Cathedral News
MEDWAY PARK WINS GREEN FLAG
The Vines at Rochester has received a prestigious Green Flag Award.
The Medway Council park is among a record 742 publicly-accessible green spaces across the country to have received the award this year.
“The Green Flag Award is the national standard for quality parks and green spaces and I am delighted that these two Medway open spaces have received this superb accolade,” said Medway Council’s Portfolio Holder for Community Services Cllr Howard Doe.
Open spaces that are awarded a Green Flag have been judged as welcoming and well maintained and to reflect the support and involvement of the local community.
“The Vines is a thriving urban park that plays a key role in the quality of life enjoyed by local people,” explained Ian Fleming, Green Spaces Operations Manager.
“Rochester is nationally recognised for its links with Charles Dickens and The Vines hosts activities associated with the popular annual Dickens Festival. The council aims to ensure the essential character of the park is enhanced for the benefit of the local community and is delighted that it has achieved Green Flag accreditation.”
CATHEDRAL VOLUNTARY CHOIR
There are vacancies in all sections of this mixed adult choir from August 2008 for singers aged 16 or over. Please visit the choir's website (here) for further information.
VACANCIES
As part of the Cathedral's Interpretation Project, there are two vacancies.
INTERPRETATION MANAGER
Do you have the knowledge and experience to manage the interpretation elements of a multi-disciplinary project? If so, you might be the person we are looking for to help us develop the interpretation of Rochester Cathedral as part of a three year project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
For this full-time post we are looking for someone with a real passion for finding ways to engage with our visitors and encourage them to explore both heritage and spirituality.
You will have expertise in managing interpretation projects, a range of interpretative media and visitor services. You will be able to lead the development of our interpretation (whilst collaborating with a very effective education team) and manage its day to day operation, whilst striking an effective balance between the needs of visitors and the life of the Cathedral.
For further details and an application form please contact Pam Epps. Closing date for applications: 16th July. Interviews: 24th July. Salary £24k to £27k dependant on experience.
EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT OFFICER - part-time (20hrs)
An important part of the project is to build on the excellent work done with schools and develop new programmes and resources.
We are looking for someone with a real passion for finding ways to engage with young people and encourage them to explore both heritage and spirituality.
Experience of working with school age children, familiarity with the national curriculum and government initiatives linked to heritage and education and of developing materials that take account of different learning styles are all essential.
For further details and an application form please contact Pam Epps. Closing date for applications: 18th July 2008. Interviews are expected to be held on the 28th July. Salary up to £12,459 dependant on experience.
Ancient Stones, Untold Stories
Rochester Cathedral Interpretation Project
Other funding: Garfield Weston Foundation, Friends of Rochester Cathedral, Royal Engineers as well as Cathedral reserves and campaign funds.
NEW PUBLICATION
"Rochester Bells"
The Friends have recently brought out this new publication to replace the original leaflet 'The Bells of Rochester Cathedral'. Further details are on their publications page.
BASS CHORAL SCHOLARSHIP - VACANCY
We are looking for a bass choral scholar for the academic year 2008/9, to sing alongside three deputy lay clerks and the two choral scholars already appointed. Click here for the information sheet.
GRANTING A VOICE TO ROCHESTER'S PAST
The rich history of one of England's oldest cathedrals is to be revealed, thanks to the latest grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). Rochester Cathedral will use the grant of £931,000 for 'Ancient Stones, Untold Stories', an innovative scheme designed to bring the past to life for today's visitors.
Further details are available in the press release.
MONTHLY MUSIC SHEET
If you would like to receive a copy of the monthly music sheet please contact Kay McDowell on 01634 810062. There is a charge of £6 a year for this service.
