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Orders of serviceGlenn Formoy2025-09-19T10:50:23+01:00

Orders of Service

The following Order(s) of Service are available for download using the link(s) below. If you wish, please feel free to download these to your tablet or other device and bring this to the service to use instead of a taking a printed Order of Service.

Sunday 21 September 2025

  • Cathedral Eucharist: The Eucharist Unfolded (10.00am)
  • Festal Evensong (3.30pm)

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Join us at Southwell Minster in the grand State Ch Join us at Southwell Minster in the grand State Chamber on 
Monday 22nd September, 2-3pm 
for an afternoon of WW2 history and home front heritage with Mike Kirton, Southwell Local History Society.

Tickets are strictly limited and cost £5 (plus booking fee).
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/history-talk-world-war-ii-the-home-front-mike-kirton-tickets-1680106015319

This talk is to compliment the Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War Exhibition, 3-27 September 2025. Tickets for the exhibition must be booked separately.

This is an important fundraiser for the Minster.

 #southwelllife #Southwell #nottinghamshire #Notts #SouthwellMinster #newarkandsherwood #cathedralsofinstagram #Nottingham #Nottinghamshire #cathedralgram #localheritage #cathedrals #historytalk #history #localhistory #churchphotography #adultlearning #lectures
The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War Southwell Minst The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War
Southwell Minster,
3-27 September 

https://www.southwellminster.org/tly2
🔥 Just two days left until The Longest Yarn 2: 🔥 Just two days left until The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War, opens up at Southwell Minster for its UK premiere (of all 80 panels and 8 life-size models!).

On display 3-27 September 

Many sessions, especially in the morning, are now fully booked!
There will be a strictly limited amount of walk-up spots available each day which will be given on a first come first served basis, so best to book now to avoid disappointment and see the world-premiere of this incredible new exhibition at Southwell Minster!

Check out the photos for a sneak peak...

For more information and how to get tickets before they all go, please visit 

https://www.southwellminster.org/tly2

#thelongestyarn2 #knitting #crochet #woolart #minster #cathedral #notts #southwell #lovenotts #tly2 #southwellminster
We just wanted to share with you these beautiful f We just wanted to share with you these beautiful flower arrangements that our wonderful Flower Guild created for the Southwell Music Festival recently. A treat for the eyes and ears!

#flowers #flowerguild #cathedral #minster #minstergram #cathedralgram
🔥 Just two weeks left until The Longest Yarn 2: 🔥 Just two weeks left until The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War, opens up at Southwell Minster for its UK premiere (of all 80 panels and 8 life-size models!).

3-27 September

Tickets show no sign of slowing down with over 4,000 booked already. Many sessions are now either fully or nearly fully booked!

There will be a strictly limited amount of walk-up spots available each day which will be given on a first come first served basis, so best to book now to avoid disappointment and see the world-premiere of this incredible new exhibition at Southwell Minster!

Check out the video for a sneak peak...

On display 3-27 September
For more information and how to get tickets, please see 

https://www.southwellminster.org/tly2

#woolart #cathedral #southwell #southwellminster #thelongestyarn2 #lovenotts
🔥 Tickets for The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at Wa 🔥 Tickets for The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War, show no sign of slowing down. Many sessions either fully or nearly fully booked! 🔥 

There will be a strictly limited amount of walk-up spots available each day which will be given on a first come first served basis, so best to book now to avoid disappointment and see the world-premiere of all 80 panels of this incredible new exhibition at Southwell Minster!

Check out the photos for a sneak peak...

On display 3-27 September

Why not make a day of it and take in the beautiful shops and cafes in our lovely little market town.

For more information, please see https://www.southwellminster.org/tly2

#woolart #knittinglove #crocheting #thelongestyarn2 #southwell #southwellminster #lovenotts #cathedral #minster
🌳SOUTHWELL MINSTER CHILDREN'S TRAIL🦉 Lookin 🌳SOUTHWELL MINSTER CHILDREN'S TRAIL🦉

Looking for something fun to do in the summer holidays? 
As part of our Summer of Sherwood season, we've got a special Robin Hood themed children's trail, all summer long🏹

🔎 Clues to solve and fun things to find in the Minster and palace gardens. Collect a Robin Hood sticker when you're done!

Come and explore the medieval wonders of the Minster and palace gardens. Plus enjoy the cool of the Minster on a those hot summer days 🌞

Pick up your trail all summer long from the Minster or Cathedral shop (10-4).
£3, suggested donation
from 24th July-4th September

Check our website for full details: www.southwellminster.org/summer-of-sherwood/
#cathedralgram #Notts #Nottingham #southwelllife #Southwell #cathedralsofinstagram #SouthwellMinster #newarkandsherwood 
#Nottinghamshire #Robinhood #robinhoodandhismerrymen #maidmarian #SummerOfSherwood @offoutnottingham  #offoutnottingham #stufftodowithkids
✨WILD WISDOM - SUMMER FOREST SCHOOL🌳 Looking ✨WILD WISDOM - SUMMER FOREST SCHOOL🌳

Looking for something to do with the kids over the summer holidays? 
Join us for our new Forest School sessions in the beautiful palace gardens. An outdoor adventure designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and a love for nature 💚

There are two different sessions, advanced booking is essential :

🍂Session 1: Wednesday 13 August
For Ages 8+ 
Make a Bath Soak: Introduction to Herbs
Discover the herbs growing in the Palace Gardens
Learn about their historical uses in healing and daily life
Create your own herbal bath tincture to take home
 
🌱Session 2: Wednesday 27 August
For Ages 3–8 
Acorn Charms: Focus on Oak and Acorns
Explore the symbolism of oak trees and acorns
Hear stories and folklore about these mighty trees
Make your own acorn charm to carry or gift

Through hands-on activities, children will explore the fascinating world of plants, stories, and symbols rooted in the gardens and local history. They’ll discover how certain plants—like those carved into the stonework of the Minster’s Chapter House—have been used for centuries and still grow today in the Palace and Physic Gardens. It’s a playful and imaginative journey into the natural wonders all around us! 

For more information, including how to book, please visit:
www.southwellminster.org/wild-wisdom-forest-school/

 #stufftodowithkids #southwelllife #newarkandsherwood #SummerOfSherwood #Notts #cathedralgram #Nottingham #Nottinghamshire #offoutnottingham #cathedralsofinstagram #Southwell #SouthwellMinster #thingstodowithkids #nottinghamshire #nottingham #southwellminster #forestschools #forestschooluk #forestschoolfun @offoutnottingham
🌳SOUTHWELL MINSTER CHILDREN'S TRAIL🦉 Lookin 🌳SOUTHWELL MINSTER CHILDREN'S TRAIL🦉

Looking for something fun to do in the summer holidays? 
As part of our Summer of Sherwood season, we've got a special Robin Hood themed children's trail, all summer long🏹

🔎 Clues to solve and fun things to find in the Minster and palace gardens. Collect a Robin Hood sticker when you're done!

Come and explore the medieval wonders of the Minster and palace gardens. Plus enjoy the cool of the Minster on a those hot summer days 🌞

Pick up your trail all summer long from the Minster or Cathedral shop (10-4).
£3, suggested donation
from 24th July-4th September
Check our website for full details: www.southwellminster.org/summer-of-sherwood/

#cathedralgram #Notts #Nottingham #southwelllife #Southwell #cathedralsofinstagram #SouthwellMinster #newarkandsherwood 
#Nottinghamshire #Robinhood #robinhoodandhismerrymen #maidmarian #SummerOfSherwood @offoutnottingham #offoutnottingham #stufftodowithkids
Just over 6 weeks until Southwell Minster hosts th Just over 6 weeks until Southwell Minster hosts the world premiere of all 80 panels of The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War.

On display 3-27 September, these 80 panels of "wool art", each 1m long, show what it was like in Britain between the declaration of war on 3rd September 1939 to VE Day on 8th May 1945.

This includes significant events such the King’s Speech, D-Day, The Blitz, the bombing of major cities, Britain coping with the war, the Home Guard, the Women’s Land Army, rationing, and much more.

To avoid big queues, tickets can be booked at 

https://www.southwellminster.org/tly2

There will be a small number of tickets set aside each day for walk-ups, but when they're gone they're gone so best to book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Entry: £5 suggested donation per adult

#thelongestyarn2 #thelongestyarn #woolart #woolartist #woolartdesign #southwellminster #southwell #lovenotts #nottinghamshire #cathedral
As part of our Family Fun Day on Tuesday 29th July As part of our Family Fun Day on Tuesday 29th July from 10.30am-3pm join us for a Robin Hood-themed immersive augmented reality experience! 🏹

🥽You'll be wearing AR headsets and battling with Robin Hood and his merry wo/men to defeat the baddies lurking in Sherwood forest. 
£3pp suggested donation (children must be accompanied). Tickets limited.

Book now via the Southwell Minster Eventbrite page: 
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/family-fun-day-robin-hood-ar-experience-tickets-1478019980549 

#SouthwellMinster #teamHood #maidmarian #RobinHood #cathedralgram #thingstodowithkids #SummerofSherwood #medieval #notts #cathedralsofinstagram #teamSheriff #southwelllife #Southwell #sheriffofnottingham #nottinghamshire #nottingham #Nottingham #Notts #Nottinghamshire #SummerOfSherwood #Robinhood #robinhoodandhismerrymen
There's some great family-friendly events coming u There's some great family-friendly events coming up at Southwell Minster and the Palace Gardens in the next few weeks.

Fri 25 July - Much Ado About Nothing by The HandleBards
Tues 29 July - Robin Hood Family Fun Day + unique AR experience (must book)! 
Sun 3 Aug - Plant Hunters' Fair 

For more info on all, please visit our website: www.southwellminster.org/2025-events/

 #nottingham #Southwell #medieval #nottinghamshire #SouthwellMinster #notts #thingstodowithkids #RobinHood #teamSheriff #teamHood #sheriffofnottingham #SummerofSherwood #southwelllife #cathedralsofinstagram #cathedralgram #maidmarian
HEAR YE! HEAR YE! The Sheriff of Nottingham has HEAR YE! HEAR YE! 

The Sheriff of Nottingham has found out that his arch enemy the legendary heroic outlaw Robin Hood will be at Southwell Minster on Tuesday 29th July for our Family Fun Day... whatever shall we do?

What do we think merry wo/men? Shall we let him come? 
COMMENT: YEA💰 or NAY🏹 in the comments below to help us decide.

We don't want there to be an ambush so make sure you spread the word and show up for Robin on the day! Unless you're on the Sheriff's side... booooo! 
https://www.southwellminster.org/summer-of-sherwood/

#teamHood #teamSheriff #SummerofSherwood #MerryMenOfTheMinster #Southwell #SouthwellMinster #RobinHood #sheriffofnottingham #sherwoodshowdown #nottingham #nottinghamshire #notts #thingstodowithkids #medieval #medievalbanter
Nottinghamshire County Council Annual Service of D Nottinghamshire County Council Annual Service of Dedication, Sunday 6 July, 3.00pm. 

This Sunday afternoon sees our annual civic service for Nottinghamshire County Council – an important date on the civic calendar, but also a chance to celebrate all the good work going on throughout our county with representatives of charities and other community groups. Bishop Paul will preach, and all are welcome.

Please note the start time of 3.00pm.
We are delighted to announce that we will be hosti We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting the UK premiere of all 80 panels of The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War.

Running 3-27 September, TLY2 focuses on what it was like in Britain between the declaration of war on September 3rd 1939 to VE Day on 8th May 1945. Scenes includes major events such as the King’s Speech, The Blitz, the bombing of major cities, the Home Guard, the Women’s Land Army, rationing, and much more.

Timed tickets are available to book now from the link below, which also has information about opening times.
There will be a small number of tickets set aside each day for walk-ups, but when they're gone they're gone, so it is highly recommended to book your ticket in advance to guarantee entry as capacity is strictly limited.

If you were one of 30,000+ who saw The Longest Yarn at the Minster last year, you'll know how good this is going to be, and if you missed it, trust us, you don't want to miss The Longest Yarn 2!

Entry: £5 suggested donation per adult

https://www.southwellminster.org/tly2

#thelongestyarn #woolart #cathedral #minster #southwellminster #lovenotts #notts
Looking for something fun to do this summer? Here' Looking for something fun to do this summer? Here's a date to get into your diary!
🌳Tuesday 29th July, 10.30–3pm🏹

Join us at Southwell Minster for a Summer of Sherwood 
FAMILY FUN DAY – the perfect way to kick off the holidays! 
Meet the legendary Robin Hood, take part in exciting games, crafts, and activities. 
Check our website for full details: https://www.southwellminster.org/summer-of-sherwood/

#cathedralgram #Notts #Nottingham #southwelllife #Southwell #cathedralsofinstagram #SouthwellMinster #Nottinghamshire #Robinhood #robinhoodandhismerrymen #maidmarian #SummerOfSherwood
Today is the feast of Corpus Christi, a special da Today is the feast of Corpus Christi, a special day of thanksgiving for the Eucharist, or Holy Communion. Celebrate with us at a special Sung Eucharist at 7.30pm, with a Mass setting by Stanford.

All welcome, always.
We're very excited to be welcoming almost 700 youn We're very excited to be welcoming almost 700 young people next week for our annual Time Travelling KS1 school visit! ⏰✨

To keep them safe when they alight from the buses we have been given permission to temporarily restrict parking along the south side of Church Street. 

We kindly ask that you follow these restrictions and do not park along this stretch of road from 17th to 20th June. Please see all the details listed below and the map image. 
Location: Church Street, Southwell (Ref: 53.077459, -0.953928)
Dates: 17/06/25 to 20/06/25 
Times: 08:30-13:00

Thank you so much for you understanding and co-operation with this!🙏

#SouthwellMinster #parkingsouthwell #Nottingham #Notts #Southwell #Nottinghamshire #cathedralsofinstagram #cathedralgram #southwellminster #REtrips #schooltrips #southwelllife #TimeTravelling #ks1re 

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11 Feb

Spaces available for tomorrow's tours!
Wednesday 12th February 2025
Book now:
✨10:30 - Guided Tour of the Minster https://www.southwellminster.org/events/event/wednesday-guided-tour-of-the-minster-2025

✨14:15 - Guided Tour of the Archbishops Palace
https://www.southwellminster.org/events/event/wednesday-tour-of-the-archbishops-palace-and-palace-gardens-2025

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5 Feb

🐉What does the dragon on the tympanum say about us and our medieval history?
Join us at Southwell Minster in the grand State Chamber on Monday 19th May for an afternoon of dragons, history and heritage with Dr Christine Rauer, University of Andrews.
🔗https://www.southwellminster.org/.../the-southwell-dragon/

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4 Feb

Cathedral choirs all have an exquisite sound in their own right but imagine hearing no fewer than 4 cathedral choirs come together to sing Duruflé's Requiem in the stunning nave of @SouthwMinster accompanied by our orchestra. This Saturday: 8 Feb at 7:30pm
https://www.sinfoniaviva.co.uk/event/durufles-requiem-at-southwell-minster/

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