk/news-event/orion-symphony-orchestra-2/
LOCATION:Cathedral Hall\, Westminster Cathedral Hall\, Ambrosden Avenue\, London\, SW1P 1QW\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Society of Friends of Westminster Cathedral":MAILTO:friends@rcdow.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260820T121834
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SUMMARY:Cookham Day Trip - Sandham Chapel & Stanley Spencer Gallery
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday 26 September\, at 9.30 am\, the Friends of Westminster Cathedral will take a day trip to the Sandham Chapel and the Stanley Spencer Gallery in Cookham\, Berkshire. \n£30 per person\, which includes entry tickets at both venues. \nBooking is essential\, to plan for transport needs. \nPlease bring a picnic lunch.
URL:https://westminstercathedral.org.uk/news-event/cookham/
LOCATION:Hampshire
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Society of Friends of Westminster Cathedral":MAILTO:friends@rcdow.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T203000
DTSTAMP:20260820T121834
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T133403Z
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SUMMARY:Grand Organ Festival 2026 – Simon Johnson
DESCRIPTION:‘The sheer impact on the listener is unforgettable’ – Stephen Bicknell \nThe Grand Organ of Westminster Cathedral is considered by many to be the greatest achievement and crowning glory of Henry Willis III\, one of England’s finest organ builders. Each year\, some of the world’s most distinguished and talented organists are invited to give headline recitals as part of our Grand Organ Festival. \n30 September 2026\, 7.30pm\nSimon Johnson\, Westminster Cathedral \nDescribed by Gramophone magazine as ‘a brilliant and sensitive musician’\, Simon Johnson has been Director of Music at Westminster Cathedral since 2021. Simon’s latest recording\, B-A-C-H Anatomy of a Motif was described by The Organ magazine as ‘one of the most significant releases for the organ…for some time.’ Simon will play: \n\nFantasia and Fugue in G minor (BWV 542) – J.S. Bach\nLe banquet céleste – Messiaen\nPrelude\, Scherzo and Passacaglia – Leighton\nFantasmagorie – Alain\nSonata in G – Elgar\n\nTickets are £15 (£12 concessions) and are available on the door.
URL:https://westminstercathedral.org.uk/news-event/grand-organ-festival-2026-simon-johnson/
LOCATION:Westminster Cathedral\, Ashley Place\, London\, SW1P 1LT\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261005T235959
DTSTAMP:20260820T121834
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SUMMARY:Fundraising Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Westminster Cathedral are delighted to announce that Archbishop Richard Moth has accepted the role of President. He will\, therefore be Guest-of-Honour at a dinner in Brooks’s Club\, St James’s Street on Monday 5 October 2026. \nTickets are £250. \nPlease email Friends@rdcow.org.uk to book\, and for more information.
URL:https://westminstercathedral.org.uk/news-event/fundraising-dinner/
LOCATION:Brooks’s Club\, St James's Street\, London\, SW1A 1LN
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