Barbara passed away peacefully in her sleep on 25th December 2014 at the age of 90.
Much loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, who will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
Funeral service on Friday16 January in the Lady Chapel at Exeter Cathedral, at noon.
Family flowers only, donations to Cancer Research UK by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons, Family Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter. EX2 4JD or online at www.sillifantandsons.co.uk
Exeter Festival Chorus are branching out into the world of jazz for their Christmas concert this year. The programme will feature the legendary Duke Ellington's Sacred Concert, one of the three concerts of sacred music he created between 1965 and 1973.
Besides this work, there'll be music with an international Christmas feel, and spots for the band, the choir and the audience.
Conductor: Nigel Perrin Soloist: Jacqui Dankworth Andy Williamson and the Big Buzzard Boogie Band
Ticket Prices: Front Nave £22 (£20); Mid/Rear Nave £17 (£15); Side Aisles (unreserved) £12 (£10)....
From Medieval Manuscripts to 'Calligraffiti': Discovering Exeter's Written Heritage.
An exhibition of medieval and modern books and book-making running from Tuesday 23rd October until Sunday 4th November in the Chapel of St James.
This exhibition explores Devon's written heritage from the earliest medieval manuscripts kept in the Cathedral Library and Special Collections at the University of Exeter, through the dawn of printing and early printed books, to modern calligraphy and the arrival of the e-book and Kindle.
In addition, the exhibition features artwork created by...
Join Peter Thomas, Cathedral librarian, as he explores and explains the importance of this unique treasure held by the Cathedral Library.
Originally owned by Leofric, the first Bishop of Exeter, The Exeter Book is a rare literary survivor from the 10th @century. It consists of beautiful Anglo-Saxon poetry and riddles and provides a unique insight into our national past.
One of the highlight performances of this year’s Two Moors Festival, this concert’s theme is commemorating 200 years since Russia’s victory over the French, 50 years since first performance of Haydn’s cello concerto in C major and 40 years since NASA launched Apollo 16
A truly commemorative programme, this cathedral concert includes a performance of Tchaikovsky’s overture – composed in 1880 – to celebrate Russia’s victory over Napoleon at the Battle of Borodino in 1812, while Holst fans will surely appreciate the performance of the Planets Suite’s – a fitting tribute to the success...
On 12 October, Exeter Cathedral is hosting its Diamond Jubilee Grand Nave Dinner in support of the Third Millennium Campaign, which ensures that the Cathedral and its mission are sustained for the future. John Nettles is kindly giving his time to entertain the dinner guests with readings drawn from the archives and there will be music from David Webb, a former chorister, who is now forging a professional career together with the Cathedral's own musicians, choristers and the Devon County Junior choir. Tickets have been sold out, but there is a waiting list should there be any returns so do get...
