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			Norwich & District Photographic Society: 90th Annual Exhibition and Koblenz link The Society is holding its 90th Annual exhibition in the North Transept of Norwich Cathedral from 16 to 29 May 2006. Among the prizes awarded by the Exhibition is the Koblenz trophy, a picture of old Koblenz,won this year by Hazel Jones Davidson. In 1987 the Norwich & Norfolk Friendship Association helped arrange a link between the Photographic clubs in Norwich one of the city's twins, Koblenz. The Norwich & District Photographic Society is linked to Foto Club Koblenz and have shown panels of their prints as part of its Annual Exhibition since that time. At their request this became a competitive entry, the prize being a Trophy which is kept in Koblenz. This year the Trophy was won by Herbert Lehmann with his print “Waterline”. The Norwich & District Photographic Society also have a Trophy, donated by Foto Club Koblenz, which is kept here. It is a picture of old Koblenz, and was won this year by Hazel Jones Davidson. At the Opening Ceremony, the Dean of Norwich presented Jill Noble, the Chair of the Friendship Association with The Trophy Certificate and the Certificates of Merit for other pictures. The link between the two clubs remains close. Last year 9 of our Members visited Koblenz for the opening of their Exhibition of 100 of our Prints in recognition of our Centenary year. This was held in the Florinskirche, in the heart of their City. This year 9 Members are visiting to see their 2006 Exhibition. One of the Society's Members, Alan Taylor, has been very active in generating the link, and so been made an honorary Member of Foto Club Koblenz.
	Haydn James, Musical Director of the London Welsh Male Voice Choir Annabel Thwaite, Accompanist of the London Welsh Male Voice Choir		The London Welsh Male Voice Choir sing in aid of the Alzheimer's Society, at Norwich Cathedral, 7.30pm on 10 June, 2006 Carol Bundock, the well known presenter for BBC Look East will introduce the concert. She says 'I have no doubt the London Welsh Male Voice Choir will raise the roof, and I hope lots of people will come and join us' Three local branches of the Alzheimer's Society, Great Yarmouth, North Norfolk and Lowestoft & Waveney are delighted to be hosting an evening of stirring music to be given by the London Welsh Male Voice Choir at the magnificent Norwich Cathedral on 10th June. Founded in 1902 by English based Welsh exiles, the 120 strong choir continues to enthral audiences around the UK and on regular overseas tours. The choir maintains the tradition of male voice choral singing with a wide ranging repertoire of traditional folk songs, opera and concert choruses and arias, and songs from the shows. The choir's outstanding reputation has been achieved by it's many splendid performances at cathedrals, concert halls throughout the UK and abroad, major sporting events, and it's leading role at the bi-annual 1000 Voices Festival at the Royal Albert Hall. The evening will be a fundraising celebration in aid of the Alzheimer's Society's on-going achievements and the London Welsh Male Voice Choir's enduring success. The choir will perform under its Musical Directory, Haydn James. Born in South Wales, his expertise in conducting massed choirs and vast audiences is internationally established. He is now increasingly busy as a full-time freelance musician. The choir's accompanist is Annabel Thwaite. She combines her performing career with teaching and coaching at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Colet Court and Francis Holland. She was awarded the Sir Henry Richardson Prize for accompanists two years running and won the 2004 Piano Prize at the prestigious Kathleen Ferrier Competition. She most recently won the Gold Medal Prize at the Barbican Hall and the Piano Prize at the Richard Tauber competition at the Wigmore Hall. For further information, see the cathedral's Music and choirs page Links: The London Welsh Male Voice Choir Alzheimer's Society
	© © Julia Hedgecoe		"Embrace the World - a Festival of Flowers" From 2 to 5 June 2006 an extraordinary event is taking place in Norwich. The two fine Cathedrals (Roman Catholic and Anglican) will jointly host a flower festival entitled "Embrace the World - A Festival of Flowers". This festival show all faiths the many benefits of working with each other towards a common goal, it will be a celebration of flowers and their importance in our rural heritage. It will also demonstrate the skills and dedication of all our volunteers who do so much to make our Cathedrals look beautiful throughout the year The designs in the Anglican Cathedral will focus on famous people of the world, in traditional style, whilst those at the Roman Catholic Cathedral will portray the countries of the world in modern flower arrangements. We are expecting to attract over 20,000 people, not only from this country but also from overseas. The event will also feature "The Floral Walk", a designated walk between the two Cathedrals through the historic city. This will take in Tombland, Queen Street, London Street, St Giles, Upper St Giles and the walkway bridge over Grapes Hill. All profits from the festival will be shared between the East Anglian Air Ambulance, the Cathedral Campaign and The Narthex at St John's Cathedral. Further information Links The Cathedral Church of St John the Baptist East Anglian Air Ambulance Cathedral Campaign
	The new cathedral herb garden © JW Warren		The new Cathedral Herb garden was officially blessed, dedicated and opened by the Very Revd Graham Smith, Dean of Norwich, on Friday 12 May The Dean commended the garden as place for quiet contemplation, then special guest Richard Mabey placed the garden in the wider European context of botanic and physic gardens. Saul Penfold, cathedral Education Officer, thanked those involved in bringing the garden project to fruition, including Lis McLoughlin (the garden's designer), Pelcombe Training, and all the volunteers who have worked to prepare the ground, plant the garden and who will continue to care for it in the future. The herb garden will be open to the public, as well as playing an important role in the cathedral's education and outreach work. Links: Cathedral Education Department - for more information about the herb garden and for information about education visits to the garden Pelcombe Training
	The tapestry exhibition at Exeter Cathedral		THE QUAKER TAPESTRY EXHIBITION The exhibition of 39 of the total of 77 panels was launched on Tuesday 31 January and opened to the public on Wednesday 1 February, in the North Transept of the Cathedral ... more Links: www.quaker-tapestry.co.uk The Quaker Tapestry exhibition A modern tapestry, this international community project explores three centuries of social history within 77 fascinating panels Half of the 77 panels of this unique collection of embroideries are on display in the North Transept of Norwich Cathedral from 1 February to 11 March 2006 The exhibition is supported by demonstrations, an audio guide, video, and special exhibition gift shop. Exhibition opening times: 10am - 4pm Monday to Saturday Closed Sundays Admission: FREE Illustrated is a panel relating to the prison reformer, Elizabeth Fry, member of the local Quaker family of Gurney. In a linked event, SPCK Norwich is hosting an evening with Jean Hatton, author of Betsy: the dramatic biography of a prison reformer. This event will be on Friday 24 March at 6.30pm. Links: For further information about the Tapestry contact: The Quaker Tapestry Exhibition & Tearooms Friends Meeting House, Stramongate, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4BH Telephone: 01539 722975 www.quaker-tapestry.co.uk The Quaker Tapestry is a Registered Charity No. 1035077 For further information about the Elizabeth Fry event at SPCK Norwich contact: St Michael-at-Plea Church Redwell Street Norwich Tel: 01603 627332 Fax: 01603 723419 Email: norwich@spck.org.uk www.spck.org.uk/norwich/

	© Julia Hedgecoe		NORWICH CATHEDRAL LENT LECTURES 2006 'Sorrowful Mysteries: what does the crucifixion mean?' Lectures given by the Revd Dr Cally Hammond, Dean of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge Wednesday 8 March - The garden of Gethsemane Wednesday 15 March - The scourging of Jesus Wednesday 22 March - The crowning with thorns Wednesday 29 March - The carrying of the Cross Wednesday 5 April - The Crucifixion The pattern of each session will be as follows: 7.00 pm Eucharist 7.30 pm Lecture Links Cathedral News

	© Julia Hedgecoe		Norfolk and Norwich Festival 2006 Norwich Cathedral provides the venue for several concerts in this year's Norfolk and Norwich Festival, running from 3 to 14 May. Links: Festival events at Norwich Cathedral Norfolk and Norwich Festival 2006
			Norfolk and Norwich Festival at Norwich Cathedral

			For further details of the Festival, see the Norfolk and Norwich Festival website. For tickets for these and other Festival events: 01603 766400 The Sixteen by Candlelight Wednesday 3 May 2006, at 8.30 pm Programme: Victoria - Requiem (1605) The Sixteen vocal ensemble Harry Christophers - conductor Tickets: £23, £15, £10, £5 Festival Chorus & Academy of Ancient Music Saturday 6 May 2006, at 7.30 pm Programme: Mozart - Divertimento in F, K.138 Mozart - Ave Verum Corpus Talbot - Ave Verum Corpus Mozart - Requiem Carol Smith - soprano Diana Moore - mezzo-soprano Andrew Mackenzie Wicks - tenor Colin Campbell - baritone John Aplin - conductor Academy of Ancient Music Festival Chorus In conversation with Joby Talbot, 6.00 pm, free, but please book Tickets: £27, £24, £12, £5 Festival Evensong Sunday 7 May 2006, 3.30 pm Tickets: Free and unticketed Tenebrae - Joby Talbot Thursday 11 May 2006, at 8.30 pm Programme: Joby Talbot - Path of Miracles Tenebrae Tickets: £18, £13, £8, £5 Bigger Sky, with Andy Sheppard, John Parricelli and Kuljit Bhamra Saturday 13 May 2006. at 8.00 pm Programme: A work composed for Bigger Sky, combining improvisation and vocal lines Bigger Sky community choir Andy Sheppard - saxophone Kuljit Bhamra - percussion John Paricelli - guitar In conversation with Andy Sheppard, 6.45 pm, free, but please book Tickets: £15, £9, £5