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			<title>Exciting times as preparations for the conservation of the Great East Window begin</title>
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During January 2008 some exciting changes will start to happen inside the Minster, as preparations begin to take the restoration of the Great East Window into its next stage as part of the York Glaziers&rsquo; Trust&rsquo;s&nbsp; In the Beginning project and the Dean and Chapter of York&rsquo;s York Minster Revealed project. The Lady Chapel will be prepared ready for scaffolding to be erected inside the East End of the Minster, covering the Lady Chapel and the surrounding area.&nbsp; 
Although the Great East Window will be obscured from view, a screen is to be erected covering the internal scaffolding with a life-sized printed replica of the glorious medieval window, so visitors can still experience the sheer size and beauty of this masterpiece.&nbsp; The replica will be the largest single graphic ever made and will be produced by Leeds-based company Electronic Print Services.&nbsp;&nbsp;The print will measure 14 x 27 metres. 
The last service held in the Lady Chapel before the scaffolding is erected will be a Holy Communion service held at 12.30pm on Tuesday 1st January 2008.&nbsp; The last Sunday Holy Communion service held in the Lady Chapel will be on Sunday 30th December 2007 at 8.00am.&nbsp; All are welcome to attend services held in York Minster. 
Although the East End will not be used for services throughout the duration of the project, this space will be put to good use.&nbsp; The space in front of the internal scaffolding will begin to be used to tell the story of the Great East Window and the restoration of the East Front. It is hoped that this space will ensure that everyone who visits the Minster over the next few years will be able to learn about this huge and important conservation project as it happens. 
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			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Christmas Worship at York Minster</title>
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Everyone is welcome to attend the Christmas services held at York Minster and join in celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.&nbsp;&nbsp; A variety of services will be held at the Minster over the Christmas season, appealing to young and old alike; from the traditional Service of Nine Lessons and Carols to the family orientated Crib service. 
Two of the traditional Services of Nine Lessons and Carols will be held this year.&nbsp; The first will be at 16.00 on Sunday 23rd December 2007, the second will be held at 16.00 on Monday 24th December 2007.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
The Crib service will be held at 12.00 on Monday 24th December. Children are encouraged to come dressed as shepherds&nbsp;or angels, to make up a 'living crib' during the service. &nbsp;&nbsp;Many children bring presents to the service, which are then placed in the Crib.&nbsp; After Christmas, these gifts are given to a number of local charities which work with children and young families.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The charities especially welcome art and craft materials such as crayons, felt pens and coloured paper along with games and toys suitable for under five year olds. But any gift is most gratefully received. 
The Midnight Eucharist service will be sung by the St William&rsquo;s Singers and will begin at 23.30 on Monday 24th December 2007.&nbsp; On Christmas morning, the services will follow the pattern usually for a Sunday, with 10.00 Sung Eucharist, at which the Archbishop of York, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dr John Sentamu will preach, and 11.30 Choral Matins, at which the Dean of York, the Very Revd Keith Jones, will preach.&nbsp; At 16.00, the Minster Choir will sing Evensong. 
The Dean and Chapter hope that this full programme of services will afford everyone the opportunity to start the Christmas festivities with an act of worship.
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			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Illuminating the West Front</title>
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Usman Haque, the leading digital artist whose stunning work opened London Fashion Week in September, will transform York Minster with a 60m-high light installation – over the size of an Olympic swimming pool. 
The artwork, which will run each night from 6pm to 11pm &nbsp;until November 3, is the centre piece of a nine day arts festival, Illuminating York, showcasing cutting-edge outdoor artwork, exhibitions, site-specific performances and tours.&nbsp; 
Evoke will be projected onto the western façade of the Minster and will be an interactive installation which adapts shape and colour to different tone and strength of sounds and voices. Interpreting the functions and traditions of York Minster, the projection will allow members of the public to use their own voices to create colourful light patterns that emerge at the building's foundations and soar up towards the sky. 
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			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title>Lecture to commemorate 250 years since William Blake's birth</title>
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The Ebor Lecture series on Theology and Public Life will continue with a lecture given by Professor Christopher Rowland to commemorate the 250 th anniversary of the birth of poet and artist William Blake.&nbsp; The lecture &ldquo;William Blake 250 years on – Prophet for our Time?&rdquo; will take place on Wednesday 17 th October at 7.00pm in the Temple Hall at York St John University.&nbsp; Admission is free but by ticket only.&nbsp; Tickets are available from: Ebor Lectures, Faculty of Education and Theology, York St John University, Lord Mayor&rsquo;s Walk, York, YO31 7EX.&nbsp; Telephone: 01904 876474 or E-mail: eborlectures@yorksj.ac.uk. 
Professor Christopher Rowland, Professor of the Exegesis of Holy Scripture at the University of Oxford has written widely on the New Testament and the history of the Book of Revelation.&nbsp; He is involved in contextual theology and social responsibility issues in the life of church and society.&nbsp; Talking of William Blake, Professor Rowland said &ldquo;William Blake saw himself as a prophet and summoned all his contemporaries and readers of his work to join in the struggle for a more fair and compassionate society&rdquo;.
The Ebor Lectures series has been jointly organised by York Minster, York St John University, and The York Institute for Community Theology, The Carmelites and The Churches Regional Commission for Yorkshire and the Humber.&nbsp; It is an ecumenical project, building bridges between faith communities and relating faith to public issues such as politics, economics, contemporary culture and spirituality.
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title>Transcendence</title>
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Visions, run by St Michael le Belfrey Church are joining together for an innovative service entitled Transcendence to be held at the Minster at 8pm on Sunday 7th October 2007 and Sunday 4th November 2007.&nbsp; Transcendence – An Ancient Future Mass will bring together different styles of worship for a Multimedia Eucharist in the Eastern Crypt of York Minster. 
The service will include ambient music, chant, movement and symbol and is described as &ldquo;a spirituality of worship for the contemporary age&rdquo;.&nbsp; The Visions services, usually held in St Cuthbert&rsquo;s Church were held at the Minster during December 2006 to February 2007 while the roof of St Cuthbert&rsquo;s was repaired.&nbsp; Transcendence will now bring York Minster and the Visions service together again – bridging the gap between traditional cathedral worship and the multimedia Visions worship. 
The Revd Canon Jeremy Fletcher, Canon Precentor at York Minster said "I am very excited about the combination of the Minster's ancient setting and the use of contemporary media in worship, and look forward to welcoming people to a service which will be inspirational and challenging".
All are welcome to attend the service.&nbsp; For further information or if you would like to be involved with the services please contact Sue Wallace of Visions, sue@visions-york.org or The Revd Canon Jeremy Fletcher precentor@yorkminster.org. 
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			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title>90th Celebration Concert for Dr Francis Jackson</title>
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On Thursday 1st October 1987 the Minster Choir gave a concert to celebrate the 70 th birthday of Dr Francis Jackson CBE.&nbsp; On Thursday 2 October 1997 the Choir celebrated his 80 th birthday with a concert.&nbsp; Now, ten years on, the Choir will celebrate yet another birthday, this time his 90th.&nbsp; A celebration concert for Dr Jackson will take place in the Nave of York Minster at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 3rd October 2007. 
Philip Moore, current Master of the Music at York Minster, said: &ldquo;The Minster community and the world of cathedral music rejoice that a truly distinguished musician is still in such vigorous form and able to play and compose with great distinction.&nbsp;&ldquo;
The Celebration Concert will begin at 7.30 pm and will consist entirely of choral and organ works by Dr Jackson and by his predecessor, Sir Edward Bairstow, whose profound influence on him is well-known.&nbsp; The concert will be given by the Minster Choir, conducted by John Scott Whiteley and Philip Moore.&nbsp; The organ will be played by John Scott Whiteley and Richard McVeigh.&nbsp; &nbsp;Tickets cost &pound;5 and are available from Church House Reception, Ogleforth, York, YO1 7JN. Tel: 01904 557208. E-mail: concerts@yorkminster.org. 
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			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title>Art into Science, Science into Art at York Minster</title>
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An exhibition entitled Art into Science, Science into Art will be held at York Minster as part of the BA Festival of Science in York between the 9th and 15th September.&nbsp; 
This exhibition is designed to display the links between art and science – using the textures of liquid crystals.&nbsp; Liquid crystals are a unique state of matter that all life forms depend on for their existence.&nbsp; They are also commonly found in modern flat screen TVs, laptop computers, mobile telephones, watches and calculators.&nbsp; Looking at liquid crystals through a microscope reveals their beautiful patterns, called textures.
Artists John Goodby, Eve Goodby and Steve Cowling have used different media to capture liquid crystal textures and to use liquid crystal textures to create modern art impressions.&nbsp; They have also used liquid crystal transitions to create textural movies.&nbsp;&nbsp; The exhibition at York Minster will display these artworks, which have been created using the textures from such an essential part of every life form.
The exhibition will be held in the North Transept of York Minster between 9 and 15 September 2007.&nbsp; Usual Minster admission charges will apply.&nbsp; York Residents can use their Minster Passes to come in free of charge.&nbsp; To obtain a Minster Pass, York Residents can send an SAE to the Visitors Department, St William's College, College Street, York, YO1 7JF, or pick one up in the Minster.
The BA Festival of Science will be in York from 9-15 September, bringing over 350 of the UK’s top scientists and engineers to discuss the latest developments in science with the public. This year’s BA Festival of Science is organised by the BA (British Association for the Advancement of Science) in partnership with the University of York, Science City York and the City of York Council.&nbsp; It is supported by the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills, BP and Yorkshire Forward. 
For further information on Liquid Crystal Art please see the folllowing websites:
www.yorklc.com; www.LiquidCrystalArt.com. 
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			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title>York Minster celebrates "Old" York - New York connection</title>
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York Minster is always aware of the link between Old York and New York.&nbsp; Just now, the Minster is hosting guests from New York and will also welcome a recital by an outstanding New York Choir with links to the Minster.&nbsp;&nbsp; To celebrate the friendship between the churches in two cities the Minster welcomes guests from the Diocese of New York, and particularly from St Thomas’ Church, Fifth Avenue, which has special connections with York Minster. 
The Dean and Chapter of York are also currently host to The Right Revd E. Don Taylor, the Vicar Bishop for New York City.&nbsp; Bishop Taylor is staying at the Deanery throughout June and July as he shares in the life of the Diocese and Province of York.&nbsp; Bishop Taylor also hopes to strengthen the bonds of fellowship between “Old” York and New York.
The Choir of St Thomas’ Church, Fifth Avenue, New York, is to give a recital in The Quire of York Minster on Saturday 14 th July 2007 at 7.30pm.&nbsp; The proceeds will go towards the Minster’s Music Development Campaign, and will help to maintain the musical life of the Minster.&nbsp; St Thomas’ Choir was founded by former Organist of York Minster, Thomas Noble.&nbsp; In 1913 Thomas Tertius Noble, organist of York Minster from 1897 to 1913, sailed across the Atlantic and founded the Choir and Choir School of St Thomas’ Church, Fifth Avenue, New York. The choir is now considered to be one of the best&nbsp; who sing in the Anglican musical tradition in the USA. 
The programme for the recital will reflect the “Old” York – New York connection with performances of music by T Tertius Noble, Philip Moore - the Minster’s current organist, John Sheppard and Rachmaninov.&nbsp; The main item also has a York connection: Britten’s delightful Hymn to St Cecilia was written to a text by WH Auden, who was born in York 100 years ago.&nbsp; Britten composed this piece during his sea voyage back from America in 1942. Tickets for the recital, costing £7.50 or £5.00 concessions are available from the Minster Reception Desk in Church House, Ogleforth, Telephone 01904 557208. 
The friendship between St Thomas’, New York and York Minster will continue to be celebrated on Sunday 15 th July when The Revd Canon John Andrew, former Vicar of St Thomas’, will return to preach in the Minster, 50 years after his ordination in the cathedral. The Dean and Chapter will welcome back Revd Canon Andrew on Sunday 15th July 2007, when he will preach at Sung Eucharist at 10.00 am.&nbsp;&nbsp; Everyone is welcome to attend this service. 
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			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title>The Lost Legion to raise money for York Minster</title>
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The Lost Legion, the group behind the York Roman Festival are to take part in a sponsored walk of the city walls on Sunday 1st July 2007.&nbsp; They hope to walk around the walls eight times in 12 hours.&nbsp; Half of the money raised by the group will go towards York Minster Revealed, a five-year project to open up the beauty of the Minster and restore the Great East Window.&nbsp; The other half of the money they raise will go towards the York Roman Festival. 
The Lost Legion plan to walk around the city walls eight times in 12 hours, dressed in Roman Costume.&nbsp; The walk will add up to a distance of 20 miles.&nbsp; This distance is similar to that which a Roman Soldier would have covered in a day.&nbsp; The Lost Legion will dress in full Legionary uniform, which consists of armour, helmet, sword, belt, tunic and sandals.
Keith Mulhearn of The Lost Legion said “This walk is something we have wanted to do for a long time.&nbsp; Being able to raise money and profile for both the Roman Festival and York Minster Revealed makes the tough walk worth it!&nbsp; York is first and foremost an historical city and we must do all we can to preserve it for future residents.”
The Old Star Inn, Stonegate and Thomas’ Hotel, Museum St have offered the Lost Legion refreshments during their day’s walking.&nbsp; If you would like to sponsor the Lost Legion, sponsorship forms will be available at The Old Star Inn and Thomas’ Hotel, alternatively, contact Keith Mulhearn at keith@completeyork.com. 
If you would like further information on how you can support the York Minster Revealed project you can visit the York Minster Website at www.yorkminster.org/involved .
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			<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title>New Lay Canon of York required</title>
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York Minster is to appoint a new Lay Canon to join the Dean and Chapter of York, the primary oversight body for the Minster. A Lay Canon shares the task of promoting the mission of York Minster as a sign of God’s Kingdom in the world, and in the task of formulating and reviewing policies for its day-to-day work and development. The unpaid role is broadly comparable to a non-executive director. 
The Dean and Chapter are looking for a candidate who will help to guide the Minster through a particularly interesting period with a number of major projects in hand, including York Minster Revealed, a £19 million project to restore the East Front and develop access and learning at the Minster.
The post will require attendance at nine Chapter meetings each year and a number of other meetings as required, for a fixed term of three years. The new Lay Canon must be a communicant member of the Church of England and be able to attend worship at the Minster in order to participate in its life and become known to the Minster community. Because of the need to attend regular meetings and some Services, to be aware of local issues and to be an ambassador in the local community, the Lay Canon will need to live within a reasonable travelling distance of York.
Those interested in the role of Lay Canon can find more information at www.yorkminster.org and can apply for an application pack by e-mailing jobs@yorkminster.org.&nbsp; The closing date is 9th July 2007. 
An informal discussion about the role and eligibility may be held by telephoning the Very Rev’d Keith Jones, Dean of York on 01904 557202.
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			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title>York Minster to sell properties</title>
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The Dean and Chapter of York are&nbsp;to sell a number of commercial and residential properties in central York in order to re-invest their value to maximize long-term income for the maintenance and mission of York Minster.&nbsp;The properties to be sold are numbers 12 to 22 High Petergate (as a single block), 3 and 7 Precentor’s Court, 6 and 7 Monk Bar Court and 4 Goodramgate. The decision to sell has been reached following substantial professional advice, and after careful consideration.&nbsp;&nbsp;Numbers 12 to 22 High Petergate and 3 and 7 Precentor’s Court, are currently let out to provide income for the Minster. Under charity law these are 'endowed' properties and the Minster is not able to spend the money raised by their sale, but must&nbsp;reinvest the&nbsp;proceeds. Doing this will make the Minster's income less dependent on the health of the property market in York.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Monk Bar Court and Goodramgate premises are not endowed properties and so the proceeds are not restricted, but the intention is similarly to reinvest to produce income. The Minster has sold other properties in the Goodramgate area in recent years.&nbsp;The sales will be conducted by estate agents Carter Jonas, and details appear on their web site at www.carterjonas.co.uk. The terms of existing tenancy agreements for the properties concerned will be strictly observed. The High Petergate properties are significantly protected as the properties are Grade II listed, are within a designated Conservation Area and any&nbsp;change of use will require Planning Consent.&nbsp;Canon Stephen Anderson, Chapter Steward, said, "York Minster has been handed to us in trust by past generations of Christian people, and part of our mission is to pass it on to the future as a permanent beacon to the glory of God. Money is always a challenge, but we've also inherited historic investments which provide a lot of the Minster's income. We need to move that inheritance around sometimes across all forms of investment so that it works as effectively as possible to ensure we can continue to maintain and cherish the Minster far into the future."
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The Dean and Chapter of York announced on February 9th 2007 that some properties were to be sold.&nbsp; This is because property forms too high a proportion of investments and there is the added risk of it all being in one location.&nbsp; This second announcement explains the outcome of the review that has taken place.
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			<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2007 00:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title>Unfolding Love exhibition</title>
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York Minster will today welcome Unfolding Love, a beautiful piece of sculpture by Janis Ridley.&nbsp; This exhibition at the Minster forms part of a tour around cathedrals throughout 2007.&nbsp; The bronze cast sculpture Unfolding Love will be displayed in the Eastern Crypt of York Minster between Monday 4th June and Friday 6th July.&nbsp; 
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Artist, Janis Ridley said “The mother and child embody an eternal, unconditional and universal love which is central to our lives and faith.&nbsp; This spiritual sculpture tells us a story of life which is universal and accessible.”
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York Minster is the second cathedral to host Janis Ridley’s Unfolding Love. The sculpture has been displayed at Exeter Cathedral and after the Minster it will move on to be displayed at Winchester Cathedral.
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Janis Ridley was born in County Durham and studied sculpture at Newcastle upon Tyne School of Art and painting at Exeter College of Art, graduating in 1976 with BA Hons in Fine Art. Janis Ridley’s work is recognisable for its spiritual affinity and a deep sense of inner peace reflecting a life long practise of meditation and dance.&nbsp; Janis Ridley is a member of the Royal British Society of Sculptors.
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			<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title>York Minster welcomes 'The First Day' Exhibition</title>
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York Minster will today welcome The First Day exhibition; a superb collection of textiles that focuses on the Great East Window.&nbsp; The works have been produced by Sue Tuckett, Principal of the Norwich Art and Design School along with students from both York College and York St John University.&nbsp; The exhibition will be on display in the Lady Chapel between today, 1st June 2007 and 30th June 2007.
John Thornton’s Great East Window, the current focus of York Minster Revealed, A five year project to open up the beauty of the Minster, has been the inspiration for the exhibition.&nbsp; The works focus particularly on Thornton’s First Day Panel.&nbsp; Sue Tuckett and the students have used the colour palette from this panel in the Great East Window to create beautiful textile hangings and scrolls.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sue Tuckett has drawn inspiration for her large silk banners from several verses of the Old Testament, concentrating on the idea of light as a life force.&nbsp; Students from York College have produced scrolls based on verses from Genesis and a set colour palette.&nbsp; They have used a range of techniques.
Techniques used to create the beautiful works include drawing, painting, collage and digital technology.&nbsp; Artist, Sue Tuckett said “The translation of traditional techniques through modern technology seems to me to be entirely appropriate in a building which at the time of its construction was radical and experimental in the use of materials and visual images.”Notes to the Media
Sue Tuckett was born in Newcastle and educated at York School of Art.&nbsp; She worked as a textile designer and then went on to train and work as a teacher.&nbsp; Sue Tuckett went on to take up senior posts at the University of Gloucester and the University of Plymouth.&nbsp; In 1996 she was appointed as Assistant Principal Academic at Norwich School of Art and Design and became Principal in 2001.&nbsp; Sue Tuckett has exhibited nationally and internationally in solo and group shows.&nbsp; Her textile work is part of public collections in France, Hungary, Poland and the UK.
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			<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title>Join the Minster Million</title>
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The Most Revd and Rt Hon Dr John Sentamu, The Archbishop of York was the first person to sign up for the Minster Million today.&nbsp; Through this new scheme to help York Minster, for a donation of&nbsp; just £5 (or more if you wish) you will receive a uniquely numbered certificate. One million of these will be printed, and the members of the million will be identified as having helped to save York Minster by supporting the York Minster Revealed project, which will both restore the glorious East Front of the Minster and reveal its beauty and meaning for generations to come.&nbsp; Dr Sentamu has become the first of the million.
Minster Million Certificates will be available from Tuesday 5th June 2007 from the Chapter House in York Minster.&nbsp;&nbsp; Further information on how to join the Minster Million is available on the York Minster Website at www.yorkminster.org.
First to join the Minster Million; The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu said:&nbsp; “Many people dream of becoming a member of the Millionaire’s club. Well now, here is your chance! It’s an opportunity for all people, from all walks of life, from all faiths and none, to join in and to give a little. Together we can ensure this magnificent Minster is preserved for generations to come. On our own we cannot get it together. But together we can get it.”
The Very Rev’d Keith Jones, Dean of York said: “The Minster Million is a way in which even people who can give only small amounts can be recognised as having helped to support York Minster.&nbsp; Surely every home should have a certificate (or two) on display!”
Photograph: Kippa Matthews
For Further information please see the Minster Million page on this site.
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			<pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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The St William Window in York Minster, one of the most important pieces of medieval stained glass in the world, has now been superbly restored.&nbsp; The Dean and Chapter of York will celebrate the completion of the work with a series of events timed to coincide with St William’s Day on 8th June.
The window depicts the miracles of St William of York, including what is said to be St William’s only miracle during his lifetime:&nbsp; when St William returned triumphantly to York, a crowd gathered on the wooden Ouse Bridge, the bridge collapsed under the strain of the crowd, but no one was hurt as St William blessed the crowd.&nbsp; It also depicts a blind man Ralph who lost his eyes and sight during trial by combat finding his eyes again at the tomb of St William.
The window has been hidden from view for ten years.&nbsp; Dr Christopher Norton has undertaken extensive research and the panels have been worked on by the skilled craftspeople of the York Glaziers Trust.&nbsp; Over the centuries the window has been mended many times, using lead that has gradually obscured the beauty of the window.&nbsp; Now, the skills of the York Glaziers Trust have been used to remove many of those heavy lines to show the window much as it was when it was new in the early 15th Century.&nbsp; The research and new techniques have been ground-breaking and will prove invaluable as the Dean and Chapter of York prepare to restore York Minster’s Great East Window: the largest expanse of medieval Glass in the world.
The Very Rev’d Keith Jones, Dean of York said: “This is an epoch in the art of conservation. As we celebrate this achievement, we shall position the altar during the festivities where it once stood between the St William and St Cuthbert Windows, and so catch something of the original layout of the Minster.&nbsp; The huge window as restored is amazing, and sets the scene for the even greater challenge of the east window.&nbsp; It shows what we can do!”
On both Thursday 7th and Friday 8th June the Dean and Chapter of York shall hold solemn Evensongs (to which everyone is of course welcome).&nbsp; At 7.00pm on the 7th, Dr Christopher Norton will give a lecture in the Tempest Anderson Hall entitled The St William Window unveiled: the rediscovery of a medieval masterpiece.&nbsp; Tickets for the lecture are free and available from the Development Office on 01904 557245.&nbsp; The evensong on Friday 8th will be held in the Nave and among those attending will be people who have donated generously to the restoration of the St William Window.&nbsp; 
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The St William Window was almost certainly finished in 1414.&nbsp; It is a huge expanse of glass in the North Quire Aisle of York Minster.&nbsp; The window illustrates in pictures the miracles of St William; William Fitzherbert who was Treasurer of York Minster between 1112 and 1114.&nbsp; William was then consecrated Archbishop of York in 1143, deposed in 1147 and then reinstated in 1154.&nbsp; He died the same year. The cult of St William grew during the 1200s as pilgrims visited his tomb and reported miraculous healings.
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			<pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2007 00:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title>Henry Shelton supports York Minster Revealed with his work</title>
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Christian Art will be the focus of an exciting exhibition to be held in York Minster’s Western Crypt.&nbsp; The exhibition, by established artist Henry Shelton, comprises of fourteen beautiful Stations of the Cross and other pieces following the theme of Holy Week. The Stations of the Cross have been used for devotion at the Minster throughout Lent this year.&nbsp; The works will be available to buy, and Henry Shelton is generously donating a proportion of the proceeds to York Minster Revealed.
The Very Rev’d Keith Jones, Dean of York said “Artists have often created beautiful and elaborate Stations to stir devotion.&nbsp; In the huge spaces of the Minster we look for Stations strongly enough designed not to look insignificant. We are delighted to have used these works for devotion this year and now see them mounted in the context of Henry Shelton’s wider work”.
Henry Shelton first became aware of the importance of Christian Art during his time as a Choir Boy at West Ham Church.&nbsp; After leaving School he joined a London studio as an apprentice draughtsman, developing his own drawing and lettering skills.&nbsp; After 15 years at this studio, he set up his own studio, going on to receive many commissions.&nbsp; He has designed for a wide range of clients from The Science Museum to Borough Councils.
Henry Shelton has continued to paint Christian Art throughout his career, his recent commissions have included the millennium Christian clock tower in Goodmayes and memorial etched glass windows in All Saints Church, Goodmayes that depict events in the life of Jesus.&nbsp; These windows were awarded the DAC Design Award.
The exhibition of Henry Shelton’s work will be held in the Western Crypt between 10th April and 11th May 2007.&nbsp; A range of mounted and framed prints of Henry Shelton’s work will also be available to buy from the York Minster Shop.&nbsp; 
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Everyone is welcome at York Minster to celebrate Easter and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.&nbsp; There will be thirty-six services taking place in the Minster during the week before Easter this year.&nbsp; All are welcome.
On Maundy Thursday, 5th April 2007, The Archbishop of York will preside and preach at a service of Holy Communion at 11.00 am.&nbsp; During this service the Archbishop will bless three oils used for the ministry of healing, baptism and confirmation.&nbsp; Clergy and other ministers from across the Diocese of York will attend this service and re-affirm their ordination vows. 
On Good Friday the Minster will be open all day, without charge.&nbsp; Three Hours at the Cross will be preached between 12.00pm and 3.00pm.&nbsp; This service uses both drama and preaching to portray the last hours of Christ’s life.&nbsp; The Riding Lights Theatre Company will perform short dramas which tell the death of Christ from the point of view of those who knew him.&nbsp; As they watch His suffering, their own stories speak of their own suffering and the mercy that they found at the hands of Jesus Christ.&nbsp; People are welcome to come for all or part of this moving service.
Good Friday will also see a United Act of Worship held by the York Council of Churches.&nbsp; This service will begin at 7.30 pm and The Rev’d Graham Maskery, Chairman of Churches Together in York will preach the sermon.
On Holy Saturday, 7th April 2007, the Archbishop will lead the Paschal Vigil from 8.30 pm.&nbsp; This Vigil will see the renewal of baptismal vows and confirmation of new Christians in the Eastern Crypt, underneath the Minster’s High Altar.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This service will be sung by the St William’s Singers.
On Easter Day, the Archbishop will preside and preach again at the Sung Eucharist at 10.00 am.&nbsp; The full Minster Choir will sing the setting to Vierne’s Messe Solonnelle.&nbsp;&nbsp; Canon Glyn Webster will preach at the service of Sung Evensong at 4.00 pm.
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			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2007 00:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title>York Minster Revealed</title>
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The Dean and Chapter of York today unveiled York Minster Revealed, a major new phase to the Minster’s continuing Development Campaign.&nbsp; York Minster Revealed is a £19m five-year project that lies within the £30m Development Campaign launched two years ago.&nbsp; This project focuses on preserving the Minster for future generations and a wider audience through four key areas of education, access, specialist craft skills training and conservation.
A main aim of the project is to recruit, enthuse and train future generations in the crafts of stone carving and stained glass conservation, which are so crucial to the Conservation of the East Front and continued development of the Minster.&nbsp; A nationally recognised qualification in stained glass conservation and stone carving will be developed at the Minster to help increase the national skills base in these two vital specialist crafts.
York Minster Revealed aims to greatly enhance visitors’ experiences at the Minster by introducing an innovative scheme of interpretation.&nbsp; This scheme will use a series of displays and LCD screens to educate all visitors on the history, purpose and evolving nature of York Minster.&nbsp; The display boards and screens will be designed so as to be as versatile and flexible in use as possible.&nbsp; They will not intrude upon the fabric of the Minster in anyway and will be able to be moved and stored away when necessary.
York Minster Revealed will focus on greatly improving access to the entrance to York Minster by re-designing the main visitor entrance at the South Transept to incorporate gently sloping ramps.&nbsp;&nbsp; These plans also include a piazza entrance to the Minster that will include improved outdoor seating arrangements for visitors and the relocation of ticketing arrangements to an existing external building. Physical access to the Undercroft will also be greatly improved through the use of gently sloping glass and stone ramps and the installation of a lift to this area.&nbsp; Improved access through the main entrance and to the Undercroft will mean that all of our visitors will be able to experience and enjoy as many of the Minster’s spaces as possible. 
The Very Rev’d Keith Jones, Dean of York said: “A visit to York Minster should be an experience of so much more than a brilliant shell.&nbsp; York Minster Revealed will help us reveal the beauty, the history, the treasures and the meaning of this world-famous building even better than before. It also allows us to give access for everyone to the workplaces for stone and glass, the secrets below the floors, and the details of the masterpiece that is the east window. “ 
Louise Hampson, Director of the York Minster Revealed Project said: “This project has the potential to transform the way people use and visit the Minster, but with the training provisions for specialist craft skills it also offers the chance to transform people’s lives. The national shortage of skilled crafts people endangers the long-term survival of our most cherished historic buildings and it is vital that projects like York Minster Revealed work to address that. It is an enormously exciting time for the Minster and we are looking forward to what the next few years will bring”
Stephen Anderson, Chapter Steward said: “We have applied to the Heritage Lottery Fund for £10m of funding.&nbsp; We expect to hear in late summer whether we have a Stage 1 Pass, in which case we have a year to work out a fully-costed project in fine detail.&nbsp; We should then get our Stage 2 Pass, which releases access to the HLF Grant, with work ready to start in January 2009, if successful”.
“We have secured commitments to £4.5m from other sources, most notably £3m from the York Minster Fund.&nbsp; This leaves a further £4.5m to raise from events, trusts and individual donations”
If you are able to help York Minster achieve the exciting aims of this project, please contact The Development Office, Church House, Ogleforth, York YO1 7JN; telephone 01904 557245 or e-mail heidic@yorkminster.org.
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Professor Sir Ron Cooke, celebrated former Vice-Chancellor of the University of York is to give a lecture on the problems of stone decay at York Minster.&nbsp; This lecture, entitled Weathering Heights will take place on Tuesday 27th March 2007 at 7.30 pm in the North Transept.&nbsp; All proceeds will go towards York Minster Revealed, the new phase of the Minster’s continuing £30 million Development Campaign.
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York Minster has suffered from the decay of its stone and glass largely as a result of atmospheric pollution.&nbsp; Damage to the East Front and the famous Great East Window is the focus of the Minster’s current fund-raising campaign.&nbsp; In this lecture, which is fully illustrated, Sir Ron will provide an introduction to the problems of stone decay at the Minster, based on his own observations and largely unpublished research.
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Sir Ron Cooke was Vice Chancellor of the University of York between 1993 and 2002. He was awarded the Founder’s Medal of the Royal Geographic Society in 1994.&nbsp; He was knighted for services to higher education in January 2002.&nbsp; 
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Talking of what promises to be a fascinating lecture, Sir Ron Cooke said:&nbsp; “Many people know that York Minster needs to raise substantial sums to restore it’s famous East Front, however, not so many people understand why and how the stonework of the East Front has been damaged.&nbsp; Much research has been done into the weathering of the Minster’s stone, but little has been published.&nbsp; In this lecture I will use this research to give an illustrated introduction to the stone weathering problems that the Minster faces.”
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Tickets for Weathering Heights cost £8 including a glass of wine and are available from the Development Office, Church House, Ogleforth, YO1 7JN; Tel: 01904 557245 or on the door.
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On Thursday 8 March 2007 at 11am the Bishop of Birkenhead will be consecrated by the Archbishop of York, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dr John Sentamu, in York Minster.
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The Revd Keith Sinclair, currently Vicar of Holy Trinity in Coventry city centre, is to be consecrated as the new Suffragan Bishop of Birkenhead in York Minster. He will succeed the Right Revd David Urquhart, who succeeded Archbishop Sentamu as Bishop of Birmingham.
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Keith Sinclair was born in Westminster, central London.&nbsp; He worked as a solicitor before discerning his call to the priesthood. He trained for priesthood in the early 1980s and worked as a curate at Christ Church, Summerfield, Birmingham between 1984 and 1988. During this time he was also a chaplain at the Children’s Hospital, Birmingham.&nbsp; Mr Sinclair became Vicar of Aston between 1988 and 2001, where he worked on urban renewal, evangelism and justice issues. Since 2001 he has been Vicar of Holy Trinity in Coventry, where he has worked to develop youth ministry and promote good community relations.&nbsp; Mr Sinclair has also been involved in urban regeneration as chair of the Aston Pride Interim Partnership Board, New Deal for Communities in Birmingham.
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The Bishop of Chester, the Rt Revd Dr Peter Forster, welcomed Keith Sinclair to the Diocese of Chester, where his ministry will be based: “Keith Sinclair will bring to Wirral and to the Diocese of Chester a rich experience of ministry in Birmingham and Coventry. He will bring a particular expertise in urban ministry but will be well placed to contribute to the whole life of the Diocese”
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Mr Sinclair is married to Rosemary, 44, a lecturer in family law. They have three children Peter, 14, Anna, 13, and David, 10.&nbsp; Keith Sinclair is a sports fan and particularly enjoys Rugby Union.&nbsp; In his spare time he enjoys walking and watching films.
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During the service the sermon will be preached by the Revd Dr Michael Lloyd, Associate Vicar of St Andrew, Holborn, London and Tutor at the St Paul Theological Centre, also in London.&nbsp; At the Consecration, Mr Sinclair will be presented by the Bishop of Coventry, the Right Revd Colin Bennetts,&nbsp; and the Bishop of Chester, the Right Revd Peter Forster.
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In order to prepare for the service the Minster will be closed to the public throughout the morning and will re-open to visitors at approximately 3.00pm.&nbsp; Those attending the 7.30am and 7.45am services should enter via the Chapter House Yard.&nbsp; 
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			<pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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From Friday 9th March 2007, the Minster will be introducing new entry prices, which will include a better value visitor ticket to enter all areas of the Minster.&nbsp; The entry prices for visitors to the Minster itself will be £5.50 for an adult and £4.50 for a senior citizen or student, children and residents of York continue to have free entrance to the Minster.&nbsp; These new prices are 50p higher than current prices.
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The opportunity is being taken to introduce a new Do Everything ticket which will include entry to all three areas open to the public: the Minster, Undercroft and Tower.&nbsp; This ticket will be £9 for adults, £7.50 for a senior citizen or student and £3 for a child.&nbsp; This new ticket reduces the total price of visiting all of these areas by at least £1 and is better value.
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The Dean and Chapter regrets that it is necessary to charge visitors an entry price at all. However, visitor entry prices account for over one third of all income and without it, the Dean &amp; Chapter would simply be unable to sustain the life and work of the Minster. The Dean &amp; Chapter receive no assistance from any outside agencies, except for grants for which application needs to be made. Otherwise, all funds to sustain the Minster need to be raised by the Dean &amp; Chapter.
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The following groups are unaffected by these visitor entry prices. Admission continues to be free of any charge for:
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Anyone attending a service of worship, coming into pray or light a candle.&nbsp; There are no circumstances in which worshippers attending a regular service can be charged for entry.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Children and young persons under the age of 16 to the Minster itself. (Visitor prices do apply though for entry to the Tower and Undercroft.)
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Local people. York residents and parishioners in the Diocese of York will continue to be admitted free of charge on production of a York Minster Pass.&nbsp; (These can be obtained by sending a stamped addressed envelope to: York Minster Visitors Department, St William’s College, College Street, York, YO1 7JF; or by taking along a proof of address to the Minster and picking one up there.)
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All visitors to the Minster can make their ticket last a year.&nbsp; The Dean and Chapter encourage Visitors can then use the same ticket to visit the Minster as often as they wish within the next year.
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York Minster will host an exhibition of Icons by Zoran Tosic for contemplation during Lent. The exhibition entitled Divine Mother will comprise of large icons showing the Holy Mother in Christianity.&nbsp; The exhibition will run in St John’s Chapel at the Minster between 4th March 2007 and 15th April 2007.&nbsp; 
The artwork will be painted using traditional media including natural and semi-precious pigments, oil, gold and silver on board.&nbsp;&nbsp; In his own words, Zoran Tosic describes the iconography as art that was initiated to open the ‘window’ into the world where the primordial Light shines, and to bring the observer closer to that world through colours, as expression of light.&nbsp; ‘The love of the Divine Mother shines unconditionally to all people.&nbsp; I hope that through these Icons each visitor may find a seed of inspiration that will add more happiness on their own Path to God.’
Zoran Tosic was awarded prestigious art prizes in Australia where he lived before he moved to England in 2005. Upon receiving the first prize in Roma Easter Art Exhibition in 2001, Assistant Curator of the National Gallery of Queensland, Joanna Bosse wrote: ‘Executed in a highly proficient technique, this work is an exquisite example of a traditional icon in the Byzantine style…A truly outstanding work by a very talented icon painter.’
The art exhibition Divine Mother is funded by Arts Council England.
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			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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York Minster is to host a service to commemorate Yorkshire born parliamentarian William Wilberforce and the 200th Anniversary of the passing of the Slave Trade Abolition Bill.&nbsp; The Better Hour, will be held on Sunday 25th February 2007 at 2.00pm.&nbsp; The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Dr John Sentamu, the Archbishop of York will be preaching at this special service.&nbsp; The Right Honourable William Hague, MP will also be in attendance.
The Better Hour will give thanks for the life of William Wilberforce and celebrate his work towards the passing of this momentous act.&nbsp; The service will include performances from the pioneering Riding Lights Theatre Company, the Trans-Global Drummers – an ensemble of drummers aged between 11 and 19, and Pocklington School Choir.&nbsp; 
York Minster is also to host an exhibition between 25th February and 2nd March that will commemorate the bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade.&nbsp; The exhibition, Free at Last, organised by the Centre for Global Education at York St John University will tell the story of the 18th Century Slave Trade and Contemporary Slavery. Free at Last will focus on York and Yorkshire’s involvement in the Slave Trade and in the movement towards its abolition 200 years ago.
Events to commemorate the Bicentenary will be happening across the Diocese of York throughout 2007.&nbsp; Contemporary issues of slavery will be discussed at the KC Stadium in Hull on Friday 23rd February between 9.30 and 16.30.&nbsp; The Wilberforce lectures will be given by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York.&nbsp; The Archbishop of Canterbury will talk on Wilberforce and his Legacy on Tuesday 24th April at 19.00 in Hull City Hall.&nbsp; The Archbishop of York will talk on Freedom and Slavery on Tuesday 30th October at 19.00 in Hull City Hall.&nbsp; Entrance to the Wilberforce lectures is free but by ticket only.&nbsp; Tickets can be obtained from Hull City Hall Ticket Office, telephone 01482 226655.
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York Minster is making changes to improve the return on its investments.&nbsp; This will involve the sale of certain properties that the Dean &amp; Chapter currently owns in York.&nbsp; The proceeds from these sales will then be reinvested in other approved assets to bring a better return on investment.&nbsp; 
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The properties concerned form part of the endowed funds.&nbsp; This means that the funds raised from the sales cannot be spent and must be maintained in other approved investment assets. Only the income from these funds can be used to contribute to the Dean and Chapter's general running costs.&nbsp; 
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The sale will also mean that the Dean and Chapter's overall investment portfolio becomes more balanced.&nbsp; 
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Canon Stephen Anderson, Chapter Steward said, “Making changes in the way we safeguard our historic assets should only be considered after the most careful consideration of needs, return, alternatives and after taking professional advice.
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The reality is that our investment portfolio overall is too dependent upon property and the added risk of it all being in one location. We expect that returns will improve after reinvestment of the proceeds into other investment assets. This will benefit the work of running the Minster every day.”
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			<pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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The fourth Ebor Lecture to be held in York Minster will be at 7:30pm on Wednesday 7th February 2007. It will be given by the Revd Professor Frances Young on the topic: ‘Sacred Text and the Transcendence of Tradition: The Bible in a pluralist Society’.
The Ebor lectures relate theology to public issues in contemporary society.&nbsp; The next lecture will discuss the place of the Bible in the modern world.&nbsp; This lecture follows three previous lectures, which covered a range of topics, from Islam in the modern world, to God and our public life.
Professor Young taught Theology at the University of Birmingham from 1971 and was Head of Department between 1986 and 1995.&nbsp; She retired in 2005, but continues to contribute to theology, ecumenism and to church life.&nbsp; Professor Young was awarded the OBE and is a fellow of the British Academy.
The Ebor Lectures series has been jointly organised by York Minster, York St John University, and The York Institute for Community theology, The Carmelites and The Churches regional Commission for Yorkshire and the Humber.&nbsp; It is an ecumenical project, building bridges between faith communities and relating faith to public issues such as politics, economics, contemporary culture and spirituality.
Admission to the lectures is free but by ticket only.&nbsp; To book a ticket please call 01904 876474, e-mail eborlectures@yorksj.ac.uk or write to Ebor Lectures, School of Education and Theology, York St John University College, Lord Mayor’s Walk, York YO31 7EX.
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			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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York Minster will be joining many other York Venues to welcome York residents free of charge over Residents First Weekend, the 27th and 28th January 2007.&nbsp;&nbsp; Residents will be able to experience the Undercroft and Tower free of charge, along with the opportunity to visit the Minster Stoneyard. 
York Minster itself is free of charge to York residents all year round on production of a Minster Pass.&nbsp; To obtain a Minster Pass, residents can take along proof of address to the Minster and pick one up there or send an SAE to: The Visitors’ Department, St William’s College, College Street, York, YO1 7JF.
The Undercroft and Tower will be open free of charge to residents between 10.00am and 4.00pm on Saturday 27th January and 12.30pm and 4.00pm on Sunday 28th January.&nbsp; Entrance is by Voucher only, Vouchers will be issued on a first come first served basis from the Minster’s Group and Information Desk, situated in the South Transept and will be available from Saturday 20th January.
Residents will also be given the chance to view the skilled work of the Minster’s stonemasons. Guided Tours of the Minster Stoneyard will take place on Saturday 27th January.&nbsp; Tours will take place at 10.00am, 12.00pm, 2.00pm and 4.00pm.&nbsp; Tickets are available by phoning 557226 on Monday 22nd January only, tickets will be issued on a first come first served basis. 
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			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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The Nave of York Minster will be cleared of all chairs today, Tuesday 2nd January 2007, so that people can see how spacious the Nave would have originally seemed.&nbsp; The Nave is only emptied of its furniture once a year, at a quiet time in the Minster’s year, making this a special opportunity to see the Nave free of its 800 chairs.
Emptying the Nave provides the opportunity to host special and unusual events in its vast space.&nbsp; The liveliest of these events is the Diocesan Youth Event XLS.&nbsp; This event is to be held on 16th February 2007.&nbsp; Young people from all over the Diocese of York will come to York Minster to celebrate and praise God through a diverse mix of music and activities.&nbsp; The Empty Nave will also host the Spire event, a striking, magical exploration of sound and space by world-class musicians and composers.
During the time that the Nave is clear there will also be a Taizé Service on Sunday 28th January, which will focus on scripture, silence and song.&nbsp; Daphne Wood, the organiser of the Taizé service at the Minster has described what the Minster’s empty Nave adds to Taizé prayer:&nbsp; “One enters at the West door to the enormity of the vast hallowed space, subdued lighting and flickering candles”.&nbsp; This year, there will also be an evening of Circle Dancing on Saturday 27th January, and the Christian Unions of the University of York and York St John will hold their annual Minster Ball on the evening of Friday 26th January.
The building of the Nave began in 1280, and took seventy years to complete.&nbsp; Built in the Decorated style, it replaced the old Norman Nave of Thomas of Bayeux.&nbsp; Diverse uses of the Nave are by no means a modern innovation, in medieval times, the Nave would have been used for a variety of purposes: markets were held there, and in the 1500s there were complaints about boys playing football in the Nave!
The Nave will be empty of chairs until Monday 19 February.&nbsp; York Residents can use their Minster Passes to come in free of charge.&nbsp; To obtain a Minster Pass, York Residents can send an SAE to the Visitors Department, St William's College, College Street, York, YO1 7JF, or pick one up in the Minster.
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York Minster will be holding its usual full programme of services for all to celebrate again the birth of Our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
The countdown to Christmas begins at 12 noon on Christmas Eve with the ever popular Crib Service aimed particularly at children of all ages, both young in years and young in heart.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Children are encouraged to come dressed as shepherds&nbsp;or angels, and then make up a 'living crib'.&nbsp;&nbsp;Many children bring presents to the service, which are then placed in the Crib.&nbsp; After Christmas, these gifts are donated to charities and given to less fortunate children in York and North Yorkshire.&nbsp; This year the charities that will benefit from the donation of these gifts are Home Start, The Salvation Army, The Centre for Separated Families, York Women’s Refuge and HMP Wetherby Young Offender Institution&nbsp;- Visits Hall.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The charities especially welcome art and craft materials such as crayons, felt pens and coloured paper along with games and toys suitable for under five year olds. But any gift is most gratefully received.
Later on Christmas Eve at 16.00 is the traditional Service of Nine Lessons and Carols. &nbsp;Due to its popularity, this service is also being held at 19.00 on the preceding Friday 22nd December.
The climax of all the preparations during the past month is the Midnight Eucharist on Christmas Eve at 23.30 to again rejoice at the First Christmas and all that has meant and still means for the world.
On Christmas morning, the services follow the pattern usually for a Sunday, with 10.00 Sung Eucharist, at which the Archbishop of York, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dr John Sentamu will preach, and 11.30 Choral Matins, at which the Dean of York, the Very Revd Keith Jones, will preach.&nbsp; At 16.00, the Minster Choir will sing Evensong.
The Dean and Chapter hope that this very full programme of services will afford everyone the opportunity to start the Christmas festivities with an act of worship.
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The first ever Church of EnglandOnline Advent Calendar was launched on Sunday 3rd December and it lit up York Minster.Dr John Sentamu, the Archbishop of York, pushed the button to launch the Church of England's&nbsp;first official online Advent Calendar&nbsp; at a special event in the grounds of York Minster on Sunday evening.The website marks the first time the Church of England has launched a national initiative using the web to explore the meaning of Christmas and to highlight the deep significance of the festival for millions of people across the country. The calendar draws together a range of real-life stories about what Christmas means to people today from a paramedic in Carlisle, to a donkey sanctuary owner in Oxfordshire, to an estate agent in Tunbridge Wells in a way that is accessible to people of all ages.Advent is about slowing down and taking time to think about the why of Christmas, not the how. On each day of Advent, a virtual window will be unlocked for visitors to click open, revealing the personal words and a portrait photograph of Christians specially interviewed for&nbsp;www.adventstories.org. 
From stories of joy at coming to faith, to stories of pain at being separated from loved ones, the calendar aims to present glimpses of how the celebration of the birth of Jesus impacts on people today.On Sunday evening, the first window was unveiled in style when a giant-sized version of the story was projected onto the East Front of York Minster in the heart of the city. Passers-by saw a 20-foot high picture of the Archbishop of York accompanied by some words from his own Christmas story. In it, Dr John Sentamu writes "Advent is like a hungry man waiting for a fabulous feast. Christmas comes with a sense of longing being fulfilled and hopes being met. As a cook, I love Christmas Day. As the aroma of the food wafts through the house it reminds everyone that theres a good meal coming. Advent is like the aroma of Christmas, reminding us of the day when God will invite us all to join Him in the best banquet ever. No one need be left out. The choice is ours. The clarion call of advent is: wake up, clean up, grow up, serve up."Behind each window, visitors will be encouraged to find out where their nearest church is through the "A Church Near You" website, and will also be able to explore more about Christianity through a link to the rejesus.co.uk website. Through these elements, the calendar's designers hope to offer visitors a range of options for discovering more about the real Christmas story.www.adventstories.org will be live until Epiphany, the official end of Christmas, on Sunday 7th January 2007. The Church expects more than 100,000 people to visit the calendar over that period.
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Mr Stephen Anderson, the new Chapter Steward of York Minster, will complete his inauguration into the life of the Minster on Saturday 18th November 2006 when he becomes a Lay canon. He will be Installed in the Quire during Evensong at 5.15pm. This will be preceded by his Admission into the College of Canons in the Chapter House. Earlier in the day, there will be a ceremony of Collation by the Archbishop of York, The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Dr John Sentamu in the Lady Chapel of York Minster.
As a Lay Canon, Mr Anderson will be a member of the Dean and Chapter, the governing body of the Minster. He is one of four lay people on that governing body. As Chapter Steward, Mr Anderson is the senior lay member of staff, with overall responsibility for the day to day administration of the Minster, excluding worship and pastoral activities, which is the responsibility of the Dean and 3 clerical residentiary Canons.
Speaking on his becoming a lay canon at the Minster, Stephen Anderson, Chapter Steward said&nbsp;"I have been made to feel so welcome by this Christian, Yorkshire community. The Minster building speaks powerfully to me of a transcendent God; but it is the warmth and care of its people here, that presents a God that is real and relevant on a daily basis too. To have both that beyondness and personal knowing come together so powerfully in this place is a real joy and will no doubt sustain me in my work here."
"A key part of that work is the York Minster Revealed programme we are putting together for enhancing our visitor and pilgrim experience. This programme will incorporate our repair and renovation work such as that to the East Front, so that that which has lasted for centuries can be both seen and interpreted afresh by the current generation - and handed on to the next, for we are all stewards in the course of human history." 
"It is an enormous task, developing, guiding and sustaining such a huge programme of work, organisationally and financially, over what will be many years - and keeping the normal day to day activities going in the meantime. But we have a very able team, employees and volunteers, who are in good heart and enthusiastic for our purpose. It is not an inwardly focused one. The Minster is for everyone - its own community certainly, but so too for all the people of York, the region and the country; for worshippers, pilgrims, visitors, those of many faiths and those of no faith that come only to see something of our heritage as a nation and marvel at the creativity and workmanship and skill that has created this wonderful building."
"I very much hope that my time at the Minster will be one of growth and renewal, rooted firmly and safely in our past, but looking forward also with confidence and creativity to our future. We are planning some very exciting things to happen in and around the Minster in the time to come and as part of the Dean &amp; Chapter, I hope very much to be able to make further announcements in the near future."
Mr Anderson is 52, and is married with two children. He had an earlier career in financial services in various executive roles and was most recently the Chief Executive Officer of a group of charities based at St Andrew Holborn in the City of London. 
Mr Anderson is also in training for non-stipendiary ministry in the Church.


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Notes to the Media:

Explanation of terms:
Collation: The giving of a license to be a Canon, under the authority of the Archbishop. This ceremony is performed by the Archbishop of York.
Admission: The new Canon becomes a member of the Chapter and the College of Canons. It takes place in the Chapter House, and is an ancient ceremony.
Installation: During Evensong the newly Licensed and Admitted Canon is placed in his stall in the Quire.
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York Minster is to receive a visit from the Minister for Culture, David Lammy MP at 3.00pm on Thursday 16th November to view the crucial conservation work that has begun on the East Front as part of the overall development campaign 'York Minster Revealed'. Mr Lammy will be met by The Dean and Members of the Minster Management. They will take Mr Lammy up the scaffolding at the East Front of the Minster so that he can see for himself what needs to be done.  Mr Lammy will then have the chance to visit the York Glaziers' Trust, whose skilled craftspeople on site are working on the options for the restoration. They have a huge amount of work to do, as the Great East Window is the largest expanse of medieval stained glass in the world.  The Minster for Culture, David Lammy says "York Minster is the most iconic ecclesiastical building in the North of England. It is only right and proper that it gets the expert attention that it needs to prepare if for many more years of service, as a place of worship, a showcase of workmanship, and a major tourist destination"The Dean of York, The Very Reverend Keith Jones welcomes Mr Lammy's visit: "This is our chance to show a member of the government the quality of care we are giving to a place which is hugely important to us all.  Cathedrals are a significant element in the cultural life of the country in many ways.  They sustain a great musical tradition, are centres of craftsmanship, lively means of education for all ages, and are growing in their numbers of worshippers.  Their visitors are international and of many faiths, and York Minster is typical of the way cathedrals are so often the magnet for their city, enlivening the economy and giving distinction to their surroundings.  As a former cathedral chorister, Mr Lammy is no doubt aware of this; but I hope he will be pleased to see in York how the Minster gives positive support to the life of its city and area."Dr Richard Shephard, Director of Development has said "We are, of course, delighted that David Lammy, the Culture Minister in the Department for Culture Media and Sport, is visiting York Minster. He will be briefed by experts at the Minster and this will, we hope, help him as he represents the cause of all cathedrals in discussions at government level."
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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CAMBRIDGE PROFESSOR OF DIVINITY CONTINUES THE EBOR LECTURE SERIESProfessor David Ford, Regius Professor of Divinity at the University of Cambridge will be the speaker at the second of the Ebor lecture series for 2006 to 2007 on Wednesday 8th November 2006.  After the great success of the first lecture led by the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Dr John Sentamu, Archbishop of York, the series will now continue with a lecture entitled 'God and our Public Life: A Scriptural Wisdom'.The Ebor Lecture series has been jointly organised by York Minster, York St John University,  The York Institute for Community Theology, The Carmelites and The Churches Regional Commission for Yorkshire and the Humber.  This joint venture attempts to relate theology with public issues in contemporary society.  It also acts as an ecumenical project, which wishes to build bridges between various faith communities. These lectures relate faith to public issues such as politics, economics, contemporary culture and spirituality.Professor Ford began his career in 1976 as a lecturer at the University of Birmingham, he went on to become a senior lecturer, in 1991 he then became Regius Professor of Divinity at the University of Cambridge.  Professor Ford has had his work widely published in a range of theological and interfaith journals as well as being author and co-author of several books.  He is also a co-founder of the Society for Scriptural Reasoning and is currently Director of the Cambridge Interfaith Programme.  Professor Ford's interest and expertise lie in the shaping of universities and particularly the fields of religious studies and theology within universities.  He is also interested in interfaith dialogue and the relation of faiths to secular cultures, traditions and forces.  The lecture will be held in the chapel at York St John University on Wednesday 8th November 2006 at 7.00pm.  Admission is free but by ticket only.  To book a ticket please email eborlectures@yorksj.ac.uk or write to Ebor Lectures, School of Education and Theology, York St John University College, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, YO31 7EX.- ENDS -Notes to the Media:For further information on the Ebor Lectures please see www.yorksj.ac.uk/eborlecturesFor general Media Enquiries, please contact Alix Peacock, Press Co-ordinator, York Minster.  Tel: 01904 557216 or email alixp@yorkminster.org
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An exciting collection of Gerard Stamp's architectural paintings
will be displayed in the Western Crypt of the Minster from 18th to 31st
October 2006. Some of the works have been produced in support of the
Minster's Development Campaign for the East End of the Cathedral.Gerard
Stamp's work, produced using watercolours and charcoal, include several
views of York Minster. Author and broadcaster, Dan Cruickshank, has
written of Stamp's inspiration behind the collection of works,
suggesting that his works all ask the question 'How can the essence of
the beauty of ancient architecture be captured?'. The artist's other
subjects from further a field include vistas of Ely and Rome. The works
to be displayed in the Minster have previously been part of Mr Stamp's
popular solo exhibition in London.In support of the Minster's
Development Campaign, The Grapevine Art Gallery, which is promoting the
exhibition, has generously agreed to donate a proportion of the
proceeds from sales of his work, to the appeal. Fine quality art
posters and cards of his work will be on sale in the Minster Gift Shop
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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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Local young Artists display their work in the MinsterTwo
talented young York artists have been offered a rare opportunity to
exhibit their work in the building that inspired them. Jamie Donaldson
and Andrew Allen have created works of art depicting York Minster. Jamie
Donaldson, a former student of the Minster School, age 19, has produced
several images in a variety of medium. Paintings of the Minster's West
Front, Central Tower and South Transept can all be viewed. His work
also depicts the Minster at night and in the rain. The paintings have
been created using pastels, oils and inks. Other subjects portrayed
include the River Ouse and Bamburgh Castle, produced through the use of
acrylics. Andrew Allen, in his late 20s, has been stewarding
at York Minster for over five years. His exhibition aims to convey the
images of the Minster that cannot be readily experienced on an average
visit. This includes the depiction of the Minster lit by Patrice
Warrener's laser display in November 2005. The exhibition consists
purely of photographs, with other subjects including sunrise and sunset
at the Minster. Also illustrated is the Nave empty of chairs and the
top of the tower. Both artists will display their work in the Minster until 30th October 2006.
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York Minster will be holding two family activity days on Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st August.&nbsp; Children of all ages are invited to come and meet the Pirate Bishop, King Edwin and St William of York.&nbsp; There will be over 20 different activities for families to get involved in, from taking part in a medieval trial, demonstrations by a blacksmith, building your own medieval house, and taking part in a Roman soldiers’ drill.&nbsp; 
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For the more artistically minded, there’s a chance to draw in the Chapter House, paint pictures of the Minster, attend a rock concert in the Dean’s Park, and learn about medieval wool spinning.&nbsp; You can taste medieval cooking, and attend a picnic in the Deanery Garden.&nbsp; In the evening of 30 August, 20 Scouts from local Districts will be having a sleepover in the Minster’s Chapter House.
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Andy Bush, part of the Minster’s Development Team, said, “These activity days are a great way to entertain your family in the summer holidays.&nbsp; There’s so many different events going on over the 30th and 31st August that there will be something for everyone.&nbsp; All York residents can come to the events for free with a Minster Pass. 
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“These events are for local families and children to get to know their Minster a bit more.&nbsp; We’re organizing these events to hear what local people and their families would like to see in the Minster, and how we can make it more family-friendly.&nbsp; We want local people join in more and more with the life of the Minster, and we’d love to hear from them what they’d like to see at their Minster.”
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There is no need to book a place on these family activity days – just turn up and join in.&nbsp; York residents have free access with their Minster passes, and children of all ages are invited to the event.&nbsp; Parents will need to stay with their children while they are taking part.&nbsp; The family activity days are supported by GNER, Community Arts Walmgate, Roamin Tours, Ryedale Folk Museum, stonesoup, York Theatre Royal and the Minster School.
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York Minster is working with York company stonesoup to produce a new website for the cathedral.&nbsp; The new website, which will be launched in the autumn, will help visitors, worshippers and local people interact more with the Minster, and get hold of relevant information.&nbsp; 
York Minster’s current website was launched in 1996, and now needs updating.&nbsp; The new website will be easier to navigate and more interactive.&nbsp; Sermons will be available as podcasts, and there will be more opportunities to help the Minster raise money for its Development Campaign.&nbsp; 
Tom Sharp, Creative Director at stonesoup said “Developing York Minster's online resource is a fantastic challenge that the whole team at stonesoup are relishing. Balancing the Minster's considerable heritage and its central role in northern worship with modern design and the latest interactive communication is a hugely exciting project”.
Andy Milson, Business Development Director at stonesoup said “We are delighted to be working with York Minster on such an important part of their communication strategy. Informative, interactive online resources are vital for any organisation looking to reach a wider audience. Working together we’ll be able to make York Minster and its vibrant community even easier to enjoy”.
Steve Hemming, Visitor Services Manager at the Minster said,&nbsp; “We see the development of an exciting and informative new website as an important way of fully engaging with our worshippers and visitors on the thriving daily life of the Minster.&nbsp; We are very excited to be working with a York based company on what will be a creative resource for the Minster, and also a showcase for York’s creative industries”
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			<pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2006 00:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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Posters
by three nationally famous artists are helping raise money for the
restoration of York Minster's East Front. Jake Attree, Susan Brown and
Rosemary Carruthers have been selected to produce paintings inspired by
the Minster, which will be reproduced as high quality posters, as part
of a new arts programme at the cathedral - 'Creation'. These three
posters will be the first in a series, with new posters by different
artists available at regular intervals.The original paintings
will be on display in York Minster from 27 July to 23 September, along
with an exhibition of more work by Jake Attree. This will be the first
of a series of exhibitions in the Minster by selected artists.The
Dean of York, the Very Revd Keith Jones, said, "This is a truly
exciting and innovative project. The paintings by Jake, Susan and
Rosemary show different aspects of the Cathedral's beauty, and it is
fitting that the maintenance of art created 600 years ago should be
helped by today's fine artists. These three posters are the first of a
series, and with new works by different artists becoming available
twice a year, we hope that people will collect all these posters." The
'Creation' programme was the initiative of Ann Petherick of York's
Kentmere House Gallery, who was responsible for selecting the artists.
She said, "The idea for Creation developed from the desire of the
Minster to work with professional artists, and thus to link the
craftsmanship of the past with work of equivalent quality being created
today."Jake Attree said, "The Minster has had an enormous
impact on my personal sense of scale as an artist and, the Minster's
presence in the city I grew up in cannot be overestimated, in that it
has influenced my visual response to the world. To be invited by the
Minster Development Campaign to exhibit in the Minster is both a
privilege and a pleasure."The money raised by the sale of the
posters will go towards the restoration of York Minster's East Front,
which will cost £23 million. The East Front, completed in the 1420s, is
one of the finest examples of the Perpendicular style of architecture,
which was unique to England. The focal point of the East Front is the
magnificent Great East Window, which is the biggest single expanse of
medieval stained glass in the world. It is roughly the size of a tennis
court, and has been described as "the Sistine Chapel of the stained
glass world". York Minster receives no money from national or local
government, and must raise all money for restoration work itself.- ENDS -Biographical details:Born
in Yorkshire in 1950, Jake Attree studied at the York School of Art and
Liverpool College of Art, going on to be awarded The Creswick Landscape
Prize, The Landseer Figure Prize, The David Murray Scholarship and the
Bronze Turner Medal from The Royal Academy of Arts from 1974-1977. Jake
has been painting in York for 40 years, nearly all of his painting
life. His work has been exhibited at the Royal Academy, the Hart, New
Grafton, Bruton, and Thackeray art galleries in London, as well as in
New York and Germany.Susan Brown was also born in Yorkshire.
She studied at Leeds Polytechnic between 1976 and 1979 gaining a BA
Hons in Three Dimensional Design. She is the recipient of many art
prizes and awards for her contemporary paintings these include: The
Laing Art Competition, Hunting Art Prize, Regional Winner and the
Singer &amp; Friedlander - Sunday Times Watercolour Competition 2001
where she was a finalist. Susan Brown's paintings appear in many
notable private and public contemporary art collections, including
those of Halifax Plc, Allied Domecq, Dame Janet Baker and Sir George
Martin Trust.Rosemary Carruthers studied art at Canterbury and
Bideford Art Colleges, and taught art in the West Country in the early
1970s. She has lived in Norfolk since 1973 and has studios there and in
Suffolk. Her work is exhibited in East Anglia, Yorkshire and London,
including the Royal Academy and New English Art Club. In 2004 she was
invited by the Kentmere House Gallery to be the artist-in-residence at
the York Early Music Festival.   
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			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2006 00:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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The Very Revd Dr Raymond Furnell, Dean of York from 1994 to 2003, died on the evening of Monday 10th July at his home in Bury St Edmunds.&nbsp; He was aged 71, and had been suffering from cancer.&nbsp; 
Raymond Furnell was born in 1935, attended Lincoln Theological College, and was priested in 1966.&nbsp; He was a curate in Cannock, Litchfield Diocese from 1965 to 1969, and Vicar of Clayton 1969 to 1975.&nbsp; He was the Rural Dean of Stoke North from 1975 to 1981, and Provost of Bury St Edmunds from 1981 to 1994. 
The current Dean of York, the Very Revd Keith Jones, said, “We have been very sorry to hear of the illness and now the death of Raymond Furnell, and we give thanks to God for the many good things he contributed to York and its Minster.&nbsp; His vigour and diligence guided the Minster to create a new Constitution, which arose from a Parliamentary Measure which he had himself helped to frame.&nbsp; He understood the importance of good relations with the city and the university, and made many good allies in the business community of the area.&nbsp; York will always associate his name with the Millennium Mystery Plays in the Minster in 2000, which was one of the country’s major success stories of the Millennium. 
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“I first knew Ray in Suffolk, when I greatly enjoyed the way he chaired the Diocesan Advisory Committee, which guides policies for church buildings.&nbsp; He was then Provost of St Edmundsbury, and a lively leader who energised others and got things done.&nbsp; Rare is the day that passes when, in relation to something or other, I do not feel grateful for what Raymond Furnell achieved in his years at York.&nbsp; All of us at the Minster hold him, Sherril and their family, with thankfulness before God.”
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Dr Richard Shephard, the Minster’s Director of Development, said, “Ray Furnell led from the front. He was a man of strong views and boundless energy who was determined that York Minster should be a model of excellent practice, and a centre both spiritually and culturally of the City and County.
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“He achieved an enormous amount both locally and nationally. He was a most important member of the Archbishops’ Commission on Cathedrals, and of the Commission on Royal Peculiars, and helped to frame the legislation which led to the current statutory provision for all of the English cathedrals. Ray Furnell was a prominent figure in the life of the City and County of York. He served on many committees and applied his analytical skills and incisive mind to the good of the wider community.
“In the Minster he was pivotal in pushing for the Millennium Mystery Plays which would not have happened without his vision and energy. He bore his final illness with faith and fortitude, supported by his wife Sherril who was a tower of strength throughout his ministry in York.”&nbsp; 
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			<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2006 00:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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The Chapter have appointed Stephen Anderson as Chapter Steward of York Minster, in succession to Canon Peter Lyddon, who retires at the end of September.  Mr Anderson will also become a member of Chapter and as such will be installed as a Canon under the terms of the Constitution of the Minster.Mr Anderson is 52, and is married with two children.  He has had a successful career in finance, having served as Director of Operations with Girobank from 1996 to 1997 and Director of Client Services in the Save &amp; Prosper Group from 1997 to 1999.  From 2001 to 2003 he was Chief Operating Officer of The Equitable Life Assurance Society before he decided to transfer to the not-for-profit sector.  He is currently Chief Executive Officer of a group of charities based at St Andrew Holborn in the City of London, giving them new business agenda and developing their operations.Mr Anderson is training for non-stipendiary ministry in the Church, and looks forward to worshipping at the Minster.  He will take up his post at the beginning of October.
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			<title>Hugh Bayley MP to visit Minster's East Front</title>
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York’s MP, Hugh Bayley will be visiting York Minster on Monday 3 July to view the restoration work to be done on the Minster’s East Front.&nbsp; Mr. Bayley will ascend the scaffolding covering the East Front to see for himself the state of the stonework and glass, and what work is being done to restore it.
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York Minster receives no money from central or local government, and must raise the £23 million need to restore the East Front from charitable donations.&nbsp; So far, nearly £3 million has been raised.&nbsp; The centerpiece of the East Front is the Great East Window, the largest expanse of medieval stained glass in the world, which has been described as ‘the Sistine Chapel of the stained glass world’. 
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Mr. Bayley said, "York Minster is one of the world's greatest buildings. The medieval craftsmanship is fabulous, and it is our responsibility to maintain it for future generations. When you climb the scaffolding you are overawed by the scale of the restoration. They have done brilliantly to raise so much money so quickly, but much more will be needed. It will take 10 years to finish the Great East Window and the East Front”.
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The Director of Development, Dr Richard Shephard said, "Mr Bayley has shown considerable interest in and support for the East Front Project from the moment it started. His visit to inspect the work is most welcome".
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Anyone able to help keep York Minster in its full glory can send a cheque, made payable to ‘York Minster Fund’ to The Development Office, Church House, Ogleforth, York, Y01 7JN.
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			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2006 00:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title>Volunteers needed to chime the Bells at York Minster</title>
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Volunteers are needed to help chime bells for Evensong at York Minster.  The main ring of bells at the Minster is rung with ropes and wheels on Sundays and special occasions by The York Minster Society of Change Ringers, but the cathedral also has another set of chiming bells that is sounded by one person on weekdays and Saturdays when the team of ringers is not present. The Minster is looking to recruit a few more volunteers to chime these bells for the daily Evensong service.Anyone willing to learn to chime the bells should be able to read music and be fit enough to climb the 100 steps to the ringing chamber in the south-west tower. The chiming for Evensong takes place for 20 minutes after 5.00pm for the 5.30pm service, and volunteers should be able to commit to one service per week.The chiming bells are played by pressing down levers on a baton clavier. It is a simple machine and training will be given. Reasonable strength is needed, but the present group who chime the bells ranges in age from teenagers to senior citizens and it is not too onerous a task. This is a role that might suit someone who works in the city and finishes at 5.00pm, or is active and retired.The chiming of the bells for daily services is a tradition that goes back centuries, and volunteers have recently reintroduced the ancient tradition of playing tunes as well as traditional bell ringing. The playing of tunes on the Minster's bells dates back to the building of the present cathedral, and the Cathedral's Fabric Rolls record the installation of a chiming machine as early as 1473. The inventory for that year reads, "And in pence to John Newbald, chimemaker, in part payment of his wages.. £1 &amp; 3s &amp; 4d."The sound of the Minster's bells ringing across our city is part of our culture and heritage - would you like to make a contribution to it?  Anyone interested should contact Canon Jeremy Fletcher, Church House, Ogleforth, York, YO10 3JN, telephone 01904 557205 or email precentor@yorkminster.org.
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			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2006 00:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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The York and District Branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society will celebrate its 50th anniversary in a service at York Minster on 17th June.&nbsp; The service, “A Celebration in Song” will be attended by members of the York and District Branch, some of who have been members for nearly 50 years.&nbsp; The service will be attended by York’s Civic Party and Clare Wood, the Patron of the Branch and daughter of its founder, Lord Fitzalan-Howard.&nbsp; 
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is the most common disabling neurological condition affecting young adults, and around 85,000 people in the UK have MS.&nbsp; For some people, MS is characterised by periods of relapse and remission while for others it has a progressive pattern.&nbsp; For everyone, it makes life unpredictable.
The Minster service falls during National Carers Week (12 – 17 June), when the Society will be reaching out to all people who care for someone with MS.&nbsp; The MS Society and its York and District Branch not only support those who have MS, but also people who care for them.&nbsp; This can mean being a voice at the end of the phone, or offering more practical help with home aids, transport and assistance with respite care.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
Branch Secretary Jackie Chapman said, “The York and District Branch of the MS Society has come a long way since it’s beginning.&nbsp; Fifty years ago the then Welfare Officer visited people on a bike and helped by supplying bags of coal and assistance to pay gas bills.&nbsp;&nbsp; Today, we offer a range of support services to people with MS and their carers, including the MS Café at the Haxby and Wigginton Community Centre every Friday.&nbsp; We’re delighted to be able to celebrate the work of the Branch over the past 50 years in our service at York Minster”.
For more information about the York and District Branch of the MS Society or its activities, please contact Jackie Chapman on 01904 767467 or email jackiechap@onetel.com.
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			<title>Work to begin on York Minster's East Front</title>
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Work will begin to restore York Minster's East Front on Friday 5th May 2006.  The first area to be repaired and restored will be the eastern window bay of the North Quire Clerestory, known as Area 1.  The work will be done by the men and women of the Minster Stoneyard, who will be dismantling decayed and dangerous stonework, and replacing it with newly carved Magnesian Limestone. Area 1 is on the north east side of the Minster, where a supporting mullion needs urgent repair.  In order to repair the mullion, the parapet wall, which it supports, must be held up with steel bars inserted into the stone, while the mullion is dismantled and replaced.  The work on the East Front is able to begin after permission to start on Area 1 was given by the Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England, which oversees all restoration work on Cathedrals in England.   The work on Area 1 should take under a year, during which time permission will be sought to start work on the south-east turret, another area in urgent need of repair.In March 2005 the Dean and Chapter of York launched a Development Campaign to raise £23 million for the restoration of the East Front.  The Campaign has so far raised £2.5 million in cash and pledges.  This means there is enough money to restore Area 1, but more money needs to be raised to continue the work.The Director of Development, Dr Richard Shephard said, "The support from the people of Yorkshire for their Minster has been marvellous. Hardly a day goes by without a donation coming in, and this is very encouraging. Many of these donations are in the form of bankers orders, where donors commit to the project over a number of years. This is splendid, and it is certainly reassuring to know that there is a steady stream of income over the next decade or so, but by 2007 we will need £2 million for the southeast turret. This is the second of 8 separate areas which will have to be paid for over the next ten years. It does seem ungrateful to thank people with one breath, and with the next tell them that more is required - but that is the truth of the matter."Anyone wanting to help keep York Minster in its full glory can send a cheque, made payable to 'York Minster Fund' to The Development Office, Church House, Ogleforth, York, Y01 7JN, call 01904 557245, or email heidic@yorkminster.org.
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			<title>Minster Bells to chime for the Queen's 80th Birthday</title>
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To celebrate Her Majesty's 80th Birthday the bells of York Minster will be rung to a full peal of Grandsire Cinques, which will take more than four hours to complete successfully.  The peal will be rung on Saturday 22nd April starting at 9.30am.The ringing of full peals on the Minster bells is comparatively rare and is reserved for special occasions.  Full peals were rung to celebrate Her Majesty's 60th birthday in 1986, and her Golden Jubilee in 2002.For the ringers a peal involves intense physical and mental effort.  Every bell is swung round in a full circle every two seconds, and all twelve bells ring in a different place in each row.  Concentration is intense, with the ringers working out the mathematical permutations to ensure that every one of the 5,080 changes is different.  The ringing of a full peal of any bells is tiring, and the Minster's bells are some of the heaviest in the country.The Minster's bells are arguably the most magnificent ever cast, and bell ringers from all over the country are eager to ring a full peal on them.  For this full peal attempt, the Minster team will be joined by ringers from St Paul's Cathedral, Liverpool Cathedral, Leeds Parish Church and Towcester Parish Church.The English art of Change Ringing is a unique way of ringing church bells.  It is a special part of our heritage, and the peal at the Minster will be a fitting tribute from the City of York to help celebrate this very special birthday.
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			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2006 00:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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Pupils from Tower House School have raised nearly £1,900 to help the restoration of York Minster’s East Front.&nbsp; The money will be spent in sponsoring three stones, which will replace decayed stones.&nbsp; Tower House School is a small independent prep school for boys aged four to thirteen years old, situated in South West London, just a few minutes from Richmond Park.
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Every April for the past six years, Tower House School pupils from Year 5 (aged nine to ten) have visited York on a four-day trip, and learned about the Minster.&nbsp; The pupils have a teaching session with the Minster’s Centre for School Visits to learn how the Cathedral was built, a tour of the Minster, and then the pupils attend Evensong.&nbsp; 
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Tower House School teacher Mandy Lamplough said, “The trips to York Minster have been highlights of the visits and it was decided that the School would like to repay in part the kindness and hospitality received by the pupils at this historic site.&nbsp; Supporting the Development Campaign and the restoration of the East Front seemed the ideal opportunity.”
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A sponsored run and continuous walk for 45 minutes took place on 27th March in Richmond Park, in conjunction with the School’s house cross-country competitions for Years 4 to 8.&nbsp; Mr Ben Peyton, Deputy Head and one of the organisers, commented before the event, “It would be tremendous if we could reach our target and Tower House could purchase a stone for York Minster.”&nbsp;
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The pupils not only reached their target, but also tripled it, and on Thursday 28th April Tower House School will visit the Minster and the Stoneyard to present the cheque for £1,899.72, and see where their stones will be carved. At least 2,500 stones in the East Front need to be replaced, and these stones can be sponsored for £10 a month for 5 years, or £5 a month for 10 years.&nbsp; 
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The restoration of the East Front will be the major project at the Minster for the next 10 years.&nbsp; The East Front features the magnificent Great East Window, which is the biggest single expanse of medieval stained glass in the world.&nbsp; Some of the East Front stonework has not been repaired since it was built in the early fifteenth century, and needs extensive work.&nbsp; Some high level masonry has become unsafe and needs securing, and widespread erosion of the stonework means that many of the stones will have to be replaced.&nbsp; 
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To sponsor a stone, please contact the Development Office on 01904 557245, email richards@yorkminster.org, or pick up a form in the Minster.
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			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2006 00:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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Andrew Arrol, of Arrol &amp; Snell Architects in Shrewsbury, will be York Minster's new Surveyor of the Fabric.  He replaces Richard Carr-Archer, who is retiring as the Minster's Surveyor after eight years. The role of Surveyor of the Fabric is held by a qualified Architect who reports on the state of the fabric of the Minster, and to supervise work on the building.  Their hand-over comes on Friday 31 March, and coincides with the completion of work on Chapter House Buttress 4.Andrew Arrol is also Architect for Chester Cathedral, where he has recently completed a new Song School as a major new extension to the Cathedral.  He also oversaw work on repairs to the Tower roof, Library and Muniments Room roofs, and on-going masonry repairs to the Nave and South Aisle fabric.  With Arrol &amp; Snell Architects he has been involved with an extensive range of conservation and historic building projects for many churches across England, English Heritage, the National Trust and numerous local authorities.  He has also worked on many large country houses and estates, in archaeological recording, and historic landscapes and gardens.  Mr Arrol particularly specialises in medieval masonry structures and glass conservation. Richard Carr-Archer, of York-based architects Ferrey &amp; Mennim, started his work as Surveyor of the Fabric at York Minster in July 1998.  During his time in office he has overseen the restoration of the West Front in 2000 and produced a comprehensive Quinquennial Report in 2001. He has worked on the buttresses of the Chapter House and vestibule, together with the roof, before starting to do a great deal of preparatory work on the East Front.  He also oversaw the construction of the disabled access ramp at the West End, and the new floor in the Undercroft.  Mr Carr-Archer is also Surveyor of the Fabric at St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, Orkney, and Bradford Cathedral.  He has worked on the fabric of about 200 churches, and says that working on York Minster has been his most satisfying job.Andrew Arrol will oversee the restoration of the East Front, which will be the major project at the Minster for the next decade.  The East Front features the magnificent Great East Window, which is the biggest single expanse of medieval stained glass in the world.  Some of the East Front stonework has not been repaired since it was built in the early fifteenth century, and needs extensive work.  Some high level masonry has become unsafe and needs securing, and widespread erosion of the stonework means that many of the stones will have to be replaced.  If you are able to help the restoration of the Minster's East Front, please contact the Development Office, Church House, Ogleforth, York YO1 7JN; telephone 01904 557245 or email richards@yorkminster.org.  Cheques should be made payable to the York Minster Fund.
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			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2006 00:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title>First Anniversary of York Minster Campaign</title>
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On the first anniversary of the launch of York Minster's Development Campaign, nearly £2.5 million has been raised in donations and pledges. The Campaign was launched on 15 March 2005, with the aim of raising £30 million for the restoration of the Minster's East Front, and to help the educational and musical life of the Cathedral.
The Development Campaign has captured the imagination of individuals, groups, schools and businesses. Rosalind Campbell, from Matlock in Derbyshire, walked the length of Hadrian's Wall to raise £1433.88 in September 2005. York-based Persimmon Homes pledged £700,000 in September 2005 to help train apprentices in the ancient craft skills, which will be used to repair and conserve the East Front of the Minster, and Shepherd Building Group donated £100,000 in January. Also in January this year, Bailey-Cooper Photography and Minster Jaguar of York joined forces to produce a limited edition print of the Jaguar R-Coupe Concept Car, photographed in front of the South Transept of the Minster, with all profits going to the Minster Campaign. 
In December 2005 HRH the Duke of York, the patron of the Campaign, launched a scheme to allow people to sponsor a stone to be replaced on the East Front, for £5 a month for 10 years, or £10 a month for 5 years. This has proved to be very popular, with £50,000 raised in the first month. 
Many celebrities have voiced their support for the Campaign, including Dame Judi Dench, Michael Palin Patrick Stewart, Lesley Garrett, Lynne Dawson and Greg Dyke. In November 2005 Douglas Hurd gave a lecture in the Minster entitled "More than a Board Game: Morality and Faith in Politics", to help raise money for the Minster?s choir. 
The main focus of the Development Campaign is to raise money for the restoration of the East Front of York Minster, which will cost £23 million and take approximately ten years. A detailed study has revealed that both the stonework and glass require urgent attention, to repair damaged areas and conserve what is one of the finest examples of medieval architecture in the world. The Campaign is also raising £7 million for the educational work of the Minster, and the work of the Choir.
The Director of Development, Dr Richard Shephard, said today, "We are very encouraged by people's response in the first year of the Campaign. Raising £2.5 million in one year is a real achievement, and we are thankful to all who have donated or pledged money. The restoration of the East Front will last at least ten years, so we hope that people will continue to be generous over the next decade and help us raise our goal of £30 million. York Minster receives no direct Government funding, so we rely on the kindness of the public to help fund the restoration projects, and to help us maintain the musical and educational work of the cathedral."
If you are able to help preserve the fabric and work of York Minster, please contact Dr Richard Shephard at the Development Office, Church House, Ogleforth, York YO1 7JN; telephone 01904 557245 or email richards@yorkminster.org. Cheques should be made payable to the York Minster Fund.
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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Shepherd Building Group has given £100,000 to support the York Minster Development Campaign. Shepherds has had a long-standing relationship with the Minster: when the central tower was in danger of collapsing, the Group’s contracting arm, Shepherd Construction was the contractor who was responsible for the underpinning of the whole building.&nbsp; This stupendous piece of engineering led to the creation of the Undercroft, allowing visitors to the Minster to gain access to layers of history previously buried.
The York Minster Development Campaign is aiming to raise £30,000,000 to fund the restoration of the East Front of the Minster.&nbsp; The centrepiece of the East Front is the Great East Window, the largest expanse of medieval stained glass in the world.&nbsp; The medieval glass and stonework of the East Front are badly in need of restoration and structural repair.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
Patrick Shepherd, Deputy Group Chairman of the Shepherd Building group said, “York Minster has immense significance. It is York’s most important building and, just as certainly, is one of Europe’s finest examples of Gothic architecture. Shepherd Building Group is a York-based business and we are proud to extend our links to this great church by supporting the Minster Development Campaign. A successful campaign will ensure that future generations can be inspired by this wonderful testimony to human aspiration and technical achievement.” 
The Director of Development for York Minster, Dr Richard Shephard said, “This is a most significant donation from one of the City of York’s most important companies. Needless to say, we are all extremely grateful for the large sum of money given, but almost as important is the message which this gift sends out. York Minster belongs to the City, the County and the whole of the north of the country. If we are to attract national and international financial support – which we must – it is clearly vital that potential funding bodies can see that there is strong local support for the Development Campaign. The Shepherd donation sends out the important message that the people of Yorkshire are strongly behind the whole project.”
Anyone wanting to help keep York Minster in its full glory can send a cheque, made payable to ‘York Minster Fund’ to The Development Office, Church House, Ogleforth, York, Y01 7JN.
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York Minster’s bell ringers have been invited to ring in the New Year in Washington DC, in the USA.&nbsp; Ten of the Minster’s ringers will join the change ringers of Washington National Cathedral to ring on New Year’s Eve.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
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They will also be attempting to ring a full peal at the Cathedral on New Year’s Day.&nbsp; A full peal is achieved when the bells are rung in 5,000 or more different permutations – this is also known as change ringing.&nbsp; The peal will take about three and a half hours to complete, during which time no breaks are allowed.&nbsp; A peal will also be attempted at the Old Post Office Tower in Washington, and a quarter peal at Frederick Calvary United Methodist Church.
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Change ringing in Britain dates back to the seventeenth century, but only became popular in America in the second half of the twentieth century.&nbsp; The bells in Washington National Cathedral were installed in 1963, and were cast by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry of London. Each bell bears an inscription, and the bells vary in diameter from 28 to 55 inches and in weight from 608 to 3,588 pounds. 
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Minster bell ringer Peter Sanderson has organised the trip, which is being paid for by the bell ringers themselves.&nbsp; He said, “We’re all really thrilled to be ringing in the New Year in Washington DC.&nbsp; For some of the group, it’s their first trip to America, which makes it even more exciting.&nbsp; We’re looking forward to meeting our counterparts in Washington DC and celebrating the New Year together.”
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			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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York Minster’s accounts for the year ending 31 March 2005 reveal a further improvement in its financial situation.&nbsp; The operational deficit, which stood at £220,000 for 2003/4, has been reduced to £99,000 for 2004/5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
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The decrease in the deficit is due in part to increased revenue from visitors to the Minster, which has increased from £1,384,000 in 2003/4 to £1,645,000 in 2004/5.&nbsp; As in earlier years, there have been further generous legacies left to the Minster.&nbsp; 
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The Dean of York, the Very Reverend Keith Jones, said today, “This is a great achievement, bearing in mind that two years ago we had an operational deficit of £600,000.&nbsp; We are not out of the woods yet, and we need to continue to look at ways to reduce the deficit further.&nbsp; The Minster has always been funded by generous gifts and legacies.&nbsp; We have been helped particularly in this way recently, but we cannot expect to be so fortunate every year. &nbsp;
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“Cathedrals cost a great deal of money to maintain, and we receive no funding from the government.&nbsp; We rely on the generosity people throughout York and the whole country to help us maintain the life and work of the Minster.&nbsp; Of course, we are now also raising £30 million to fund the restoration of the East Front and support the educational and music life of the Minster, which means that we need the help of the public even more.”
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If you are able to help restore the East Front of York Minster, please send a cheque made payable to ‘York Minster Fund’ to The Development Office, Church House, Ogleforth, York, Y01 7JN.
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On Tuesday 15 November, there will be a special Evensong service in York Minster at 5.30pm to mark the 450th Anniversary of the death of Robert Holgate, 59th Archbishop of York.&nbsp; Robert Holgate was Archbishop of York from 1545 to 1554, and this special service will incorporate music and liturgy appropriate to the mid-sixteenth century.&nbsp; 
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The service will be followed by the dedication of a plaque in the South Quire Aisle, which will be a permanent memorial to the Archbishop.
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Dr David Houseman, President of the Archbishop Holgate’s Association said, “It might seem unusual to be commemorating Archbishop Holgate’s death, rather than his birth, but we are seeking to emphasize the whole life and the achievements of a man of real ability and immense energy.&nbsp; As well as being Archbishop of York, he was also Lord President of the Council in the North, and played a prominent part in the great reforming work of the Tudors.&nbsp; 
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“Robert Holgate founded three free Grammar Schools, in York, Old Malton and Hemsworth, his birthplace, and a hospital in Hemsworth, all of which survive to this day.&nbsp; He showed vision and understanding appropriate to his two high offices, and deserves to be better known and remembered.” 
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On Tuesday 1 November a service will be held at noon in York Minster to mark the 50th Anniversary of the unveiling of the Astronomical Clock.&nbsp; The Astronomical Clock is a memorial to honour the 18,000 airmen who died whilst serving with the Royal Air Force, Women’s Auxiliary Air Force and the Air Forces of the Commonwealth together with their Allies in Yorkshire, Durham &amp; Northumberland, during the Second World War.
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York RAFA will parade at 1100, A 9 aircraft flypast of RAF Linton on Ouse Tucanos will fly over the Minster at 1130 and the service begins at noon.
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During the service the Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire, Lord Crathorne, will turn a page in the Book of Remembrance, which stands in front of the Clock. This book lists the names of those 18,000 airmen from North Yorkshire killed in action in the Second World War.&nbsp; As part of the service, the Air Training Corps Cadets will commit themselves to keeping the tradition of turning the pages of the book, and remembering former comrades, ensuring that the memory of those who fell will be honoured for many years to come.
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The Astronomical Clock was originally dedicated on Ist November 1955, by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.&nbsp; The memorial took the form of an Astronomical Clock in tribute to the airmen who needed to find their way in the trackless sky.&nbsp; The Clock demonstrates the precise position of the sun and the ‘fixed’ stars in relation to the centre of York at all times of the day and throughout the year, and is accurate to within one minute.&nbsp; The clock and its mechanism are contained within a walnut wood frame designed by Professor A E Richardson, President of the Royal Academy.
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The RAF Association has distributed tickets to relatives of those who are named in the Book of Remembrance, but seats will be available on the day for members of the public who wish to attend.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
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			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 00:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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Lord Hurd will be giving a lecture in York Minster, in aid of the Friends of York Minster Chorister Scholarship Appeal.&nbsp; The talk, entitled "More than a Board Game: Morality and Faith in Politics" will be on Wednesday 2 November at 7.30pm.
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Douglas Hurd (The Rt Hon Lord Hurd of Westwell CH CBE PC), who is now 75, retired as Foreign Secretary in July 1995, after a distinguished career in Government spanning sixteen years. After positions as Minister of State in the Foreign Office and the Home Office, he served as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland from 1984-85, Home Secretary from 1985-89 and Foreign Secretary 1989-1995 in the Governments of Margaret Thatcher and John Major.&nbsp; 
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Tickets cost from £10 to £3, and are available from the National Centre for Early Music, telephone 01904 658338 or email boxoffice@ncem.co.uk.&nbsp; Tickets can be booked by credit card and collected on arrival at the Minster up to 15 minutes before the lecture.&nbsp; Tickets are also available on the door on the night.&nbsp; Funds from this lecture will go towards the Friends of York Minster’s efforts to raise £167,000 to endow the first Chorister Scholarship in perpetuity.&nbsp; 
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The Honorary Secretary of the Friends of York Minster, Barbara Westray said, “We are immensely grateful to Lord Hurd for supporting our fundraising activities.&nbsp; We hope that we have a good audience for the lecture, with people who ask lots of interesting questions!
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“This is our second key fundraising event this autumn to raise money for the first endowment for a Minster chorister scholarship, and we hope that our efforts inspire other people to endow additional scholarships.&nbsp; Choral music is one of this country’s most significant achievements, and it gives training to young people in the highest musical skills.&nbsp; The Minster needs substantial financial help to guarantee the future of its choral tradition.”
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This initiative from the Friends supports the Minster’s Development Campaign, which is aiming to raise £30 million.&nbsp; £23 million of this will go towards the restoration of the East Front, and the remaining £7 million will go towards the musical and educational life of the Minster, which will include the endowment of future chorister scholarships.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
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This is your opportunity to support Friends of York Minster fundraising campaign.
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			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 00:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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York Minster is this year’s venue for the annual Service for Animal Welfare, organised jointly by the Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals (ASWA) and Catholic Concern for Animals (CCA).&nbsp; The service will be held on Saturday 1 October at 2.00pm, and everyone is welcome to attend.&nbsp; The service, held annually in cathedrals across Britain, draws attention to the importance of compassionate care for animals in our society. &nbsp;
The Bishop of Liverpool, the Right Revd James Jones, a patron of ASWA, will be speaking at the service.&nbsp; He will be joined by bishops and clergy of many Christian denominations, and representatives from national and local government.
A donkey from the nearby Elizabeth Svendsen Trust will take part in the opening procession to represent the plight of millions of working animals throughout the world, many of whom endure harsh working conditions.&nbsp; 
Maureen Balcombe, a member of the Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals and a voluntary guide at York Minster said, “Animals make our world a richer place, and they have featured throughout the history of mankind.&nbsp; However, they have also been subject to abuse in many forms – often severely.&nbsp; It is important that as Christians and human beings we recognise this and try to find a better way forward”.
The Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals is a UK based Christian organisation. The society’s main aim is to raise awareness of animal welfare issues within the Anglican Church and the wider Christian community. It is an ecumenical society, and welcomes all Christian denominations as members and supporters.
All are welcome to attend the service on Saturday 1 October at 2.00pm, but please note this is not an animal blessing service. 
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			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2005 00:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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The Right Reverend Dr John Sentamu will be elected as the 97th Archbishop of York by York Minster's College of Canons, in York Minster on Thursday 21 July.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
The Election is one of a sequence of events leading to Dr Sentamu's Enthronement in York Minster on the 30 November 2005. His appointment as Archbishop of York was formally approved by HM the Queen on the 17 June 2005. He is currently Bishop for Birmingham.
All diocesan bishops are elected by their cathedral's college of canons, following an announcement by the Crown.&nbsp; This tradition dates back to the reign of King John, who, in 1214, granted cathedral chapters permission to elect their bishop, following the appointment by the King. 
Nowadays, the Crown Nominations Commission (a committee of the Church of England) suggests two candidates to HM the Queen, who chooses the bishop with the advice of the Prime Minister,&nbsp; whose advice is based on that of the church.&nbsp; The election of a bishop by a college of canons gives the consent of the diocese to the Crown's decision: it is a procedure for giving legal validity to a decision that has already been taken.
At the private ceremony in the Chapter House of York Minster on 21 July, the members of the College of Canons will elect Dr Sentamu as Archbishop of York.&nbsp; During this meeting, the Dean of York, the Very Reverend Keith Jones, will publicly announce the outcome of the election in front of the Minster's Quire Screen, at approximately 11.30am.&nbsp; 
This election will be confirmed on Wednesday 5th October at 5.00pm at a ceremony in the Church of St Mary-le-Bow in London, by the Archbishop of Canterbury and six senior bishops appointed by the Crown as Royal Commissioners. It is at this ceremony that Dr Sentamu becomes&nbsp; Archbishop of York, but his ministry in York and the north of England will not begin until after he is enthroned in York Minster on 30 November. 
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2005 00:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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The Dean and Chapter have sold Gray’s Court.&nbsp; This building is not part of the historic endowment of the Minster.&nbsp; The building was bought from the Gray family in the late 1940s, and has been let to St John’s College since 1959.&nbsp; Since the College expanded their campus on Lord Mayor’s Walk, they no longer need Gray’s Court, and have recently terminated the lease.&nbsp; 
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Following this decision by St John’s College, the Dean and Chapter had three options: to find another tenant, to use the property for our own purposes, or to sell it.&nbsp; After taking advice from our Property Agents, Carter Jonas, and the Minster Finance Committee, the decision was made to sell Gray’s Court.&nbsp; 
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The money from the sale will be reinvested within the Dean and Chapter’s investment portfolios, and will not be used to fund the work on the East End of the Minster.
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The property was sold following a guide price of £1.5m and the new owner proposes to use it as a private house.
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			<pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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The Dean and Chapter of York today launched a major development campaign, the centrepiece of which is&nbsp;the restoration of the East Front of York Minster.&nbsp; A detailed study has revealed that both the stonework and glass require urgent attention, to repair damaged areas and conserve what is one of the finest examples of medieval architecture in the world.&nbsp; The Campaign is supported by HRH Duke of York, who is acting as its Patron.
The East Front features the magnificent Great East Window, which is the biggest single expanse of medieval stained glass in the world.&nbsp; It is roughly the size of a tennis court, and contains exemplary medieval glass painting.&nbsp; The window needs re-leading, and greater protection against the elements must be put in place.&nbsp; Much of the tracery surrounding the window needs to be replaced, which means that the Window itself will need to be removed, panel by panel.&nbsp; Most of the East Front stonework has not been repaired since it was built in the early fifteenth century, and needs extensive work.&nbsp; Some high level masonry has become unsafe and needs securing, and widespread erosion of the stonework means that many of the stones will have to be replaced.&nbsp; 
The work on the East Front will be done by the Minster’s Works Department and the York Glaziers’ Trust, and although they are ready and willing to meet this challenge, the scale of this project means that the Dean and Chapter cannot meet the necessary funds.&nbsp; The cost of the whole project will depend on the advice from experts in stone glass and engineering.&nbsp; Our Quantity Surveyor, in consultation with the Surveyor of the Fabric, has estimated that the planned work on the fabric of the Minster will cost approximately £23,000,000.
The Minster receives no funding from national or local Government, and relies of the generosity of the public to help maintain the building in its grandeur.&nbsp; The Campaign will also focus on the educational work of the Minster, and the work of the Choir.
The Dean of York, the Very Revd Keith Jones, said, “This work is essential to the life of the Minster.&nbsp; The building exists to give glory to God, and to be a sign of His kingdom on Earth. The task of restoring the East End has fallen to our generation, and we must do our best, so generations to come can enjoy this splendour of the Minster.&nbsp; The Minster is so special to the people of Yorkshire, and to the British public, that we must keep it in fine condition”. 
Dr Richard Shephard, Director of Development, said, “York Minster receives no direct Government funding, and we rely on the generosity of the public to help fund this project.&nbsp; It will cost in the region of £23,000,000 to repair the fabric of the Minster.&nbsp; This may seem like a huge sum of money, but when you look at the scale of the project, and the intricacy of the work that must be done, you realise this money must be found”. 
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Mr Steve Mills, Superintendent of Works at the Minster said,&nbsp; “The East Front needs restoring rather urgently.&nbsp; This isn’t cosmetic work, but essential repairs to keep the building safe and secure.&nbsp; Some of the masonry is dangerously loose, and the glass is in urgent need of conservation.&nbsp; We have excellent craftsmen in the Stoneyard and at the York Glaziers’ Trust, and we need the public to rise to the occasion and help us raise the money needed”.
If you are able to help preserve the fabric and work of York Minster, please contactDr Richard Shephard at the Development Office, Church House, Ogleforth, York YO1 7JN; telephone 01904 557245 or email campaign@yorkminster.org.&nbsp; Cheques should be made payable to the York Minster Fund.
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