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November 27, 2024

Cathedral garden project receives grant from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

November 27, 2024/ Rochester Cathedral
Cathedral garden project receives grant from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

A project to transform parts of Rochester Cathedral’s secret gardens into a wellbeing space is underway thanks to a grant from the UK Share Prosperity Fund.

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November 27, 2024/ Rochester Cathedral/
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February 28, 2022

The Dean talks about 604 Gin

February 28, 2022/ Rochester Cathedral
The Dean talks about 604 Gin

The Dean talks about Rochester Cathedral’s exclusive gin - 604

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February 28, 2022/ Rochester Cathedral/
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January 20, 2022

Drop-in vaccination clinic opens at Rochester Cathedral

January 20, 2022/ Rochester Cathedral
Drop-in vaccination clinic opens at Rochester Cathedral

Get your Covid-19 vaccine or booster jab in Rochester Cathedral’s stunning medieval nave on Saturdays through January and February. No need to book, just turn up.

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January 20, 2022/ Rochester Cathedral/
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November 26, 2021

Choristers perform for HRH The Countess of Wessex in London

November 26, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Choristers perform for HRH The Countess of Wessex in London

Our Choristers recently performed for HRH The Countess of Wessex at a fundraising dinner organised by the Rochester Cathedral Trust.

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November 26, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral/
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November 25, 2021

Festal Altar Frontal and Super Frontal restored after 20 years work

November 25, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Festal Altar Frontal and Super Frontal restored after 20 years work

A beautiful historic altar frontal has been restored by our Embroiders after 20 years and approximately 3,000 hours of work.

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November 25, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral/
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November 12, 2021

Introducing 604 - the new gin inspired by Rochester Cathedral

November 12, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Introducing 604 - the new gin inspired by Rochester Cathedral

Rochester Cathedral have launched a new gin made by the team at Copper Rivet Distillery and inspired by the rich history of Rochester Cathedral. The gin called 604 will be available for purchase at Rochester Cathedral.

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November 12, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral/
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September 03, 2021

Rochester Cathedral bell ringers raising money for new bells to celebrate Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

September 03, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Rochester Cathedral bell ringers raising money for new bells to celebrate Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

The bell ringers of Rochester Cathedral are launching a campaign to raise £60,000 to add two new bells at Rochester Cathedral. These bells will mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022.

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September 03, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral/
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July 23, 2021

Ribbons for Remembrance to be turned into community artwork

July 23, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Ribbons for Remembrance to be turned into community artwork

Local artists working with Rochester Cathedral to create artwork from the moving Ribbons for Remembrance display.

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July 23, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral/
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May 28, 2021

InSPIREing→

May 28, 2021/ Jacob Scott
InSPIREing

Photos, videos and drone footage of the Rochester Cathedral spire. It was fitted with full-colour LED lighting in early 2020 to acknowledge, commemorate and celebrate national and international events and causes throughout the year.

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May 24, 2021

Rochester Cathedral Trust raise £15,000 for restoration work through art auction

May 24, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Rochester Cathedral Trust raise £15,000 for restoration work through art auction

Rochester Cathedral Trust have raised £15,000 through an online art auction.

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May 24, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral/
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May 24, 2021

Ribbons for remembrance: A message from the Dean

May 24, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Ribbons for remembrance: A message from the Dean

A message from Dean Hesketh on the legacy of the ribbons at Rochester Cathedral.

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May 24, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral/
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May 06, 2021

Cathedral cycling route launched

May 06, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Cathedral cycling route launched

A new cycling route is being launched which links all 42 English Cathedrals. The route is nearly 2000 miles long but can be done in shorter stages.

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May 06, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral/
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May 06, 2021

Chorister Vacancies

May 06, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Chorister Vacancies

We are now recruiting for Choristers to join the Cathedral Choir. Applications are open to Boys and Girls currently in Year 3, (although applications from those in current Year 6/7 are also welcome).

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May 06, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral/
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