GLORIA Festival of Flowers 16th-19th August 2012

Brecon Cathedral is hosting a Flower Festival in August 2012 in accordance with NAFAS, with the theme Gloria. It promises to be a spectacular event.

Message from the Dean of Brecon Cathedral The Very Reverend Geoffrey Marshall:

“I chose the theme Gloria for this year’s Flower Festival because “Gloria” is short for the Latin phrase "Gloria in excelsis Deo" ("Glory to God in the highest"), the title of one of the Church’s earliest hymns – sung daily since at least the 4^th century. I hope it also reflects Britain’s success in the Olympic Games (first held in 776 BC), which will have closed a few days before the Flower Festival opens, as we also look forward to the Paralympics starting the following week. I have every confidence that “Gloria” will also reflect what you think of the flowers.”

Gala Preview & Evening Reception

An exclusive preview of the exhibition will be held on Wednesday 15th at 7pm. Tickets £25 each, please contact Brecon Cathedral office to book your place.

Festival Opening Hours

Thursday 16th - Saturday 18th 2012: 9:30am - 5:30pm (last entry 4.45pm)

Sunday 19th: no charge for entry, donations will be invited.

Entry Charges

Adults: £7.50

Concessions: £5 (Children 13-17, Full time students and those 65 and over)

Children 12 & under: Free (must be accompanied by adult)

Prices for coaches and groups:

Coaches £200. Groups of 12 or more £5 each (to a maximum of 40). Please check with the Cathedral before sending in your booking form to ensure space is available.

Refreshments

Within the Cathedral Close throughout the Festival:

Marquee serving a High Tea Buffet

Pilgrims Tearooms serving lunches, snacks & other refreshments

Services on Sunday 19th August

8am Holy Eucharist

11am Festival Eucharist

3.30pm Flower Festival Songs of Praise.

Brecon Cathedral Flower Festival August 2012 - Download [Leaflet.pdf]

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