Cathedral News
MEDWAY PARK WINS GREEN FLAG
The Vines at Rochester has received a prestigious Green Flag Award.
The Medway Council park is among a record 742 publicly-accessible green spaces across the country to have received the award this year.
“The Green Flag Award is the national standard for quality parks and green spaces and I am delighted that these two Medway open spaces have received this superb accolade,” said Medway Council’s Portfolio Holder for Community Services Cllr Howard Doe.
Open spaces that are awarded a Green Flag have been judged as welcoming and well maintained and to reflect the support and involvement of the local community.
“The Vines is a thriving urban park that plays a key role in the quality of life enjoyed by local people,” explained Ian Fleming, Green Spaces Operations Manager.
“Rochester is nationally recognised for its links with Charles Dickens and The Vines hosts activities associated with the popular annual Dickens Festival. The council aims to ensure the essential character of the park is enhanced for the benefit of the local community and is delighted that it has achieved Green Flag accreditation.”
TEXTUS ROFFENSIS ONLINE
The Textus Roffensis, which was voted England's best hidden treasure, is now available to view online - http://ttpadd.bl.uk/ttp_software/silverlight/default.html.
Written by a monk in St Andrew's Priory at Rochester Cathedral in about 1125, it contains legal and monastery records.
CATHEDRAL VOLUNTARY CHOIR
There are vacancies in all sections of this mixed adult choir from August 2008 for singers aged 16 or over. Please visit the choir's website (here) for further information.
NEW PUBLICATION
"Rochester Bells"
The Friends have recently brought out this new publication to replace the original leaflet 'The Bells of Rochester Cathedral'. Further details are on their publications page.
GRANTING A VOICE TO ROCHESTER'S PAST
The rich history of one of England's oldest cathedrals is to be revealed, thanks to the latest grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). Rochester Cathedral will use the grant of £931,000 for 'Ancient Stones, Untold Stories', an innovative scheme designed to bring the past to life for today's visitors.
Further details are available in the press release.
MONTHLY MUSIC SHEET
If you would like to receive a copy of the monthly music sheet please contact Kay McDowell on 01634 810062. There is a charge of £6 a year for this service.
