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Help support Christmas floral displays at the Cathedral

Each year our talented volunteer Flower Guild, bring the scents and sights of Christmas to the Cathedral, filling the space with festive greenery and flowers. It’s thanks to your support that each year we’re able to adorn the Cathedral with Poinsettias and other festive flora.

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Christmas Fairs Past

Volunteer Co-ordinator, Rachael shares a short blog ahead of this weeks Christmas Fair. on Saturday (10 Dec)…

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Local schools help mark St Cecilia’s Day with Cathedral Sing

On Tuesday 22 November, we marked St Cecilia’s Day (patron Saint of music) at Portsmouth Cathedral with children from Boundary Oak School, Bosmere Junior School, and St Mary’s Church, Portsea.

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Family Barn Dance Returns to the Cathedral

A welcome return of the annual Family Barn Dance in support of the Portsmouth Cathedral Choir Association (PCCA) takes place on Saturday, 15 October starting at 6:30pm in the Nave.

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Plants to look out for at The Wild Cathedral

If you’re looking for something to do with the kids this summer in Portsmouth, then make sure to come down and explore The Wild Cathedral.

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The Wild Cathedral: Starting to Grow!

Preparations for The Wild Cathedral are underway, our exciting summer project that will create a sensory garden experience in the Cathedral from Tuesday, 16 August to Sunday, 4 September.

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Enhancing our Biodiversity on Cathedral Green

Earlier this Spring led by our Cathedral Climate Champion Sue Ward, we met with the City Council concerning how we might enhance biodiversity on Cathedral Green. As a member of Eco Church, the Cathedral is committed to taking such actions that will preserve and enhance God’s creation.

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The Ten Bishops of Portsmouth

Today, students from Charter Academy will lead the Rt Rev Jonathan Frost into Portsmouth Cathedral for his installation as the Tenth Bishop of Portsmouth. Portsmouth Cathedral, having only been dedicated as a Cathedral in 1927, has a relatively small number of Bishops, each bringing their own unique experience and skills to the diocese.

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Extraordinary Women of Portsmouth Cathedral

Portsmouth Cathedral are proud to have a number of fantastic women in both our leadership and ministry teams, following a long-standing history of inspirational women at the Cathedral. On your next visit to Portsmouth Cathedral, keep an eye out for sculptures, stained glass and textiles all created by fantastic women throughout the years.

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Introducing our Holy Week 2022 Preacher, the Revd Canon Tim Schofield

We are delighted to welcome Canon Tim Schofield as our Holy Week preacher this year.

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Did you know... Holocaust Memorial Day and Naomi Blake

January 27th marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp. One of the Cathedral’s treasured objects is a sculpture by Naomi Blake, sculptor and Holocaust survivor, our heritage team explore her story.

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Day 12 | 12 Days of Christmas 2021

Margaret steps out beyond the doors of Portsmouth Cathedral to explore the hidden history of Old Portsmouth, the final in our #PortCath12DaysofChristmas series.

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Day 11 | 12 Days of Christmas 2021

Head guide Margaret, takes us up more 'secret staircases' around Portsmouth Cathedral. Today explore our tower and belfry, as part of Portsmouth Cathedral's 12 Days of Christmas.

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Day 10 | 12 Days of Christmas 2021

Head guide Margaret, takes us up more 'secret staircases' around Portsmouth Cathedral. Today explore our tower and belfry, as part of Portsmouth Cathedral's 12 Days of Christmas.

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Day 9 | 12 Days of Christmas 2021

Head guide Margaret, takes us up more 'secret staircases' around Portsmouth Cathedral. Today explore our tower and belfry, as part of Portsmouth Cathedral's 12 Days of Christmas.

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Day 8 | 12 Days of Christmas 2021

The Portsmouth Cathedral Choir sing This is the truth sent from above – trad arr R V Williams, as part of Portsmouth Cathedral's 12 Days of Christmas.

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Day 7 | 12 Days of Christmas 2021

Canon Jo shares New Year’s reflection as part of Portsmouth Cathedral's 12 Days of Christmas.

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Day 6 | 12 Days of Christmas 2021

Last week we celebrated the lead up to Christmas with several carol services. Here is a highlight from last Wednesday's service with our choir singing Ding Dong Merrily on High.

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